About
The 18-hole Laurel Island Links in Kingsland, Georgia is a public golf course that opened in 1996. Designed by Davis Love III, Laurel Island Links measures 7029 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 140 and a 74.6 USGA rating. The course features 5 sets of tees for different skill levels.
This design by PGA Tour player Davis Love III is quite remarkable. Laurel island resides on the banks of the vast Crooked River marsh that provides a stunning backdrop for holes two, three, and six.
The second nine roams inland working toward a secluded section of pine forest. The course is softly shaped and tinged in gentle southern atmosphere, opened in 1997. There is a light touch and quiet interaction with nature. You can play a beautiful, meditative golf at Laurel Island Links Laurel Island is approximately 25 minutes north of Jacksonville, FL. From Jacksonville take I-95 north to Georgia exit 6 and head east for two miles. Laurel Island Parkway will be on the left.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by tomrayzorback on 11/21/2025
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Photo submitted by u314161469511 on 05/26/2024
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Hole 2 Photo submitted by Warren3635868 on 04/17/2019
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#2 Short par 4 Photo submitted by jpmorgan08 on 02/18/2015
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Photo submitted by jpmorgan08 on 02/18/2015
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2nd hole green and marsh Photo submitted by gday002 on 11/30/2012
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18th green approach Photo submitted by gday002 on 11/30/2012
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a little danger adds to the fun Photo submitted by gday002 on 11/30/2012
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Photo submitted by Doug3188839 on 09/26/2012
Golfer Reviews
Back after a break
A buddy and I went back to Laurel Island after a year break and noticed a couple of changes: more houses being built on the back side and some of the strategic bunkers being filled in. We're sure it's less maintenance but also speeds up play and helps to improve scoring. The course was in great shape with the greens rolling pretty fast, fairways had plenty of grass (although the ball didn't sit up real high), the rough was pretty tall and the sand bunkers had nice fluffy sand. Most of the greens were covered in grass, but a couple had some bare spot around the edge, but the pins were usually placed away from these spots. All in all, a great day, enjoyed the course after a long break, and would certainly come back.
Nice Course!
Laurel Island Golf Club was in great shape, the fairways and greens were especially nice. The greens were fast and true.
Spoke too soon
The course conditions have diminished over the summer. The greens are in rough shape with large bare spots on several holes. The fairways and tee boxes need help lots of crab grass everywhere. Not worth the price.
Great Golf ⛳️ Course
It is a great golf course that challenges all skill levels... The pace of play was awful... We had to wait on every shot... There was one hole that had 3 groups waiting to tee off on... The only other recommendation my buddies and I have is that they get a cart person on the course serving drinks...
Best Value Around!
Great course. Traveled up from Fernandina Beach area where public golf isn’t the best/available. Was stunned at how nice the course was. Greens and fairways were immaculate along with great tee boxes. Bar and clubhouse were great also. Grass driving range and huge putting/chipping area to warmup. I’d recommend this to anyone.
Still a solid course
I’ve played here many times but not in a couple of years. Course was in good shape all around. Clubhouse looks fantastic as does the practice green. Driving range has always been a little suspect, no change here. Some of the holes look different given the new home construction thinning out some of the wooded areas along the fairways. Hoping the growth in the area continues to bring more players to this course. Staff was incredibly friendly. Nice work Laurel Island team!
Much improved and heading in the right direction
Played the course a couple of years ago, thought I would never go back. After reading the most recent reviews I was encouraged to see some real changes had been made. Yes, the course was much improved. Fairways good shape, greens rolled well. A reasonably good value for $50. Still work to do but liked the progress. The bunkers needed attention and still a few bare spots around the course but overall acceptable. Keep up the good work and hope to see further improvements soon.
Hot day south ga.
Course condition defiantly on up swing, sand traps better and raked, fairway really good shape some tee boxes needed help but could tell was being worked on so with the new mngment I can see many improvements and even in the heat very good experience and will be playing more often .
Great Layout Very Challenging
Very challenging for a beginner, but I had a great time. It's a great course to play, the fairway and greens were in great condition I will definitely be playing there again.
Great Course
The staff are amazing, the course is always evolving for the best...
Greens
Over all played this course many times, greens were always terrible, well their working on the greens and their getting much better !
Laurel Island
Course for the most part was in great condition. A couple greens showed some seasonal distress but nothing to take away from playability.
Great shape and Pace of Play
Course was in great shape. Greens a little spotty but a great day for our foursome.