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3.9
710 Reviews (710)
5 Stars
221
4 Stars
367
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
81.3%
Recommend this course
632 out of 710 reviews
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3.9
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
86.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 29 reviews
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4.0
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.5%
Recommend this course
71 out of 83 reviews
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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
710 Reviews (710)

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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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

A Good Track, But...

I played this Davis Love-designed course when it opened and was impressed with everything.

When I played the other day, all the bunkers were closed and were being completely rebuilt, which is a good sign.

The fairways and greens were just OK.

This course has the potential to be a gem, and hopefully, it is heading in that direction.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the value… redoing bunkers which will greatly improve the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wasn’t first out but first to finish

Played through two groups with a 7:56 tee time, played a 2:40 round. Guy below me commented on horrible greens and mushrooms who played 2 days before me and I saw no issues and greens were patchy but faster. I’d rather have fast and challenging than slow and pretty greens. Always love playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Course under construction

Course has construction equipment on several holes. Bunkers are all dug up and unplayable, some have cement and others are just mounds of dirt. Cart path is broken concrete and gravel. Pro shop did not inform me of the construction at check in and hung up on me when I called to ask about the construction crews closing hole.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bunkers Not Playable

Did not know course is under renovations. No bunkers are playable, tractors and workers in most of the bunkers. Greens are overgrown with weed spurts. Rates should be $25 max until the repairs are done. Amazing layout, too bad such poor conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 39
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

Always enjoy playing here

Overall, I would rate this course 4.5 Stars but for Course Conditions I gave a three star mainly for the high rough. But I understand the recent weather events it's time to mow it down. I lost a ball in it, and I KNOW where I hit it. I do highly recommend playing this course. I will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 15
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
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

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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
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 97
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
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 39
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
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