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729 Reviews (729)
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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
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4.0
62 Reviews (62)
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Conditions
3.9
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Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.7%
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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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/30/2018:
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We are sorry that you were disappointed with the conditions. Our staff will keep working hard to have the course in shape, and we hope you can see improvement the next time you are here. Thank you again for the feedback, and we are welcome to hearing any more that you might have to share.
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

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

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/23/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Laurel Island Links, in the Kingsland, Georgia area. We are sorry to see that you may have had a poor customer experience with us and that the course may not have been in the best shape when you played. Any additional feedback is greatly appreciated so that we can improve your experience with us in the future. Thank you for choosing to golf with us and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Soggy but nice!

The course took on a lot rain bit maintenance was really very good. Is it perfect? No. Is it in really good shape? Yes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No Frills

We played this course because of the price. We haven’t played in over a year so we didn’t want to spend a lot of $$. It met that qualification. The range was okay and the course was nothing special but for the price it was good enough. Some of the greens rolled pretty nice but some were starting to burn out. Some tee boxes looked pretty bad too. The staff was nice and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 05/07/2018:
Hello Debra, thank you for taking the time to review us, Laurel Island Links in the Kingsland, Georgia area, and for the 3 stars. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the greens so may work on any necessary improvements. However, we're glad you received a good value for your round and had a fun time on the course. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course horrible practice favility

The course is not in bad shape but the putting green is terrible and the range is more divot than grass. This is not bad for a hot deal, but the course used to be better a year ago or so

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 98
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Good place to play

Seeing a lot of improvements with the course.

In good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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