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
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.
Mowers
Equipment operators would not stop and allow play to continue without the mowers running. Very distracting.
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.
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.
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.
Play Here, you will not be disappointed.
Great, friendly staff. Course shows improvements every time I play here. Easy drive from Jax. Greens are spectular. I’m convinced this is the best course for a reasonable price.
Crab Grass Country Club
There was a time when this course was in excellent condition and fun to play. I hope you have memories of those days because you will never see them again. This course is so far gone you would need to start over to make it better. Crabgrass has taken over 90% of the course including tee boxes, fairways and around the greens. This is no longer a real golf course.
Play somewhere, anywhere else because they obviously don't care about golf at Laurel Island any longer.
Played Laurel island toay
They have had a lot of rain lately. Lost the ball in the rough a few times. Greens were a little slower than normal. Traps were hard from the rain. It's a fun layout. I will play there again.
Nice Course
It rained heavily right before I teed off, but it was still playable. The greens were in very good shape. Many of the holes go along the marsh and are pretty. My only negative comment is that the course is fairly easy (from the blues). There att not many hazzards in play.
Top Shape Now
Played on 7/3/18. Best shape I have seen it in a long time. Greens are slow but in excellent condition. Tee boxes and rough are manicured. For $25, it is a steal. Play it soon, lots of rain last week did wonders.
Good experience
It had been a couple of years since I played Laurel Island but it won't be that long next time. The course is in very good shape, with greens looking healthy and rolling nicely, and fairways that very lush. it was a bit wet when we played, but hey, it's Southern Georgia in the summer time. It rains! Our mid-week round was done within three hours due to few other golfers and that included a pit stop/quick lunch at the turn. Playing from the white tees offered a relaxing and positive round; from the tips, Laurel Island can be a beast unless you are long-hitting course designer Davis Love III. Overall, a very positive golf experience.
We love this course . We live in Orange Park Fla. & Try to get up to Laurel Links as much as we can. The course & the people who work there are fantastic. We always have a great time.
Good course.
The course offers a wide range of tees depending on your skill set, very nice layout. The greens were recovering from maintenance but were still ok and true. Great course at a good value.
Verbally lied to about condition of greens and course
I called the pro shop the previous Friday morning and asked three questions before booking a tee time on Sunday: 1. Did they aerify. 2. condition of greens. 3. overall condition of course. I was told that they did not aerify and the condition of the greens were excellent and the overall condition of the course was very good. Having so many tee time openings in the morning made me a little skeptical but I reasoned that it was because of the last day of the TPC tournament. After checking in I noticed that the practice green was very brown and patchy. I was told that this was not indicative of the rest of the course and there has been a long period without rain. Does this course not have a sprinkler system? I think not because the fairways and tees lacked an important component, I call it GRASS! The greens were fair at best and that is being very generous. My biggest issue was being lied to on the phone. I had two friends from out of state with me and was completely embarrassed having told them that this was a good layout and in great condition per my phone call on Friday morning to the prop shop. If your looking to improve your play on hard pan fairways with very tight lies, sub par greens then book this course. Don't bother to inquire by phone about condition, you will just be lied to.