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3.9
729 Reviews (729)
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226
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
83.0%
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649 out of 729 reviews
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3.9
44 Reviews (44)
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.4%
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Conditions
3.9
Value
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Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
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56 out of 64 reviews
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Course Highlights
Laurel Island Links delivers a beautifully designed layout with well-maintained fairways and smooth greens that consistently impress recent golfers. Friendly, accommodating staff and a comfortable pace of play make this course an outstanding value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7029 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.6

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 7011 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 138 and a 74.8 USGA rating. The course features 4 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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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Davis Love III (1996) Paul Cowley (1996)

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

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes, but with permission only.
Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
729 Reviews (729)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Brunch 7
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 19
Bunkers 16
Forced Carries 10
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
Locals 17
Advanced Golfers 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21
In the 'Burbs 13
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Hard fairways

Excellent course except for how hard the ground is in the fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/02/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to review your experience with us, we truly appreciate your feedback and will certainly pass it along to our team. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back to the 5-star experience that you deserve.
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Potential

Course has good layout. Conditions improving. Greens very slow and grainy. New owner brings a lot of hope. Could be a real gem.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/22/2018:
Hello Richard, thank you for sharing your review, we truly appreciate both your positive and constructive feedback and will be sure to pass it along to our team. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Laurel Island Links. We hope to welcome you back for an enjoyable experience on the course in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent Value

First time to play this course. My son and I were seeking refuge from Hurricane Michael as we live west of Tallahassee and were without power. We stayed in Fernandina beach. We were lucky to find this gem. We needed some fun after the trauma of the storm. The course was in great shape and staff was so friendly. Just what we needed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

With the drive fro Jax

Very enjoyable trip to Laurel Island Links. Course was in good shape and greens were nice. Will try it again. Great bang for the buck

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Father and son first time

Took my son out for his first round of golf. He told me he was having the best time he'd ever had. Because my son had never played golf before, he had no clubs. The PRO Shop was able to hook us up with a set so he could play his first round.

The grille is a quaint little place that really gives you that "clubhouse" feel, coupled with some pretty good food and friendly staff.

In summary, there isn't much a person can find that would ruin a day at the Links.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid Choice

Laurel is always a solid go to round whether it be weekday or weekend. Staff is always courteous especially in the grill room. Golf is always good. Very playable track that offers it’s own unique challenges.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Watch your backside

Love the course. Always in good shape. As a “seasoned” golfer I play the whites on the front and greens on “backside”. Hate hitting 3 woods or laying up on long par. 19th hole is good and people are friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Sunday play

Course was in pretty good shape. Greens were slow from morning dew but sped up later in the morning. Could use more drinking water stations on the course. It was hot and high humidity even at 0707 tee time. Overall a good time and round. Will go back in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/17/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to review your experience with us, we truly appreciate your feedback and will certainly pass it along to our team. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back to the 5-star experience that you deserve.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Layout

My wife and I evacuated from Charleston during Hurricane Florence and played twice at Laurel Island Links. Nice layout. Fair condition. Friendly staff. Surprised that the course allowed fivesomes out on a Saturday morning. But, the pace was excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course

Disappointed in the availability of water to drink while in the course. Got a can of soda in the clubhouse before the round and it cost $2 plus tax. That's a bit ridiculous. Wouldn't advise buying drinks or food.

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Always well kept

I always love laurel island along the marsh it's very peaceful and tranquil to play here. Course is well maintained and fast play today. Practice putting green could use a little help but course greens very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mowers

Equipment operators would not stop and allow play to continue without the mowers running. Very distracting.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Excellent experience

It was my first time playing this course but certainly won’t be my last. Condition of the course was very good with one or two greens that needed some repair but for the price I had no issues. Layout was very fair but also challenged you unless you are a long hitter. The staff was extremely friendly from the desk in the club house to the wait staff in the restaurant which had very good food as well. This will definitely be one of my regular stops.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A fun day at Laurel Island Links

Despite the rain in the forecast, our group of 4 persisted & was rewarded with a wonderful time today at Laurel Island Links today. From Brunswick / Golden Isles, its an easy find east from I-95 driving south by taking Exit 6. From Jacksonville, its exit 4. The breeze & cloud cover made it comfortable much of the day. After a few minutes of sprinkling, the sun got pretty warm, but did not deter us. Water coolers are plentiful throughout the course. Golf shop employees were friendly & welcoming. Club house accommodations are well maintained. Pace of play was uneffected by groups in front of us. Laurel Island is one of our favorites & a frequent destination. It is a good value. GolfNow rates are a major part of that. Fairways were mowed well & greens are firm & in very good condition. A wide range of tee boxes cater to players of all levels. My guess is that the relatively rainy summer months have made refreshing bunkers with sand more difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun track/bad cart paths

I always enjoy playing here but after being open 20+ years the course needs work. Front 9 fairways have been taken over by weeds but are playable, and the cart paths have been destroyed by the roots of growing trees. Back 9 fairways were good and the greens are in good shape. Several scenic holes make it worthwhile.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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