Sanctuary GC
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4.9
566 Reviews (566)
5 Stars
485
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
96.7%
Recommend this course
551 out of 566 reviews
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4.8
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
6
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.3%
Recommend this course
50 out of 53 reviews
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4.9
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
95.5%
Recommend this course
85 out of 89 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
566 Reviews (566)

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

Great course

Played today. Outstanding course. Great condition. Pace was fast. Staff was very helpful. I’ve played some nice courses: Kapalua on Maui, the Cour d’Alene Resort in Idaho, Brasada in Oregon, and the PGA West courses in LaQuinta CA. This course ranks right up there. You need to experience it! They said it will be better in December. Don’t miss it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course laid out great

I love this course. Greens are great. Well kept up. Staff is friendly, its great place to play. I just hope that they continue to offer reasonable rates.

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

Hidden Gem

The course was incredible! From tee to green everything was in great shape. The staff was friendly as well. Definitely worth the trip!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

this was my second time playing the course....my (teenage) son and I played last Labor Day and the conditions were beyond wet, so it was cart path only and every shot was soggy, but we loved the layout and made a point to play it again.....this year it was hot and drier and so we could drive on (most) fairways....continue to love the layout, wide open fairways, pretty holes, course is in nice condition - definitely a course we'll be returning to again.....perhaps not challenging for a good player, but for two lesser players like us, it's a fun course that makes us feel like we could score "if only".....If I was to find any drawbacks, it would be (1) the cost (of everything - the round, range balls, hot dogs (which they make very clear are high, in their defense)), (2) the lack of water coolers on any holes, and (3) I personally just wish the course had more yardage markings (but I wish this of nearly every course these days).....it was HOT, so it was WIDE open (on a WEDS, midday), and while I love never having to wait over a shot and love that it wasn't crowded, it just makes the (midday, non-peak) price that much harder to get my head around, but it's an enjoyable golf course, one I would recommend (even at the expense of it becoming more crowded) and definitely one we will play again (and again) when in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
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 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Wet course

They must have gotten a lot of rain, cart paths only which we could understand, fairways are a little thin, but overall, always enjoy this course.

There’s never a starter on first tee, always confusing on who is up.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Georgia Gem

Georgia may be known for its peaches but if you have a chance to play the Sanctuary golf club 10 minutes off of 95 you will not be disappointed

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

Golden Isle Gem

Excellent golf course! Wide fairways with excellent turf conditions. The design is great. A lot of money has been invested in this place. Blows away all of the local public access courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great layout, good conditions.

Course layout is great, and conditions were pretty great. Wish they had a set of blended tee boxes as you are at 6000 or 6700.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Absolutely beautiful

One of the best courses I’ve ever played. Layout was amazing. Fairways and greens in pristine condition. Highly recommended.

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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Aerification recently …

Great outing, despite recent aerification. Range, practice area, fairways and tees in excellent condition. Greens slow after being punched but still fairly true. Fun layout that gives you something different on almost every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always Enjoy This Course

Great layout, course in great shape. Rivals other higher priced courses. Plenty of tee boxes to challenge any golfer. Really liked how they opened up some of the woods to make it more playable and not spend time looking for balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
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 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
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