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Laurel Island Links
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7029 yards | 74.6 | 140 |
| Blue | 72 | 6591 yards | 72.5 | 135 |
| White | 72 | 6245 yards | 70.9 | 130 |
| Green | 72 | 5538 yards | 67.8 | 116 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5366 yards | 71.5 | 126 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.8/132 | 387 | 429 | 178 | 507 | 317 | 603 | 424 | 150 | 413 | 3408 | 439 | 184 | 425 | 537 | 446 | 562 | 364 | 184 | 457 | 3598 | 7006 |
| Blue M: 71.9/129 | 358 | 387 | 168 | 472 | 298 | 568 | 396 | 140 | 373 | 3160 | 420 | 165 | 403 | 516 | 423 | 530 | 346 | 166 | 423 | 3392 | 6552 |
| White M: 70.2/126 W: 76.2/136 | 344 | 369 | 160 | 456 | 286 | 538 | 380 | 130 | 325 | 2988 | 409 | 154 | 391 | 494 | 401 | 512 | 328 | 148 | 378 | 3215 | 6203 |
| White/Green M: 68.4/120 | 344 | 336 | 135 | 440 | 286 | 538 | 340 | 109 | 325 | 2853 | 365 | 118 | 345 | 494 | 335 | 459 | 328 | 148 | 328 | 2920 | 5773 |
| Green M: 67.0/114 W: 72.0/124 | 320 | 336 | 135 | 440 | 256 | 481 | 340 | 109 | 307 | 2724 | 365 | 118 | 345 | 398 | 335 | 459 | 295 | 129 | 328 | 2772 | 5496 |
| Red M: 64.1/110 W: 69.6/118 | 270 | 289 | 107 | 396 | 252 | 451 | 301 | 104 | 302 | 2472 | 291 | 113 | 286 | 353 | 276 | 399 | 291 | 130 | 302 | 2441 | 4913 |
| Gold M: 62.7/106 W: 67.4/113 | 260 | 281 | 107 | 358 | 231 | 425 | 283 | 104 | 269 | 2318 | 235 | 113 | 280 | 331 | 272 | 393 | 265 | 130 | 242 | 2261 | 4579 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 5 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 10 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 |
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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
Nice course
The fairways were in good shape but the greens need some work. It is probably just because of the drought this time of year. Once the rain starts, the greens will hopefully fill in nicely.
dry and burned out greens
A fair course but greens were burned out due to dry weather. It will take some time and money to get these greens back to playable condition.
Beautiful Course
Very nice course, plenty of narrow fairways and water to keep you on your game.
Great course for the money and layout and condition was great.
Coastal links golf is nice
Second time at Laurel Island Links. Gorgeous layout with beautiful views on a sunny day. Very friendly staff. Did notice some issues with a few greens, but still worth the trip from Saint Simons. Fairly priced.
Will return.
Nice Course
Enjoyed playing this course, nice layout and course is in good condition. One draw back was when I got to one of the tee box on the back nine the sprinklers were on in the box, and the maintenance guy did not cut them off, so I had to wait several minutes before I could tee off.
Nice course
We enjoyed our round of golf there on our way back from Florida to SC. Everything worked very well and you get a great course for your money!
Friendly stuff, good conditions, well prepared course!
Georgia Gem
Very Nice Course Plyed 18 holes in 3 hours 15 minutes. Course was nice fairways a little dry which is expected with no rain and greens were good.
Nice but....
Course layout is fun. losing some greens. Bring bug spray for the range
Relaxing
My husband & I love this course. We try to go about 3 times a month from Jacksonville, Fla. The people in the pro shop are fantastic & even the 19th hole has good sandwiches. We never feel like we are being rushed & no one has ever jumped Infront of you on the 10th tee. We play this challenging course in 3-4 hrs.. Enjoy the scenery while you play this course, we have seen gators every time we have played. The price is also great.To the staff keep up the great work !!!
Great course
Played this on a Wednesday at 10:30 and did not see a soul until #13. Course is in pretty decent condition. A couple greens and fairways could use some work but we are coming right out of winter and have been in a drought. Other than that a real fun course.
Staff are the BEST
Where to begin; from the moment you step into the ProShop you are greeted w/staff that should be cloned to other courses. We had the pleasure of joining up w/Pat (not sure of his last name) from the ProShop one day and did he ever lay the red carpet out for us. While playing hole 9 he shared w/us that he lived on the hole & if we needed refreshments he would be glad to provide us with water, soda or beer. Keep in mind this was the first time we had met. Also, the waitress & her daughter who works the bar & grille are two of the most pleasant waitresses you could ever want to have serve you. I certainly don't want to discount the rest of the Staff as I get they are off the same mold as Pat & the waitress & her daughter that I mentioned previously. The course from tee to green seems to always be in good shape & the stunning views of the intra costal waterway from holes 2, 3, 6 & 7 is spectacular. We come from Jacksonville often to play this course & if it were up to me I would be playing it much more often than I do today, mainly because of how the Staff treats you. Pat is absolutely a Southern Gentleman and has professionally shared w/me several times that I should join the club. Not pushy at all; just a gentle soul with a kindred spirit like the waitresses. Believe me I would join the course in a heart beat if I lived closer than Jacksonville.
drop in
stopped on our way north. loved it so much we are considering wintering in the area. course was great, fast true greens and all staff were fantastic. a hidden jewel.
Enjoyable Course
We've played LIL at this time of year for the past decade and always enjoy the experience. While there was a men's group of 20+ who teed off just before us -- and we were a twosome -- we found the pace of play to be quite good and finished our round in about 3 1/2 hours. As others have noted, fairways and greens are still 'greening up', although given the mild winter things are more advanced than usual for this early in the year. Excellent value and good fun.
RETIRED
Very nice layout, fairways need lots of water, very firm, nice greens except for 2 of them, looked like
fungus of some kind. For the price, worth a play.
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Since it is early in the year, fairway grass is still rejuvenating, Some Greens have mold and rough spots but overall the course plays good.
The staff is very friendly and provides professional service. I enjoy playing this course.
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Very disapointed with conditions greens were in bad shape course is very dry. tee boxes were awful some greens on back side were almost completely gone will not be back