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Sanctuary Golf Club

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Sanctuary GC
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558 Reviews (558)
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4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
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4.9
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Tournament 72 7500 yards 75.2 140
Black 72 7200 yards 73.6 133
Blue 72 6650 yards 72.1 126
White 72 6176 yards 69.3 121
White (W) 72 6176 yards 74.7 130
Gold 72 5720 yards 67.2 117
Gold (W) 72 5720 yards 72.4 121
Red/Green 72 5162 yards 65.2 110
Red/Green (W) 72 5162 yards 69.6 113
Red (W) 72 4893 yards 68.1 110
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Scorecard for Sanctuary
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Tournament M: 75.2/140 508 409 680 224 391 394 580 196 429 3811 455 505 584 197 441 333 200 527 447 3689 7500
Black M: 73.6/133 431 409 622 201 391 394 580 196 429 3653 455 449 539 190 435 329 188 515 447 3547 7200
Blue M: 72.1/126 394 373 587 193 384 371 507 181 396 3386 421 358 505 176 403 307 176 494 424 3264 6650
White M: 69.3/121 W: 74.7/130 370 348 545 167 365 349 465 159 374 3142 392 335 478 151 376 291 157 453 401 3034 6176
Gold M: 67.2/117 W: 72.4/121 344 324 522 144 275 341 432 153 346 2881 368 302 452 115 350 285 146 449 372 2839 5720
Green M: 65.2/110 W: 69.6/113 306 300 497 123 250 285 387 122 318 2588 331 275 429 104 320 261 114 407 333 2574 5162
Red W: 68.1/110 306 300 425 123 250 285 387 75 318 2469 331 275 429 66 320 219 114 337 333 2424 4893
Handicap 9 3 1 11 15 5 17 13 7 8 10 14 18 6 16 12 2 4
Par 4 4 5 3 4 4 5 3 4 36 4 4 5 3 4 4 3 5 4 36 72
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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
558 Reviews (558)

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u000002234959
Played On
Reviews 115
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great track

If you plan to be in the area, go play Sanctuary Cove. Course conditions were excellent. Green contours were challenging but fun to play. I strongly recommend this course. Keep it up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Descanada
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Must play

This course is an absolute MUST play when in the area. You will be very glad you did.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000007425363
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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KjXaUlnPY7rhFmDS5bCx
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
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carscesbar
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best greens and conditions

Excellent day at Sanctuary. Superintendent has done an amazing job with this course.

Staff are great. Pro shop reception very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jmccona
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best shape

This course is in better shape than most of the “public” courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162559000
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Greg4620599
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

The Sanctuary was in splendid condition. The greens putted very consistent and true. Will play it every time I am in the area. What a great value for a very nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314159672204
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u481835739
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a surprise! The course was well maintained, the tee boxes were very good, the fairways very healthy and the greens were challenging but in great shape. The back 9 is more rustic but it was a great challenge on the par 3’s over the marsh. We’d definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u353314433
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

Worth the ride to Waverly, wonderful course, big wide fairways, excellent condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u353314433
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Exceeded Expectations

WE had a wonderful day, course is in very good shape, beautiful fairways and greens, challenging par 3s, wonderful grassland holes, played in 3:10. Best burgers in GA. Going back this week

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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carscesbar
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens and great pace of play

Played as a single following a 4 some which would usually be a nightmare. It wasn’t. Waited on shots of course but played in under 4 hours.

Open layout with big targets. Great par 3’s. Greens are excellent. Bunkers as well. Front is a little plain but back 9 is very good.

Pro shop reception from Chris was excellent.

Clubhouse staff very good. Hopefully I will be back next week.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000001924195
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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lehighgolf
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course

My son and I decided to try a new course on GolfNow and it was fantastic! It will absolutely remain on our list for future rounds even an hour drive from southern side of Jacksonville.

Conditions were perfect and the wind made the course challenging. The night prior brought a significant amount of rain, but the course handled it well. Play was cart path only, but really didn't need to play the ball up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314160684899
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Go

Absolutely wonderful course. The grass was greener than anyplace I’ve played in GA or SC this year and I will be returning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ChesleyBeck
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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u000008113405
Played On
Reviews 10
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
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Commented on 03/28/2022

Sanctuary Golf Club- Thanks for taking time to review our facilities! We hope you come back soon!

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u594935522
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/16/2022

Sanctuary Golf Club-

Thanks for taking time to review our golf club. we are glad you enjoyed!! hope to see you soon...

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u534066622
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sanctuary provided me and my friends with an ideal golf experience.

Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/07/2022

Sanctuary Golf Club- we are glad you and your friends enjoyed the golf experience at Sanctuary. Thank you for the excellent review.! Hope to see you again soon!

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