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Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

4.7
672 Reviews (672)
Lanier Islands Legacy GC: #12
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4.7
672 Reviews (672)
5 Stars
508
4 Stars
120
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
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92.5%
Recommend this course
627 out of 672 reviews
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4.6
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.1%
Recommend this course
49 out of 51 reviews
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4.6
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.6%
Recommend this course
73 out of 78 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6580 yards
Slope 141
Rating 72.7

With an excellent location surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains to one side and overlooking Georgia's Great Lake on the other, Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course provides the perfect setting for a round of golf. The diverse, rolling landscape ranges from dense forest to open meadows to pristine beaches. Water has a strong presence throughout the golf course, coming into play on 12 holes. Many of them play right along the lake's shoreline. At 6,580 yards, the course is not particularly long but it is still a formidable challenge for long hitters since it requires quite a few demanding carries over the water. One of the most memorable holes for this reason is the par-4 12th, which presents an interesting risk-reward opportunity if you dare to cut the corner.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6580 yards 72.7 141
Blue 72 6193 yards 71.0 137
White 72 5706 yards 68.8 130
Red (W) 72 4852 yards 69.7 128
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Lanier Islands Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 72.9/142 482 166 384 375 126 557 380 332 377 3179 171 564 370 412 441 186 318 549 390 3401 6580
Blue M: 71.2/138 462 158 364 362 112 512 354 309 360 2993 136 515 358 395 410 177 304 532 373 3200 6193
Blue/White M: 70.1/134 462 139 318 362 112 481 354 309 360 2897 136 489 274 395 362 168 304 532 356 3016 5913
White M: 69.0/132 W: 74.5/144 436 139 318 338 98 481 334 280 333 2757 119 489 274 377 362 168 290 514 356 2949 5706
Red M: 65.3/124 W: 70.0/129 392 132 276 320 75 443 299 251 291 2479 91 408 222 299 238 116 249 419 331 2373 4852
Handicap 9 15 5 7 17 1 13 11 3 18 4 6 8 2 16 14 10 12
Par 5 3 4 4 3 5 4 4 4 36 3 5 4 4 4 3 4 5 4 36 72

Course Details

Year Built 2009
Greens MiniVerde Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Billy Fuller (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

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4.7
672 Reviews (672)

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Bong4Par
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite course

I felt like I was a member of a private golf club every time I played here. Try it to find out. Sceneries were very gorgeous. Course layout were challenging but fun. Love it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314163949304
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful but Too Much Target Golf

Course was just beautiful. My complaint was that except for the last two holes and the par threes, it was difficult to determine where to hit the ball off the tee. Did not use my driver until #17. If you like target golf, this course is for you. It would help if you had played here more than once, but still too much guessing for my taste. Fairways were a bit thin as well, but I am used to playing on zoysia with bent grass greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314162059056
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The best golf course views in North Georgia!

Our round was perfect from start to finish. The course is in fantastic condition and the greens were rolling excellent. We played in just over 3 hours! We always feel welcome here and the staff treat us like family. This is a must-play for any golfer with so many holes on Lake Lanier. Stunning!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Bowejangles
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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ty1565
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course and Layout

Course is in very good shape. This is a tough yet beautiful layout. 11-holes on the lake and pace of play is great. The complimentary food and drink is a bonus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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EricJGoose
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Time On Lanier!

This was my second time playing here. What an amazing course! If you want to top tier golf experience, come to Lanier Islands Legacy GC. The staff was everywhere and always helpful. The all you can eat lunch was amazing. The 4th Hole is my favorite!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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casey9258980
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great as usual

Course was in great shape, staff was great as well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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inos121
Played On
Reviews 41
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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parkersmith55
Played On
Reviews 1
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
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u892499572
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Wonderful course

The course is in the best shape of any in north atlanta/Georgia right now. Greens are looking great, fairways are coming in nicely and they have put a lot of work into the course and tee boxes to make it look even better. The layout is fair but tough and the back nine is just challenging. Would highly recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161779402
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jaynoh64
Played On
Reviews 110
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
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dillonswaim
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really impressed

Really great experience through and through. Staff was friendly, free range balls, free breakfast, great conditions, greens were excellent, pace was great. Even got three visits by the cart girl in 18 holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jsc0511
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u000005894717
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Golf Course

This is a really beautiful golf course. It is an even better place to enjoy with your family. I plan to visit this place often in the future

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005894717
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful golf course

This is a really beautiful golf course. It is an even better place to enjoy with your family. I plan to visit this place often in the future

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Mpfahey
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs attention to conditions.

Greens were okay but conditions of tees and fairways need attention. Expect more for the price.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Kacygolf
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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fishyracer24
Played On
Reviews 128
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Unforgettable experience

It is a beautiful course in a picturesque setting, and quite enjoyable to play! It has difficult shots to make, but it would be fun for anyone! We really enjoyed the snack bar, and our Marshall, Don went out of his way to help us enjoy the experience! I would highly recommend this course to anyone, and I will surely be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jaynoh64
Played On
Reviews 110
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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