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
Nice conditions for Feb - very long from Tips.
This course is fairly easy with wide open fairways. The length and wind conditions can make up for it though - over 7000 from the Tips. The greens were in pretty good shape for February - not perfect but balls rolled pretty well. All in all an enjoyable day of golf.
Did I mention the wind?
Great layout, challenging holes. And then there's the wind. How is it possible to have the wind in your face on every hole, no matter which direction you are facing? Better have your knock down shots and low boring drives ready for this course. Other than a slow twosome who refused to let a single golfer pass (or even acknowledge my presence waiting on every hole), I finally joined up with some Canadian snowbirds who were really nice and fun which made the day.
Price problems
Was advertised with taxes and fees on golfnow but they tacked on almost 5 bucks at course for 'additional taxes.' If the actual price was listed As advertised I would have chose a better course like Sea Palms.
A Wonderful Course Near I-95
We drive north from Amelia Island several times per year to play this gem in South GA. It's generally quiet but is being discovered by more and more folks, so play is a bit slower than a year ago. The views and scenery are lovely, and the challenges intermittent to keep everyone on their toes.
One of my favorites
I've played this course since the first year it was open! I cut my teeth on this course, and at times with coastal winds can still play difficult!! #laurelislandlinks
Playable Course at good value.
Beautiful weather in January, 70 degrees. Greens were pretty fast considering rye grass over seeding and rolled great.
A "links style" course.
I've played this course off and on since it first opened. Its always a pleasure to golf there. There is plenty of grass in the fairways and rough, the greens usually in good shape and enough water to make things interesting.
Nice layout
Course was in good condition, greens very good. Staff was friendly and we enjoyed our day.
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
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!!!
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.
Beautiful Views
Enjoyable experience.A nice course and at a good price.
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.
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.
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.
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.