Lanier Islands Resort - Legacy Golf Course
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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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Reviewer Photos
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Hardest second shot on the course, my opinion Photo submitted by EMEiuOcse7sPvhUbdj7I on 12/20/2025
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Photo submitted by Tripleplay24 on 09/30/2025
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Photo submitted by Tripleplay24 on 09/30/2025
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Photo submitted by Tripleplay24 on 09/30/2025
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Photo submitted by Tripleplay24 on 09/30/2025
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Photo submitted by null on 09/16/2025
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Photo submitted by u5134862 on 07/28/2025
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Photo submitted by Michaelreber on 07/25/2025
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Photo submitted by 9FLmSiNSQ18USrfSkqAw on 07/04/2025
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Photo submitted by SUNGWONJEON on 01/02/2025
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Photo submitted by SUNGWONJEON on 01/02/2025
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Photo submitted by SUNGWONJEON on 01/02/2025
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Photo submitted by u6638749 on 12/31/2024
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Hole #12 Photo submitted by u314160530516 on 12/11/2024
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Photo submitted by oakleyusa on 10/20/2024
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Photo submitted by 57KwFtgdVZwsxr0HaPFs on 10/15/2024
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Photo submitted by 57KwFtgdVZwsxr0HaPFs on 10/15/2024
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Photo submitted by 57KwFtgdVZwsxr0HaPFs on 10/15/2024
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Photo submitted by 57KwFtgdVZwsxr0HaPFs on 10/15/2024
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Photo submitted by 57KwFtgdVZwsxr0HaPFs on 10/15/2024
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7/2/24 - 183 yards #10 - ACE Photo submitted by EMEiuOcse7sPvhUbdj7I on 08/04/2024
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Photo submitted by kpro1588 on 09/23/2023
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Photo submitted by pentecostkyle on 07/03/2023
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Photo submitted by EricJGoose on 05/27/2023
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Photo submitted by morganjking on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by morganjking on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by Ederson100479 on 08/16/2022
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Photo submitted by mikegorisek on 05/04/2022
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Photo submitted by u290742857 on 04/08/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 03/31/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 03/31/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 03/31/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 03/31/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 03/31/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007825061 on 03/31/2022
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Photo submitted by u000001582323 on 10/20/2021
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Photo submitted by manolo62 on 06/28/2021
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Me and the guys Photo submitted by Kelvin9320542 on 06/08/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161589391 on 05/20/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161589391 on 05/20/2021
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Photo submitted by u00006150410 on 06/23/2020
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Photo submitted by FrankZ58 on 06/01/2020
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Photo submitted by FrankZ58 on 06/01/2020
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Photo submitted by FrankZ58 on 06/01/2020
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Photo submitted by u000001364258 on 10/21/2019
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Even he could t hit a 2 iron. Photo submitted by z9yqwusjSeoSZb8MwbBC on 10/14/2019
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Hole #4 Approach Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
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Hole #13 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
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Hole #9 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
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Hole #10 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
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Hole #12 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
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Hole #12 Green Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
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Wow Photo submitted by Marjorie67 on 07/26/2018
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The lake Photo submitted by Marjorie67 on 07/26/2018
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Look! Deer Photo submitted by Marjorie67 on 07/26/2018
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Spectacular !!! Photo submitted by rickwilliams9 on 07/08/2018
Thank you for your review. We would like to hear your thoughts on how we can make this a 5-star for your next visit. If you have any specific suggestions for improvements, we would really appreciate it if you could please email gclarkson@lanierislands.com.
Regards,
Legacy MGT
Challenging layout and beautiful scenery
Challenging layout and beautiful scenery!
Even though playing in winter time super course
Best overall staff are so wonderful and helpful super friendly !
I’ll definitely play again and recommend to others!
Thank you for the great review, we will pass your comments on to the staff that were working on the day of your visit.
Regards,
Legacy MGT
Thanks for the review!
Regards,
Legacy MGT
Beautiful scenery and challenging holes
I try to play Legacy about every 2 months and it was cool and windy but absolutely beautiful by the lake. I can't say enough about how nice and helpful the staff was and always seems to be. Greens were in great shape and for a cold winter course was in great condition. The scenic views on this course make it seem like a vacation getaway. And the other feature is included with your fee is a lunch of hot dogs, drinks, chips and more. Definitely worth the drive with some very challenging holes.
Thank you for the kind comments on our staff, course conditions and food and beverage operation. We truly appreciate it and hope to see you back at the course very soon!
Regards,
Legacy MGT
mzbc123
Saw prior review for same day. We had a 11:36 t-time, carts lined up in order of times, we got off al little early & played right at 4 hours, pace of play good, no wait. Tee times managed well prior to noon. Greg in golf shop friendly on phone & in person, he wore a lot of hats, from running counter to replenishing concessions/snack area. Course in good shape, grass dormant this time of year, still had wet areas from all the rain, cart path only which can slow play. Would love to play when dry & in spring/summer when course is green. Fee covered entry into Lanier Islands, range balls, all food & beverage (exception alcohol). This said would not pay posted price, a little steep for me (Mr Frugal) but highly recommend if you can get a deal or you're not golfing on a budget. $32 shown is my part of a purchased fund raiser certificate
Thanks for the review, we will pass your kind comments on to Greg!
