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
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.2%
Recommend this course
56 out of 57 reviews
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4.9
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
113
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.3%
Recommend this course
118 out of 120 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 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 117
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
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 Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great track kinda far from anything though

Great course. Good greens big fairways. Lots of tee options and great bunkers. For the fees they charge they should have water on the course, a beverage cart, and towels in the carts for guests. It’s pricey for sure but is a fun track. Go see it for yourself

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great track, wish it was closer to me

Big fairways, well kept, fast greens, bunkers are in great shape, and pace of play is pretty good overall. I try to get there at least 1 time per Month but it's a bit of a haul to get there. Wish it were closer to JAX. They need water on the course and for the amount they charge towels in the carts would not be an unreasonable ask IMO. Being a low digit single handicap I like the place and get to hit nearly every club in the bag which is a real treat.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Track

Sanctuary Cive was a a great track very true rolling greens and good layout. It would be a great course to belong to as it makes a great daily player

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenge With Afib

The cart GPS is set far too restrictive for a HDCP player. King and Prince does it properly. Otherwise great track and drainsunlike its sister course Heritage.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent

From the first staff member helping w clubs to the friendly hello at check in and then the practice facility and the course this is a great value to play when in south GA.

A member told me it was a little slow for a Friday but we played in 4 hours with a 2 some and took the extra time to enjoy the views around the course.

Greens were great and good speed , bunkers were perfectly dressed and played consistent , fairways were wide and super good for Feb. The layout was very challenging yet easy to navigate for first time around . All around a super good every day place to play , I was pleasantly surprised and would go back when in the area .

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