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
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
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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
94.2%
Recommend this course
49 out of 52 reviews
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4.9
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
78
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
95.5%
Recommend this course
84 out of 88 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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Reviews

4.9
566 Reviews (566)

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Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great fairways and vistas, friendly members and staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent Value

While vacationing on Amelia Island in North Florida, we read the reviews and gave it a try. Everything stated by other we agree with. Worth the 65 minute drive. Right off of I95. We will play again and as of now is a ‘go to’ venue.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best greens!!

We now make this a must stop as we drive through Georgia. Was a bit wet when we started but never rained. Pretty wide open which will always help the pace of play!! Greens rolled true!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What a beautiful course!

This is just a lovely layout. Front 9 lots of trees with Spanish moss. Back 9 has several holes bordering wide expanse of river and marsh grass. Wide fairways. Greens are approachable for average golfer and not too fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sanctuary golf course

A beautiful golf course. Greens are in great shape but can be very challenging. Staff are very friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hammie

Great course in great condition. Playable by all levels of golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great hidden gem

My buddy and I played this twice within one week. Super course, great greens, practice facility are all top shelf. If it were not a 45 minute drive from Jax area, we would play this more. Didn’t hurt that I shot 1 over, pretty happy for a 9 handicap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Non-Resident

After playing this course I picked up all "Membership Information". Golf Shop very helpful explaining the membership options. I will be back to sign up for a NON-Resident membership in April. If I was a resident I would be a full time full member. You must check out this clubAAAAAA++++++++

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Top Notch!!!

Folks, played on 12/21/22, 2/3/23 and 3/2 and it does not get any better than this!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun track but could use a Marshall

Love Sanctuary. Forgiving and fun layout. Great condition. Pace of play a little slow with no one out there to bump the groups along. Other than that can’t complain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pace of play

Great course. Tees and greens were excellent. Fairways were also very nice. Pace of play was very slow. Had a five-some in front of us. NO RANGER!!!!!! NO CART PERSON!!!! It was so slow there was a sixum behind us that was keeping up. Great layout staff was friendly. Just sad the pace was so slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Memorable Run!

Great layout with memorable shots and holes. Bomb and gauge-friendly: generous fairways, especially for coastal course, and there are not houses lining the fairways. Greens running true. Overall course was in great condition. And on top of it all, a solid price point at all hours. Only downside is there are some bugs if the wind gets quiet (just like everywhere down here).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Less Than Considerate Maintenance Crew

My wife and I played on a terrific weather day. Overall, the course was in fine shape and, in particular, the greens were in very good condition. That said, they were applying fertilizer or top dressing to the fairways and the large, very loud "sprayer trucks" followed right on our backs most of the back nine. Several times when we were up by the green chipping on or putting out...these sprayer trucks were right on our tails, noisily applying their product 30 yards away to the fairway we had just played. Couldn't they have just waited 3 extra minutes and allowed us to clear the green? It was puzzling and very disappointing, to say the least.

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Commented on 02/23/2023

: We take are reviews seriously and we hear you! the Maintenance staff at Sanctuary is one of the best, The spreader truck is contracted once a year for this application only.; we however dropped the ball and should have provided a larger gap for spreader truck. We regret your disappointment and hope you will come back again real soon. Thanks for your review!! this will help us continue to grow and improve our services.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course

This is a beautiful course and quiet frankly isn't talked about enough in the Brunswick/SSI area. The course is always in great shape and the staff is always accommodating. I play here every chance I get and have a buddy coming from over 3 hours away just to play here today.

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