Regards,
Legacy MGT
Tough course for the 1st timer
Rangers need to be out speeding up play today. Understand that due to recent bad weather that it was cart path only, but it took way over 4 hours to play today. Great facility, great deal. Ran out of food after 9 holes too, that was not good.
Thank you for your review. We apologize for the less than stellar experience you received on December 26th. Following an initial review of operations that day we did see some areas of slow play that were not particularly well managed. As our course is a little challenging at times we do see some slower play around the holidays with a higher number of players not having experienced the golf course layout before. I would like to investigate in more detail though and would be very grateful if you could email us with your reservation name and starting tee time to GClarkson@LanierIslands.com. Thanks again for the review and we hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Legacy MGT
GREAT COURSE
amazing golf course with a super friendly staff! be warned the course is pretty difficult
but well worth it!!!!
We appreciate the kind review and will pass along to all of our staff.
Regards,
Legacy MGT
Must play, great experience
Do yourself a favor and play this course. Great layout, nice conditions and friendly staff. Amenities are awesome too.
If you can find a discounted rate, do it.
Thanks for the review!
Regards,
Legacy MGT
Perfect weather & course
I have been good experience with this course every time I played here. The staff members are very polite and kind. The courses are well maintained and perfect condition. I had played with my customers from New York and they are so happy with this course. The money I spent with is well worth! Great job!
Thanks,
Thank you for the review, it's a great compliment when our customers bring THEIR customers out to play at our resort.
Regards,
Legacy MGT
Most picturesque course in the area
I have seen the course from our boat on Lake Lanier many times but I had the pleasure of playing the course today for the first time. I was impressed by the vistas, course condition and layout despite the colder than normal temperature. Tough course for my skill level, but I can’t wait to play it again.
Beautiful!
Great course, lots of lake views. Played in a tournament out here and loved the course. Only complaint is that we only saw Lindsey on the beverage cart 2 times and that was after we called the pro shop. She was pretty rude to us after we called. Other than that, it was a great day and all the other employees were super helpful and friendly. Can't wait to play again now that I know the layout.
Thanks for the review and feedback. We are sorry about the poor experience with the beverage cart and have reiterated our resort customer service standards with staff.
Regards,
LegacyMGT
Not for seniors wih bad legs
Let me start with the people who work at this golf course, are top notch from start to finish. Comp food and drinks at start of round and at turn was fantastic. Course conditioning as good as any tour event you see on TV. But senior golfers with any type on waking problem should no that this is a extremely hard golf course with many long walks from cart path end to green and many steep down hill / up hill walks to greens and fairways. Four par 4s are path only. Beautiful course I just wish I was forty not seventy to enjoy it.
Thank you for the review of the golf course. We understand some of the walks to greens can be difficult and have identified this as a longer term area for improvement. Thanks for the feedback.
Regards,
LegacyMGT
Wonderful course!
Beautiful course with major elevation changes and holes played around the lake. Outstanding condition on the tee boxes and greens. Greens very fast and undulated. Very scenic holes, not the most female friendly course but fair. Free snacks and nonalcoholic beverages a nice touch.
Thank you for the excellent review!
Regards,
LegacyMGT
So so great!
Man this place is great. Like others have said, everyone of the staff I met was friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to make me feel welcome.
Plus free lunch and drinks. Come on! You don’t get that anywhere. Plus free range balls. Don’t know how they stay in business, but I’ll be back again.
The course layout was challenging and in great condition. So so great. Great track.
Thanks for the excellent review, we're glad you had a great time out there and hope to see you again soon....perhaps you will be our first $10,000 hole in one prize winner on your return!
Regards,
LegacyMGT
Labor Day Well Spent
For this year's Labor Day, my Father-in-Law and I decided to return to Legacy on Lanier for the first time in about 2 years. Upon arrival, the cart staff greeted me in the parking lot and took our bags while giving us directions to check in and the driving range. We enjoyed our complimentary food and drink before heading to the range. Once we made it to the course we remembered how great of a layout was in front of us. Nearly 3/4 of the 18 holes had excellent lake views, unfortunately that meant wind became a huge factor. The course conditions were excellent: the tee boxes and fairways were closely mowed, the greens rolled fast and true, and the rough was thick enough to be a true hazard. Once on the back nine around the more scenic holes, pace slowed a bit, but with such beautiful views I completely understand. All in all, Legacy on Lanier is an excellent resort course to visit, I certainly recommend it!
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Hole #4 Approach Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
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Hole #13 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
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Hole #9 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
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Hole #10 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
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Hole #12 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
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Hole #12 Green Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 09/04/2018
What a great review, thank you for taking the time to post! We appreciate your comments on the course condition and staff and will pass these on to the golf maintenance and operations staff. We hope to see you back at the course soon.
Regards,
LegacyMGT
Thanks for the review, we had quite a busy holiday weekend which sometimes slows down the pace a little. With 10-12 minute tee times we don't normally get over the 4.5 hour mark and always have some course marshals out there to assist.
Regards,
LegacyMGT
Great Course
Beautiful course on Lake Lanier. Course is in great shape and greens running fast. Some really difficult holes on the back 9 and a great challenge. Staff was friendly, loved the food and drinks included. Definitely a course worth playing.
Thanks for the excellent review, we appreciate it!
Regards,
LegacyMGT
Thanks for the great review, hope to see you again soon.
Regards,
Legacy MGT
Thanks for the excellent review, we appreciate your time.
Regards,
Legacy MGT