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Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park
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Situated at the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, the Lakes Golf Course at Laura S. Walker State Park is home to an abundance of native plants and wildlife including alligators, gopher tortoises, and blue herons. True to its name, the course has three large lakes and the layout is routed through numerous varieties of oak trees and palmettos. The course is as challenging as it is scenic with heavily undulating greens, water hazards, and strategically placed bunkers. There is also subtle but tricky, links-style mounding defining each of the fairways and landing areas. The course strikes a nice balance of player-friendly and difficult holes but be prepared for the final holes on both the front and back nine, they are considered the toughest on the golf course.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6595 yards | 71.9 | 122 |
| White | 72 | 6015 yards | 68.4 | 112 |
| Gold | 72 | 5536 yards | 66.3 | 106 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4734 yards | 66.6 | 106 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.1/127 | 376 | 407 | 155 | 572 | 402 | 194 | 319 | 476 | 462 | 3363 | 428 | 493 | 301 | 551 | 191 | 393 | 328 | 179 | 427 | 3291 | 6654 |
| White M: 69.1/123 W: 74.6/134 | 334 | 384 | 135 | 507 | 387 | 181 | 293 | 440 | 428 | 3089 | 396 | 449 | 275 | 499 | 169 | 361 | 289 | 165 | 382 | 2985 | 6074 |
| Gold M: 66.6/116 W: 72.1/130 | 290 | 363 | 122 | 489 | 333 | 150 | 276 | 411 | 364 | 2798 | 352 | 415 | 257 | 467 | 154 | 319 | 275 | 151 | 364 | 2754 | 5552 |
| Red M: 63.0/103 W: 68.0/112 | 251 | 305 | 104 | 450 | 284 | 133 | 216 | 360 | 320 | 2423 | 300 | 343 | 221 | 407 | 121 | 282 | 225 | 130 | 309 | 2338 | 4761 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 |
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Photo submitted by u000008033373 on 08/06/2015
good value
Was cart path only lots of rain the day before still fun wet shoes and all
Worth The Drive
Exceptional course with conditions that the majority of private courses could only hope to rival. Worth every bit of the 1 plus hour drive from my north florida home. I could only hope that north florida had a course like this. Thank You for a great day of golf.
Great day
Excellent conditions
Greens very nice but whew the pin placements for a Thurs were rough
Haven't been there in awhile so the bunkers were great to play out of. Not that hard compacted sorta sand from times past.
Always worth the trip from Jax, fl
Quiet Course
This has to be the most secluded course I’ve played
Greens are in great shape!
Fast greens and open fairways! Just wish they would get a beverage cart.
Most play
Weather was outstanding. Fairways/Greens in great shape. Cart-paths could use some repairs. I’ve been playing this course about 6 times a year. Worth over an hour drive from Jacksonville, Fl
Great spot in nature!
Course is located in a beautiful, secluded Ga State Park, an hour’s drive from the famous Golden Isles golf courses. Tucked away in the woods, serenity is the word. No highway, railroad or even aircraft noise. Golfers, and the birds! Fun course, challenging but forgiving. Staff (and volunteer workers) could not be more friendly. Same for the golfers you may meet (I generally play as a single). Try it, you’ll like it.
Great Georgia Park Golf Course
My wife and I both enjoy the course. The greens are great and consistent since being upgraded a couple of years ago. The tee block locations ensure that the course is fair for both men and ladies.
Really Nice Course!
Course is in relatively good shape. Cart paths need some work. Overall, extremely satisfied with course and round.
Great place to play
Staff is always very friendly. Busiest times are usually from 8-12. The course is always in good condition. Greens are usually pretty fast. I golf here very regular and will continue to play here.
The troll in the clubhouse
Course is quiet beautiful.always a hidden gem.but that same lady who insists on telling u about hot deal tee time an extra rider fee ruins it for me every time she's there I groan before meet her at counter.
Peaceful. Fun. Challenging enough!
Tee time 10:20. 2-some. Arrived 15 minute before tee time. Was told our time tee time was moved to 10:25. We watched a 4- some tee off at 10:20. We could have kept our time; 4-some tee off after us. 10:36 we still couldn't tee off.
Asked 4-some to let us go through. They areed.
We enjoyed playing 17 holes.
Moving us behind the 4-ome was unacceptable!
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