Lanier Islands Legacy GC: #12
View of the 12th hole at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course
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4.6
716 Reviews (716)
5 Stars
536
4 Stars
127
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
90.3%
Recommend this course
663 out of 716 reviews
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4.2
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
20
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3
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2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 30 reviews
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4.4
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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4
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.7%
Recommend this course
71 out of 81 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
716 Reviews (716)

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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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super Nice Course

No easy putts, but plays relatively short from the blues. In great shape. Greens roll fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden Gem on The Lake

If you want a fun, yet challenging course with some of the most picturesque golf you’ll ever play then this is the place for you. The staff is amazing and the course is always in great shape with some of the best greens in the Southeast. This is truly the best kept secret in Georgia.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition

The courses are good conditions and always the staff are friendly but the price too high.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unforgettable golf course!!!

We, our families enjoyed golf in unforgettable and beautiful golf course, Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course in Sep.24,2024.

We fully satisfied in this world class golf course with the great course, great foods and beverages services and very kind employees.

I want to go again whenever I visit Atlanta in the future. Thank you so much^^

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Course in Atlanta

Lanier Islands Legacy GC is the best among the many public and private courses that I played on. It starts with really excellent service from the staff upon arrival, followed by the unlimited food and drink that comes with the reservation. Then, the course itself -the layout and the views - is simply amazing. The tee times are well spaced out. There is no or very short wait time to hit shots. The course is very challenging and I always have high scores but that is a different story :-) Try it. Highly recommendable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are Trash

For 150 bucks, you’d expect greens that are more than 5 on the stump meter. These greens rolled like garbage.

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

Incredible course

Staff couldn’t have been nicer to our group. Course is in amazing condition. Great mix of challenging holes and fun holes. Overall best course of the year for me

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ab fab!

Beautiful course; great staff; wonderful amenities; nice perks with fees. Lots of challenging holes and layout but the scenery and conditions make it so worthwhile.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pebble Beach of the South?

Absolutely gorgeous course and great layout. Staff was super friendly. They let me out early as a single. I finished the round in less than three hours. Beautiful views of Lake Lanier, several greens guarded by the lake water and along the beach.

Absolute perfect course. The starter was very nice.

Greens were a little rough due to recent aeration but otherwise perfect course, perfect weather, perfect people.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Great Day by the Lake

Great day to play and a great course. Staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating and really wants you to enjoy your day. Course is in great shape except the greens are still recovering from aeration but actually rolled pretty well. One of my favorite courses in GA and if you have a chance don’t miss out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great complete golf experience!

It's by far my favorite course in the Atlanta area. From the natural beauty of the lake (seen on most holes) to the manicured conditions, the course is a thing of beauty. The friendly and accommodating staff makes sure the experience just that much better.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course, great variety of challenging holes, very friendly staff, nice extra amenities

Legacy on Lanier is my favorite North Georgia golf course. It is a beautiful setting, all around Lake Lanier islands. A nice variety of holes. Challenging, but fair. The staff is extremely friendly. They treat you like a valued customer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course, Great Views, Excellent Value

The round starts with the friendly staff greeting you at your car, taking your bags and welcoming you.

The included breakfast, drinks, lunch at the turn all add to the experience at this very scenic golf course.

Pace of play is always good and the conditions are great.

With 12 holes on the lake the course is a challenge to any level of golfer. I've been to this course over 10 times this year and it's always a great day with excellent conditions and amenities.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nothing Compares

The course is incredible, the staff are over the top! Best around!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lanier Islands Golf Course Review

The staff is always extremely friendly and pleasant; the course maintenance is impeccable; the greens are challenging and in excellent condition; the location, course layout and beauty is undeniable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of best public courses in Georgia

I drive 50 minutes each way to play Legacy at Lanier a couple of times per month. It is pricey but if you get the Senior card it is a good deal. The conditions are great, the course is a great challenge, and the views are unbelievable. The biscuits in the morning are a great touch as are the sandwiches for lunch that are included in your round. .

Make it a point to check out Legacy at Lanier.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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