Sanctuary GC
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4.9
557 Reviews (557)
5 Stars
480
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
98.3%
Recommend this course
544 out of 557 reviews
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4.9
58 Reviews (58)
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54
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.3%
Recommend this course
57 out of 58 reviews
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4.9
122 Reviews (122)
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.4%
Recommend this course
120 out of 122 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Fred Couples-designed course consistently impresses with pristine conditions, fast greens, and a stunning marsh backdrop along the back nine. Welcoming staff and complimentary range balls make every visit feel like a premium experience at outstanding value.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7500 yards
Slope 140
Rating 75.2
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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Golf Season Year round
Architect Fred Couples (2006) Love Golf Design (2006) Paul Cowley (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - included in green fees
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2025 #26)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. (2025 #15)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Georgia (2023 #9) (2022 #8)
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4.9
557 Reviews (557)

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

Fantastic course even after storm!! Easy access off interstate and beautiful area!! Only improvement needed is water stations around course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Condition

The course was in great shape even with the hot summer weather. The layout is fun and pretty fair. I played the course from the tips and found you could miss some greens and still have a fair chance of getting up and down.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

We played Sanctuary for the first time on 7/4/24. When we arrived there weren’t many cars there. It was an extremely hot day and they had received rain so the course was cart path only and the range was closed. My son and I enjoyed the layout very much. The greens are quite sloped and are on the slow side to where we normally play but were nice for a public course I would highly recommend it. My only concern was the weather and cart path only. It was absolutely necessary but I was dead-tired when done as we did a ton of walking. I found a hot-deal on GolfNow which was $89. I would highly recommend you give it try. The drive from Jacksonville was an hour and it is 5 mins off i95 so easy to get to.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Course!

This is a hidden gem! Maintained very well! We will

be back !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent Condition.

Course conditions improved since before new ownership. Rivals many private clubs in the area. Greens rolled true and well maintained. Its a bit pricey but some discounts available with Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Too Expensive!

Way too expensive for this course! Location is horrible. You’re 45min away from society in either direction. Seems the owner is only trying to lure in memberships. Don’t pay for this crap. There are PLENTY of other courses in SE Georgia and NE Florida to play at a cheaper price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

$220?

Was shocked to have to pay $220 guess they jacked the rates up because of the Georgia OGA Sr. Tournament.

Middle of fricking nowhere Georgia and they expect people to pay. Even at $100 I'd never go back. Course is decent but not worth the amount.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Major Price Increase

We have been coming down to southern GA to play golf for over 25 years. We've been playing Sanctuary for over 10 yrs. The current owners have made significant improvement to the course and surrounding grounds. Hats off to the superintendent this time as the course was truly manicured. Our only complaint is that the price of a round more than DOUBLED this year. We love the course... but overpriced for comparable courses in the area. Osprey Cove to name one.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

EXTREMELY OVERPRICED!

This is a decent course maybe $60-$80 range. Now they are asking $220 for am tee times. What do they think this is Augusta or TPC Sawgrass? Negative, ghost rider the pattern is full. Go further south to play Osprey Cove and get the same playing conditions for what Sanctuary should be charging $60-$80.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Overpriced

This course is not worth the money. It’s full of snobs who think they live on a PGA course lol. Last year it was $80 to golf here. That was reasonable. Now it’s $210! Absolutely ridiculous. The owner does not like visitors or outsiders. Plenty of other places to golf that are closer to society.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fair and Well laid out

The course is fair to players and brings hazards into to play on the longer tees. Overall, the course provides wide landing areas and protected greens, but with some character.

There is a free range, putting green, and bunker/chipping practice area,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

4 th Day of our Golf Trip to the Jacksonville area . Sanctuary GC was by far the best course we played . Great warm up facility , greens flawless, fairways excellent and a tough but fair layout . Will return for sure !

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be better

This is good course but service to outsiders in a semi private golf course environment is questionable at best. Greens were very good and the course was a good layout but being treated like a afterthought made the experience average at best Pace of play was fine not great

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Consistent great condition

Regardless of what time of year I play the Sanctuary, the greens are always fabulous and the course in general in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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