Sanctuary GC
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4.9
564 Reviews (564)
5 Stars
484
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
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2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
97.2%
Recommend this course
549 out of 564 reviews
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4.8
57 Reviews (57)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.7%
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54 out of 57 reviews
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4.9
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
95.8%
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91 out of 95 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
564 Reviews (564)

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Course

We had a blast playing Sanctuary even though the weather didn't hold up. The staff was very friendly, and the food at the clubhouse is top notch. The only thing I would say is the normal price of $120 is a bit out of my price range but I wouldn't say it's anything out of the ordinary for the area. That's what golf now is for anyways right??? Overall great experience and I will have to make it back ASAP!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wonderful greens

Very clean course, fun to play and friendly people

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Played as a single in 2:20. Course was fairly empty on a Thursday. Very well maintained. Didn’t have a bad lie all day. Generous fairways and large greens. Don’t get on the wrong side of the ridges on the greens. Enjoyed the course very much

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden gem!

If you a tee in the area, you need to play this for the staff and course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic Golf Course

I’ve played this course many times year’s back and then recently with the Veteran Golfer Association match. It was in great shape and one of the nicest courses in our area. The staff were super and very friendly. The guys working in the bag drop off area were great. Also the young man that checked us in at the Pro shop was very friendly. Everything was perfect and the whole facility is top class. I’ll be hitting this course again on every opportunity.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best course in the area!

Fantastic golf course! Staff was as friendly as anywhere you will go. Course is country club nice but atmosphere is not stuffy. Very welcoming and inviting. Wide open off the tee but approach shots are exceptionally tough. All greens are elevated and if you miss even a little, you’re rolling way off into grass or sand bunkers. Absolutely love this place!

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

Great course Things like

I love this course, They have the friendliest staff of anywhere I play. Course is always in perfect condition.

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
First Time Playing

Top public course in the area it seems

Was driving back to Florida after the RSM Heritage on Hilton Head Island and my research told me this was the best, or one of the best valued courses from there to the Florida border. Having just spent 2 weeks playing the entire Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Alabama with the Trail Pass, $85 for a hot deal here feels more than a little steep, but it's a steal compared to HHI. The RTJ GT will destroy any comparitive value you'll ever hope to find anywhere in the world really... Not an exaggeration in the least. And Hilton Head is overpriced rich tourist gouging at its finest (only a 30 ball warm up bucket comes with $150+ rounds). But I digress.

Sir gentleman in the pro shop here is a champ of customer service and heck of a friendly fellow. Wish they made more of guys like him. The course is in good shape overall, a decent enough challenge from the tips for a scratch player, especially with the par 3s as advertized, although it's pretty resorty off the tee with generous fairways (hard to complain about not losing a ball). The wind wasn't really blowing my day of play, but I can see how you'd want those wider fairways some days. Greens were in great shape; green everywhere, not fast, but definitely not slow. A couple putts did get away from me due to grain. The main thing I noticed immediately though was how much spin I'd get on short iron approach shots. I ripped a few wedges back 15', and I normally have a one hop and stop shot. I suppose this is due to the greens being somewhat soft, where you really get a deep pitch mark you won't miss. Consistent speed throughout the course though. What else. The track itself is somewhat unremarkable in the grand scheme of all courses everywhere, but I can see how it's one of the better layouts on the area. I heard that the Heritage Oaks course owned by the same guy had more dogleg and might be more interesting for a better player, but conditions aren't currently comparable to this course. Either way, a great, peaceful setting to end my 23.5 rounds in 18 days lone wolf golf trip. Any course is ultimately my sanctuary, but I'm glad I ended at THE Sanctuary.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was awesome.

Upon arrival we were greeted by a nice employee at the bag drop. He pointed us inside the club house where the gentleman behind the counter was as helpful as could be. They both genuinely seemed happy we had chosen to play their course. The practice area was super nice. The bunkers were raked and the practice green mowed tight. Then off to #1 tee. This has to be the best course for the public to use that I have ever played. No weed on the greens or tee boxes to sperm of really. I am a Profession landscaper so I pick up on that sort of thing. If you and your friends are going to play there, go ahead and book more than just one day. You won't regret it. Hats off to the greens keeper and his staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Sanctuary golf

By far best course I’ve played, course layout is professional and the staff are the best out there. You gotta play here it’s amazing

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect in every way

Stopped by on the way home without a tee time. We were treated like a everyday customer with a tee time. Both of the Sanctuary PGA Pro's were behind the counter and took care of us with no issues. We played in about 3.5 hours and the course was great!!! We will be back, with a tee time this time! Kudos to Sanctuary Golf and thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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