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3.9
685 Reviews (685)
5 Stars
214
4 Stars
354
3 Stars
79
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
80.9%
Recommend this course
611 out of 685 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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3.9
85 Reviews (85)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.0%
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68 out of 85 reviews
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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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3.9
685 Reviews (685)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Nice layout

Course was in good condition, greens very good. Staff was friendly and we enjoyed our day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good solid course

Typical Florida course "flat" he

Greens in excellent condition although a little slow. No exceptionally long carries. Pace of play was fast, practice area was very good, large putting green that was very consistent with course greens

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 01/10/2017:
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that our greens were in excellent condition for your round! It is also great to hear that the pace of play and practice area were ideal for your round.
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

December (almost) golf

The course was in good shape - particularly the greens. It took us only 3 hours to play 18 holes on beautiful day with the temperature approaching 80 degrees. Not bad for the 28th of November, eh?

My only complaint is that I ordered a chicken salad sandwich and found SIX BONES in it!!!

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

Tried and true

Laurel Island remains a great value in the Saint Mary's area. Nice layout and some good marsh and water views on several holes. A lot more houses on the course than what I recall, and not a fan of the way they've opened up development on several back nine holes but I guess that housing growth was inevitable. Course was in pretty good shape and looks well set for some seasonal winter play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Views

Enjoyable experience.A nice course and at a good price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Better off practicing

Greens on the front were extremely hairy and rolling at about a 5, then over half the back 9 greens were burned, or had a fungus. The links layout was nice with some beautiful views but I haven't been on greens that bad in a year. My home course rolls better the day after we punch. Save your money and hit some balls at the range instead.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/10/2017:
Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for your poor experience. We assure you this is not the standard we strive to achieve and will address it at the course. We look forward to having you back soon and making up for this experience.
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

This course is in much better shape than several years ago. Nice layout and holes number 2and 3 are great views. The price is a great value and the people are friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens/Fairways

There are some strange weeds growing out in the middle of some of the fairways. Cannot understand how the mower completes Fairway mowing without cutting the weeds.

Some of the greens are and less than perfect condition. Number 18 is burned on about 25% of the green. About four others appear the same.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ranger

We enjoy playing this course . We have played it approximately 10 times now but the past two outings we have had issues with the starter/ranger. We spent over $200 yesterday between the three of us . We played 18 stopped and ate lunch at clubhouse then decided to play 9 more. We payed for our round went to first tee but starter no where in sight so we started our round. Got to 4th hole and here comes the ranger asking to see each of our tickets and being somewhat smart about it. One thing I can tell you about myself and the company I keep, we are hardworking honest men who enjoy our Saturday on the golf course. We usually stay within a hour from our homes which is Brunswick,GA. After he checked our tickets we finished our round in a aggravated state and as we discussed the situation we have decided to not play this course for a while if ever again . Sad to say it because the course is usually in great shape and we like to play here . Hopefully the upper management can get a handle on the golf corse employees etiquette and invite us back. If not we will not be back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Great Value

Some of the greens were a bit rough, likely due to lack of rain. However, based upon what we paid for the round, it is a great value. Well worth the drive up from Amelia Island.

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

Great time

Thoroughly enjoyed my round. Course in great shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad greens

Some kind of Fungus or something ruining some greens, all greens aerated recently, pretty rough.

Tee boxes and fairways poor to fair.

Looks like owner won't spend money to make this course as nice as it could be.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Unfinished Maintenance...

Nothing is more upsetting to a golfer that to hit a great approach shot into the first green and be unable to even attempt the birdie. The pro shop said the greens were punched on 6/1...almost 3 weeks ago. Unless you fill the holes with sand, all you will have is a green that is full of holes.

I empty my bottle of sand on the front nine. Unfilled divots every where.

NOT HAPPY!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Played this course many times and never left disappointed. They airrated greens week ago greens were bumby but that was to be expected. Couple par 3's greens were in poor condition. Still had a great time. A must play!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/14/2016

Have played this course many times over the yrs and have never seen it in worst shape than now. Greens were aireated over a month ago but you wouldnt know it by their rate!! Small holes from aireation i understand but greens are also burnt almost impossible to putt. No beverage cart, water coolers on holes empty!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

This course has always been a favorite in Southeast GA. Challenging layout. 3/4 par 5s are reachable with a good drive and the par 3s are varied distances that will make you think about club choice. Also, there are some par 4s that are long that make even long hitters use a mid iron into the green. A few of the greens have problems with mold but the staff is very attentive to these issues and they don't last long.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

HARD as a ROCK

They do not water the fairways, greens or tee boxes, if you hit straight it will go a mile....but it has to go straight or the water will get you or the trees will as well. Nice outing, got paired with a local and got lots of heads up otherwise would have been a triple digit score

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not the same course anymore

I have been playing this course since 1998 and have always considered it to be my favorite course. However the last two times I have played there have left me very dissatisfied. Tee boxes and Fairways are still in excellent shape but they are loosing their greens. Grass is very spotty on many and not the lush putting surface they have been known for. Also whoever is setting the pin placement needs lessons. Too may cups on the side of hills. Putted up hill to cup on #7, missed to the left and the ball rolled back past me. Three or four other holes the same. Will not be returning any time soon.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

Located about 30 miles north of Jacksonville this is a great find for vacationing golfer. The people are friendly.The restaurant is very nice and affordable. The course was in fine shape. Fun to see 2 alligators sunning themselves at one of the numerous water holes. Only drawback was it took 4 1/2 hours to play. I recommend the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

awesome day at Laurel links

always enjoyable look forward to playing a couple of rounds each spring

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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