Sanctuary GC
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4.9
557 Reviews (557)
5 Stars
480
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
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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)
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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
119 Reviews (119)
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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
117 out of 119 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 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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course and great value

SSI snowbird,,,I Have always loved this course and now that I no longer belong to BBC I am delighted that GN presents so many

Opportunities to play here at a REASONABLE price.

The staff is welcoming and the pace of play is usually perfect. Played on 4/24 as a twosome in 3 hours,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 210
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course though a little pricey

I really enjoyed the course. The fairways were wider than most of the courses I usually play which I'm sure helps to keep things moving although the day we played there wasn't a lot of golfers out there and my wife and I finished in about 3 hours 20 minutes. I wonder if the prices had anything to do with the light activity. I will definitely come back when I can get a hot deal again where the price was more reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course in excellent condition!!

Sanctuary Cove was in perfect condition and the facilities were awesome. Fairways and greens were smooth and full but manicured to allow roll but soft enough to be able to hit down onto the ball! Tee boxes in great shape. Saturday at 11:30 made for a long day! 4 hours and 45 minutes was a bit long! Only down side was no starter or ranger to monitor play. Loved everything else!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Nice course

First time here after several visits to SSI and it was very enjoyable except for pace of play. There were the group in front of us and 2 groups behind us (4 groups total) all held up by one twosome! A little marshaling could have made it a perfect day for everyone. Course layout, condition, scenery and facilities were great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent Day!

Great track will ply again anytime I’m in area. Fair layout friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wonderful course

My husband and I are snowbirds on SSI.

Sanctuary is an easy 35 minute drive and we’ll worth the drive.

It is much more reasonably priced than the 2 SSI courses: King &Prince and Sea Palms and a lot more fun to play. K& P often offers attractive special rates but

Sea Palms charges too much and seldom has good prices.

Sanctuary has a friendly staff and we were on course before tee time. Played here when it first opened years ago. Many more houses tucked away from course.

Conditions were great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sanctuary Golf Club 👌

Spent my 36th Birthday playing this hidden gem in Waverly, GA. Can’t wait to go back soon. Everything was in pristine condition and the greens were so pure. Take my money again!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course and conditions

Sanctuary Golf Course was a very pleasant surprise. The course was in excellent condition with the greens being the best I have played on in quite some time. We had no groups in front or behind us. I will put Sanctuary Golf Club in my regular rotation to play again.

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