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3.9
681 Reviews (681)
5 Stars
212
4 Stars
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3 Stars
79
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
80.9%
Recommend this course
607 out of 681 reviews
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3.9
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
82.3%
Recommend this course
51 out of 62 reviews
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3.8
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
77.8%
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77 out of 99 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
681 Reviews (681)
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Reviews 38
Handicap 0-4
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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another round at Laurel Island

First, I gave the rating of 3 Stars for course conditions because Hurricane Helene just came through a couple days earlier. This rating does not reflect on the "usual" conditions of this course. My previous rounds this course is minimum 4 stars. My only "compliant" is, I understand hurricane clean-up but playing on a Sunday morning PLEASE mow the greens. I'll be back in a few days looking forward to it. Hopefully ground crew has caught up to the hurricane debris.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Decline

Would assume it is getting ready to close, or is suffering from no money. Really sad for what could be a really pretty course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs TLC

A round here should be a really nice experience, but lack of attention detracts.

Bunkers have not been tended for a long time, with tall grass and weeds in most of them. Empty cans, bottles and wrappers litter the rough on several holes. Fairways and greens are in decent shape, so hit 'em straight!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

It used to be worth the drive from Jax.

The course itself is a nice place to play.

Tee boxes average

Fairways decent

Greens for the most part ok

Bunkers can't even be called bunkers, holes with weeds and dirt.

For the price they changed l charge, they could put more money into making it what it was a few years ago

I only said yes to recommend playing there because of the layout, but it needs work

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Reviews 2
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2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout

Have played here several times over the past year. Absolutely enjoy playing there however the recent rain events has taken its toll. Can’t find a better course when Mother Nature cooperates. Will definitely play it again when the area dries out.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Light, First Out

Always enjoy playing this course especially early on a Sunday morning. Course was in really good shape, and the greens made putting fun. Will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

The reputation of this course is one of a great course layout and awesome experience. Well I'm here to tell you that they are resting on their reputation. I realize rain has played a big part on the course maintenance, however when the bunkers have 2 foot tall weeds and grass growing in them..... The greens are DEAD in a lot of places and where there's grass there's weeds too. I felt that the cost far exceeded the worth of the course I was playing. It was a goat track. Reminds me of an old saying.... You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig. I will never go back there again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What a disappointment

Have been playing this course at least once a year for the past 15 years. The condition of the course on 8/16/24 was horrible. Rough has not been cut for weeks, bunkers were unplayable, tee boxes were shaggy and to make matters even worse the price went up 50% from last year. Avoid until ownership decides to bring it back from its current state of disrepair. There are much better options than paying $60 for this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Overall the course was great, I’ve actually played here a few times. Had a family emergency come up around my 3rd hole and had to leave. When I tried to rain check the pro shop said I couldn’t due to paying online. Not mad by any mean and don’t blame anyone, but I feel like I shoudlve been given a 9 hole rain check atleast being I only got through 3 holes. Great course though..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and fairways were in excellent condition along with the tee boxes. Bunkers were in bad shape and the ruff was weedy. Really enjoyed the course. It's fair and the main areas that most golfers want to be in good shape were in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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