Sanctuary GC
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4.9
548 Reviews (548)
5 Stars
471
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
97.9%
Recommend this course
535 out of 548 reviews
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4.9
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
4
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
57 out of 58 reviews
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4.9
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
125
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
97.7%
Recommend this course
130 out of 133 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
548 Reviews (548)

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great shape

Had a group of six playing in front of us on a Sunday morning. Obviously the round was slow. Other than that, the course itself was great and in good shape. Very nice layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Place

Was there on Wednesday May 24th. Played golf and the course was great. After playing I took a putting lesson on their new putting system. The PGA instructor Harry Kicklighter was great and knew how to help me! Will be going back for another round and lesson!

Karl H

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
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
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course

The course was in top notch shape and a great value for the money. Would highly recommend this course to anyone visiting Saint Simons. Thank you for a great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course conditions on a nice course

First time playing here and it was a real pleasure. Great course conditions and friendly staff. Very undulating greens that took getting used to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in great shape. Friendly staff and of course marsh views. Fairways were wide and bunkers protecting the greens. Would play again if in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Second Time

Second round here and it was just as great as the first round. This course is amazing and the grill was great as well!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice course!

Course was great! Unfortunately, a groundskeeper followed us around the course for most of the day. Just waiting for us to clear the green. Somewhat bothersome. Also, range balls should be complimentary if playing the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wide open

Course was in excellent condition

Green rolled true

Nice sand in traps

Definitely would play again

Worth the drive from Jacksonville

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course was nice layout, beautifully maintained and will play again with my wife in future, thanks for a great day!

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrific Greens

If you’re not putting well on these greens, look in the mirror! Beautifully cut and soft enough to hold.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Desk man wanted to shake me down for an extra $20 to T/off early when big storm was coming in. Poor judgment, bad business.

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Commented on 05/26/2023

hahah $20 shakedown?! Holy cow what a bum you are "Doyle"

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Commented on 04/29/2023

Doyle1530098, We definitely appreciate your comments- However -We are really disappointed in your perception of this situation.

We take all reviews seriously and continue to train our team members to give the utmost service. With our afternoon tee-times being discounted- asking to be moved to a earlier tee-time would put you in the higher price range - which is about 20 dollar difference. We have to protect our prices as listed. we are sorry you feel like this- but this was not $20 dollar shakedown..

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course, needs Rangers

The course was fantastic, greens fast and true. Was my first time playing this course and will definitely be back. The only issue I had was a twosome was playing incrediblely slow, not letting anyone play through and had a minimum 4-5 groups behind them backed up and there were no Rangers out trying to maintain pace of play. Made for a long round.

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