Sanctuary GC
View of a green and fairway at Sanctuary Golf Club.
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4.8
546 Reviews (546)
5 Stars
469
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
97.3%
Recommend this course
533 out of 546 reviews
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4.9
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.3%
Recommend this course
58 out of 59 reviews
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4.9
143 Reviews (143)
5 Stars
135
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.9%
Recommend this course
140 out of 143 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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Sanctuary Championship Golf Club
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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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4.8
546 Reviews (546)

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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
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Came down from Rhode Island to golf with some buddies, out of 5 courses in 3 days, this was hands down the best. A top 3 course for me. Staff was awesome, as were the amenities. 10/10 would recommend, I’ll be back in the autumn for sure!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 116
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Over rated

The course was in excellent condition for early March. Very player friendly with wide fairways and large greens. Lots of water but very little comes into play. While we enjoyed the round, just didn’t feel that the layout was very interesting and that the design did a poor job of using all the natural areas around, especially the water and marsh. Not sure it is worth the cost and all the hype.

Side note: on course rest rooms could use service and cleaning.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Visitors have no value

We arrived and we were told you will have to wait an hour and a half. Not cool.

A first for golf now a complete fail for me and my guests.

The course blamed golf now, smiled and said it sucks to be you.

Tried to call golf now, no go

I am expecting some type of fix

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/14/2024

We are sorry to hear about your experience. We had a junior event that was delayed by the weather. That should have been explained better. Please feel free to reach out and we would love to have you back out to enjoy the course. Have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A new favorite in the area

The course was in great shape. There was a juniors tournament before my round that presented some challenges for the staff but they were very accommodating and very nice. This was my first time playing here but I will be back next time I’m in this area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course!

Great layout !

Nicely manicured tee boxes, fairways & greens !

A real pleasure to play !

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

Great golf club

Not fond of the courses prerogative to add players to fill out to foursome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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