Sanctuary GC
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4.9
548 Reviews (548)
5 Stars
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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)
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.3%
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57 out of 58 reviews
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4.9
133 Reviews (133)
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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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1st Class!!!

Played Sanctuary Cove about 6 years ago. Played there this past week and you would not believe what has been done!!! Went into clubhouse and sat by the fire since it was 49* and raining to decide if we should try and play. Golf Professional offered us a cup of coffee and off we went.

This golf course is excellent! We are coming back ASAP!

1st CLASS!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/10/2022

Sanctuary Golf Club

Thank you for the 5 star review. we are thrilled you enjoyed all our facilities. please come back soon!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Sanctuary

Greeting in clubhouse terrible. Not friendly. Very poor rental clubs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/08/2022

Thank you visiting Sanctuary GC. We hear you and we take our reviews seriously and hope you come back soon!

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

Excellent conditioning

Sanctuary Cove has upped their game, so you better up yours. Improvements are easy to spot facility wide. Course conditioning is a top priority and it shows. Great value for your golf dollar. Good location too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

NOTE: New Ownership as of January 1, 2017

New ownership took over Sanctuary GC on January 1, 2017. In the last 4 years dramatic changes have taken place making this a "MUST PLAY" course.

Also in the process of building a short game area, featuring a practice bunker and green, room to practice 30-50 yards shorts and a another practice putting green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1158
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Michigan Advisor
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First Time Playing

Superb Davis Love Course

Another great golf course by DLIII design. Wonderful layout that has views of the bay on several holes. His designs have transitioned to a geometric, golden age, Seth Raynor look and I really enjoy them. Conditions tee to green were perfect! The rates appear to have been significantly raised, but it was worth it to play a course of this caliber and condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 444
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Golf Advisor

A hidden gem by Georgia's Golden Isles

Many modern golf courses suffer because they seem to have been built in willful ignorance of history. Sanctuary Golf Club (formerly Sanctuary Cove) is a rare blend of modern land-planning and classical respect for golf course craft.

The course was conceived as a real estate play at precisely the wrong time - right before the late-2000s recession - and struggled for years. Now under new ownership and benefiting from better economic times, it appears to be finally hitting its stride. Rounds are trending upward, and the design, inspired by both Donald Ross and Seth Raynor in places, is in very good shape. Still, though, the course is a relative bargain. Play it if you're hauling up or down I-95 and/or as an add-on to a trip to Sea Island or Jekyll Island. You'll love the low-key feel and considerable bang for your buck.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Major Improvement!

Played the front 9 today and was pleasantly surprised at the shaowbthe course was in. I’d heard it had gotten a lot better and it was verified today. The greens were a little slow but soft and easy to spin on. The tee boxes are in excellent shape and the fairways are good as well. Bunkers had plenty of and in them and the fringe was puttable. Overall I can’t wait to get a full round in.

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