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Lanier Islands Resort - Legacy Golf Course

4.6
697 Reviews (697)
Lanier Islands Legacy GC: #12
View of the 12th hole at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

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4.6
697 Reviews (697)
5 Stars
523
4 Stars
125
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
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92.2%
Recommend this course
648 out of 697 reviews
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4.3
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.2%
Recommend this course
23 out of 27 reviews
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4.5
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.3%
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72 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
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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
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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. Collared shirts are required. All shorts must be Bermuda length.

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Reviews

4.6
697 Reviews (697)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Watching the Game 14
Drinks 12
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 26
Forced Carries 23
Undulating Greens 20
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Advanced Golfers 21
Entertaining Clients 20
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
At a Resort 14
In the 'Burbs 14

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u796230090
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

F what u heard...

May have a few spots under repair on the whole course, but here's the thing.... this course is AMAZING! Great challenge, wonderful scenery, best round of golf I have played in the state of GA since moving here. Not because an amazing score, because every other facet of playing golf was checked off by this course. My friend and I are in the clubhouse thinking about running it back.... either way, we will be back. Well worth it!

P.S. the cart girls rock!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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ejkoo
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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worxman
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Course conditions not worth the money

It is a pretty course and challenging, but the greens and fairways are not in great shape compared to other courses in the area. Probably would not go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314159611275
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Steve8508032
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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jwharvey81
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid upper tier public option north of Atlanta

Great morning spent at Legacy on Lanier! Good value with food/drinks provided, spectacular views and a fun layout. You do need to think off the tee quite a bit-opens up from the back tees and at only 6500 yds it’s worth trying the extra yardage (if you can pull it off). Greens rolled true and just quick enough. Some tee boxes need some TLC but understandable given the amount of play on public course. Friendly staff. Overall great experience. Will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314161545328
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161589391
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden gem!

Super fun course. Not super long on the score card but plays longer due to several holes requiring a layup rather than driver. Overall great experience. Hope to play again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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JMKOELEMAY
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314159802256
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u7558757
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful area, odd layout

Had a nice time on the course, but this is a pretty rough layout. most consistently narrow fairways I’ve ever played. I had to take less than driver on almost every par 4 and 5. Lots of weird forced shots and fairways that narrow off forcing you to take less. A bunch of forced carries too, but those were more manageable. If you drive the ball long I would stay away. Course was in ok shape, some of the greens were burnt up. Pretty slow play, took us 5 hours. Not worth 100 bucks in my opinion, even with range balls, food and drinks.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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BaggerVance1914
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
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
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u000008113405
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314159973697
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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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u000001599829
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Nice

Excellent course. A little pricey but food and range balls are included. Wish I would have asked about the GPS on the cart as I never did figure out how to use it but I figure that’s my problem. .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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sgbenton
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

All around great course

The staff were friendly and accommodating. The course was in great condition and the greens were running fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ejkoo
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

It’s excellent course but the staff is......

I am very unhappy wirh the staff. she is not so kind at all. She sighed to us when I asked for the snack....The staff made us very uncomfortable....

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/04/2021

I am sorry to hear that someone on our staff made you feel uncomfortable. Typically our guests are very happy with the attitude and service from our staff. Please call us at 678-318-7861 and ask for the Head Golf Professional so we can get more information. Thank You.

Legacy Golf Pro Staff

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jpbarranca
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/04/2021

Thank you for the review!

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u314160320208
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Low score

Shot an 80 from the blues first time on the course

Lucky me

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/04/2021

Thanks for the review and congratulations!

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johnsess
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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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