Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park in Waycross, Georgia, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.6

609 Reviews (609)

5 Stars

334

4 Stars

220

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.5

Value

4.7

Layout

4.7

Friendliness

4.7

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.1

98.9%

Recommend this course

582 out of 609 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.9

35 Reviews (35)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

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Conditions

4.7

Value

4.8

Layout

4.9

Pace

4.8

Amenities

4.4

StaffFriendliness

4.9

100.0%

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35 out of 35 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.8

84 Reviews (84)

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4 Stars

3 Stars

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Conditions

4.6

Value

4.8

Layout

4.9

Pace

4.7

Amenities

4.3

StaffFriendliness

4.9

100.0%

Recommend this course

84 out of 84 reviews

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Course Highlights

The course layout earns top marks, with a well-balanced mix of accessible and challenging holes kept in excellent condition with fast, smooth greens. Friendly staff, strong value, and a reliable pace of play make this course worth the drive.

About

Holes 18

Type Public

Style Links

Par 72

Length 6595 yards

Slope 122

Rating 71.9

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.

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Satellite Layout

Tees

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

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for The Lakes Golf Course at Laura S. Walker State Park

Metrics:

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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Course Details

Year Built 1996

Golf Season Year round

Architect Steve Burns

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

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Reviews

4.6

609 Reviews (609)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:

Undulating Greens 15

Bunkers 14

Water Hazards 12

This course/club is great for:

Locals 15

Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14

Walkers 11

This Course's Location is:

Worth the Drive 12

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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asptsman

Played On 04/12/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

The Lakes at Laura Walker

Like the layout. Nice open course and not tricked up as so many try to be. A little long in the tooth and needs new greens. Rest of course in pretty good shape.

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Comment

Connie4455536

Played On 04/06/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

bldeen

Played On 03/29/2021

Reviews 5

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

jameyosteen

Played On 03/26/2021

Reviews 49

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Perfect weather

Used cart

Greens are about to be replaced

The course will be going to temporary greens the first weeks of April. The pro shop person said 3 months before the new greens will be in place. Call before you book to see.

Conditions Fair

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

herbermeyer

Played On 03/25/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

Baileycw

Played On 03/20/2021

Reviews 2

4.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

bldeen

Played On 03/19/2021

Reviews 5

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

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tkronheim

Played On 03/14/2021

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Greens are rough this time of year

Not bad greens are bumping and no live grass yet but worth it to play

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

TALLTABB

Played On 03/10/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Poor

Value Excellent

Layout Average

Friendliness Fair

Pace Poor

Amenities Average

Comment

u879745624

Played On 03/08/2021

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

bassone4000

Played On 02/26/2021

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Matthew5431829

Played On 02/27/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

1.0

First Time Playing

Will never return

By seeing the reviews on the course I thought it was going to be a great round of golf today. I never play at The Lakes Laura S. Walker. As I walk in the club house the employe checking me in was really short and rude. First 3 holes were great, from there it was horrible. Theirs nobody to clear you to go ahead and start play, so as a ground of 7 we’re playing they backed up 6 other groups. As I was the 6th. Greens have recently been sprayed with grass seed. So their like putting on concrete. By the 11th hole I got tried of waiting almost 15 mins in between shots. And called it a day. Would not recommend this course.

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Fair

Friendliness Poor

Pace Poor

Comment

u879745624

Played On 02/24/2021

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Greens are getting redone soon which will help as there isn’t much grass left to putt on at the moment. Have played here for years and is an excellent course for ladies.

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

Lee8696920

Played On 02/21/2021

Reviews 24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Fair

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

Comment

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gwanghkwon

Played On 02/07/2021

Reviews 34

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Cold weather

Used cart

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

tkronheim

Played On 02/04/2021

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Greens

Today the greens were in really ruff shape! Tee boxes good.

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Jray227

Played On 01/30/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

u000005430066

Played On 01/24/2021

Reviews 20

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Needs work

The layout is good, fairways and sand traps are good, but the greens need a lot of work.

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

tkronheim

Played On 01/21/2021

Reviews 12

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

DeborahSweat

Played On 12/29/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park?

Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park is located at 5500 Laura Walker Rd, Waycross, Georgia 31503, Ware County.

Is Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park open to the public?

Yes, Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park is open to the public.

What year did Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park open?

Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park was built in 1996.

Who designed Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park?

Steve Burns is the architect of Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park.

What is the par of Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park

The par of Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park is 72.

What is the length of Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park

The length of Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park is 6595 yards.

What is the rating of Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park

The rating of Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park is 71.9.

What is the slope of Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park

The slope of Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park is 122.

What are the course conditions at Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park are great.

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