Lanier Islands Legacy GC: #12
View of the 12th hole at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
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4.6
700 Reviews (700)
5 Stars
526
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
92.2%
Recommend this course
651 out of 700 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
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.2%
Recommend this course
23 out of 27 reviews
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4.5
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.4%
Recommend this course
73 out of 79 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course delivers a breathtaking layout with 14 holes along the lake, consistently well-maintained Bermuda greens, and a genuinely challenging design. The exceptionally friendly and accommodating staff make every visit feel welcoming from the first tee to the final hole.

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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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
700 Reviews (700)

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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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 09/06/2018

Thanks for the Five-Star Review.

Regards,

LegacyMGT

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A Gem in North Georgia

Love playing this course. Very good shape, challenging but fair and the views of Lake Lanier breathtaking. Excellent venue. Enjoy your round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/06/2018

Thanks for the review, we really appreciate it and glad you had a great experience with us. Hope to see you again soon.

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always great.

Every time I play here I am amazed at the beauty of this layout. Staff is excellent as always. Be careful on the backside. Holes 13 thru 15 will eat your lunch. Very challenging yet enjoyable course. Conditions are excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/30/2018

Thanks for the review, 13-15 is definitely a touch stretch, especially if the wind gets up!

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A must play for any golfer

What a beautiful course. I can't say enough about the scenery; the holes were well designed and challenging, and the grounds well maintained. My only issue was that the rough that lined the fairway was a bit too rough ... lost 6 balls because if the ball landed in the rough you couldn't see/find it (the rough was the same height or more than the balls themselves). Be sure to ask for a course map if it's your first time too ... the carts do not come with GPS, or electronic maps and are not stocked with the booklet showing the course outline - luckily we found one of them on the course by accident.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/30/2018

Than you for taking the time to send us a review. We appreciate the feedback and sorry that the rough gets a little long and thick at this time of the year. We will pass the comments to our superintendent and take a look at it.

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

The Legacy golf course and staff are always the best. The staff is always friendly and helpful and the course is always kept up and in great condition. I love playing this course and the views are great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/30/2018

Thanks for the review!

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The course and staff are outstanding!!

I can’t say enough about the fantastic staff and the excellent course conditions.

Please know I have a long term relationship with Legacy and plan on continuing playing the course often.

Friendly- competent- compassionate staff are the key.

Congratulations on hiring such outstanding staff!!

Thank you,

Scott Carroll

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/30/2018

Hello Scott,

Thank you very much for the review and your comments on our staff, we will pass these along and truly appreciate it.

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Scenic and Challenging

Excellent professional staff, great amenities, challenging and beautifully scenic golf course. Always fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/18/2018

Thank you for the review, we are glad to you had a good day out on the course!

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

I was so happy with my experience at Lanier. The course is in wonderful condition and is challenging enough to make you think, but not so much that you are frustrated when you leave. The service is wonderful and everyone I encountered was really pleasant and helpful. It's definitely worth the drive from Atlanta and the fee. I will be coming back a few more times this summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/18/2018

We really appreciate the review, thanks for taking the time to visit us on the Lake. Only 30-40 minutes from Downtown ATL on a good day we hope! :)

We look forward to seeing you back soon!

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun to play- great course.

The day I played the course was in excellent shape, well manicured all around. It was a late afternoon so I can't comment on pace of play, our twosome had no issues. The practice area is convenient and also well maintained. The staff was very friendly. A very nice experience, looking forward to returning in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome course and value

I found the course to be in great shape and staff was friendly and efficient, nice to have free beverages and sandwich too.I will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/18/2018

Thank you for your review, we are glad that you enjoyed the round!

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Exellent course

I have played in this course July 4, 9 and 10 with my customers from New York. They were very satisfied with this course. They said "Excellent course in great condition". Good practice facility with excellent customer services by employees.

Well worth the money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/11/2018

Thank you for the review, it's always nice to hear our guests bringing their customers to experience the golf course!

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great experence

I have played Legacy several times before so i knew what to expect and I was not disappointed. From check-in to completion of our round everything was great. I can not to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/11/2018

Thank you for the feedback, we will be glad to see you at the golf course again soon!

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Loads of Fun

This is the second time we have played at Legacy, and it was just as much fun!

The staff at check in were extremely friendly, the free drinks and hot dogs were great, but the real deal is the golf course! Playing at 1 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon, you expect that there will be a little wait, but this was not the case. We played 18 holes in just under 4 hours, and I don’t think we saw another group until 17.

The course is challenging, but not because of the length. Undulating geeens keep you honest, and the threat of one huge water hazard keeps you on your toes.

Greens were a little bare in a few spots, and the goose grass on the collars detracted from the course conditions rating, but it was a great place to play and would definitely return.

I just won’t be buying beer there again. A six pack of Bud Light cost $25. I do understand that they have to make some money, since most refreshments are free, but that price was more than a little ridiculous.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2018

Thank you for the feedback, we really appreciate the detailed review!

Hope to see you at the course again soon.

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

You will love the course and the beauty of the lake

Very reasonably priced course located on the lake. Green fees include sandwiches and drinks. 12 of the 18 holes are on the water. Scenery is absolutely beautiful. Greens are in great shape. As are the fairways. Rough is a little deep so stay in the short grass.

Wonderful place to play!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/10/2018

Thank you for your kind review of the golf course and facilities!

Regards,

Legacy MGT

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

Great course...challenging

Played this course on 7/6 and we definitely enjoyed the round. The course is challenging with water on many of the holes. The staff was excellent in making sure we got started on time. Complimentary beverages was also a plus. Will definitely be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2018

We appreciate your review, thank you!

Kind regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great round

We hadn’t played here in a couple of years and boy has it improved. Great rate through Lake Lanier’s website included park entry, range balls and complimentary food and drinks.

Course was in fantastic shape. Nice fairways, firm fast greens. We played right at 4 hrs, and staff were friendly and helpful. Overall great experience. Can’t wait to go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2018

Thank you for the great review. Come back and visit us soon!

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent Course

Course is in fantastic shape and well taken care of, staff is always very friendly. Driving range is a little small but sufficient. Love the course, play here every week. Put this course at the top of your list of courses to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/03/2018

Thank you for the review, we appreciate the comments and our regular weekly players!

Regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

McBride

Excellent course in great condition. Good practice facility but could use more short game amenities.

Well worth the money

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/28/2018

Thank you for the review and feedback. Yes, we are a little tight for space in the short game practice area but with 10-12 minute tee time intervals there is usually enough space and time for everyone to get warmed up! Thanks again.

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

Legacy is always in tiptop shape, great course to play and always a challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/28/2018

Thank you for the review and kind words on the course conditions that we will pass on to the superintendent.

Kind regards,

Legacy MGT

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Scenic challenge

Great layout with beautiful vistas but don't get caught looking too long. There is a ton of trouble put there.Challenges you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/28/2018

We appreciate the review, thanks!

Legacy MGT

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