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Lanier Islands Resort - Legacy Golf Course

4.6
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Lanier Islands Legacy GC: #12
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4.6
716 Reviews (716)
5 Stars
536
4 Stars
127
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
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1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
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90.3%
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663 out of 716 reviews
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4.2
30 Reviews (30)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.0%
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24 out of 30 reviews
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4.4
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
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4.5
87.8%
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72 out of 82 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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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
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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u000007584033
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Legacy

Course I’d always in great shape. Very challenging. Very scenic and exceptional playing conditions. Never had a bad experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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8ball2001
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Best Course in Atlanta

This is my favorite course in Atlanta. It is challenging. However, you can't beat the scenic views, staff friendliness, and course layout. I highly recommend it if you haven't played it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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i3ITZ1L3hZ3nNhsKyn4w
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course to play

I love the course. It’s always a challenge: at least 11 holes on or across water, with well kept greens & fairways, many tight landing areas , and spectacular views around the lake. The staff is great and friendly. And if you play the early morning they have the best cheese biscuits, hot dogs , snacks and drinks included with your greens fees. I would recommend the course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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xJn4uYxmUvxOKjjWkmsp
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Course was in great shape. Greens slower than usual due to rain. Only concern was they put me with 3 other players and we each had a cart. Not the best decision. Play was slow

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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jaimejyy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u529632753
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

5-Stars all around

Very friendly, comfortable carts, great amenities, great course but quite challenging from the Blue Tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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brbutler
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love Lake Lanier

I love this course! The staff are extremely friendly and the amenities and course views are hard to beat! My favorite course in Georgia by far!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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highfiv
Played On
Reviews 2
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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u314160232656
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000004354002
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice

Where ti start. Ut was 90 degrees course was dry and they still had kost of rhe par 4's cart path only ridiculous i can understand rhe par 3. Understand wanti g to eep the course nice but that is a little to much we both have bas knees and it is hard to have to walk 100 yards to the green up hill o am sure this is going to get alot of nasty remarks. We ask about it beimg cart path only to be told the cart would let you know. That being said almost all the par 4's were cart path only. For that amount of money you should be able to drive to your ball. We like the course all the concessions were included for the exception of alcohol. Would we play agian only if tou can drive to your ball its a waste to pay for cart when you cant use it.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Samuel6699665
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mdbraves
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic time

I played here on a Saturday by myself. I arrived 1 1/2 hours early to get warmed up. Before I get to the course review I must say that every single person I came in contact with that works is was so friendly and very helpful. That alone will have me coming back. The course is going to challenge you. It is short. I normally play from the whites but I played the blues. There are numerous shots that need to carry 200 yds over water. The views through out this course are stunning. The course is in fantastic condition. I will be back. Also breakfast you get a great biscuit and for lunch there are Blimbie subs and Nathan hotdogs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000006052838
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u1500715887
Played On
Reviews 49
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mmajors001
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Jifill02
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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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stephenweatherly
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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u000001728179
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Chaelim
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful golf course and view fantastic

Course condition was maintained very well but sometimes can get annoying because of cart path only.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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jaynoh64
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Reviews 113
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 Moderate
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