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Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park

5500 Laura Walker Rd, Waycross, Georgia 31503, Ware County
(912) 285-6154, (877) 591-5578, (800) 434-0982
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630 Reviews
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Lakes GC at Laura Walker State Park
A view of a green with water and bunkers coming into play at Lakes Golf Course from Laura Walker State Park
Lakes GC at Laura Walker State Park
A view over the water from Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park
Lakes GC at Laura Walker State Park
A view of a hole at Lakes Golf Course from Laura Walker State Park
Lakes GC at Laura Walker State Park
A view of a green at Lakes Golf Course from Laura Walker State Park
Lakes GC at Laura Walker State Park
A sunny day view of a green at Lakes Golf Course from Laura Walker State Park
Lakes GC at Laura Walker State Park
A view from Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park

About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6656 yds
Rating 72.0
Slope 126
Type Public
Style Links
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Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Steve Burns

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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 630 reviews
98.1%
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630
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  • Conditions
    4.5
  • Value
    4.7
  • Layout
    4.8
  • Friendliness
    4.8
  • Pace
    4.6
  • Amenities
    4.1
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

Course Challenges:
Undulating Greens 15
Bunkers 14
Water Hazards 12
Best For:
Locals 15
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
Walkers 11
Location is:
Worth the Drive 12

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u772462570
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000002259780
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000001675890
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Day

We found the course to be challenging but fair. We are looking forward to going back soon.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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uDGII1983DG
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice Golf outing to kick off our Golf Week

This course is fantastic the challenges are all visible, a few doglegs that are risk reward shots. The condition of these new greens are worth the ride I can’t see them doing nothing but improving. We had a great time. We will be back.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Michael6694109
Reviews 64
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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dee1960
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A good course to play

This is the 2nd Golf Course we have play that is ran by the state Of Georgia and both course have been in great shape and fun to play.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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jameyosteen
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

New Greens are looking good

Tee'd off at 10 and played in 3.5 hours. No rushing.

Tee boxes and fairways are looking very nice.

The new greens are rolling great but beware...the surface is hard.

1 or 2 times being punched and they will be awesome!!!

Aim for the front edge is the way I played the new greens...worked well.

The sand in the sand traps has had a year to settle in and is perfect...yes, I found several.

Looking forward to getting a group up for a full weekend of play.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u747814714
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Golfing close to the Swamp

The course is in good shape. New greens are extremely hard and not very receptive. They putt good though.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
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tkronheim
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u879745624
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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mroach011
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Getting better

The new greens are getting better each week. The remainder of the course is in good shape and being well maintained.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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toeballboy
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good greens

Course was soaked so cart had to be left on path. Greens are in tremendous shape. Lady at counter was not very friendly.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Golfing21
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314160963389
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Bad greens

They have decided to redo all the greens at the same time. They made up some temporary greens, and they are absolutely horrendous! The ball bounces a few inches off the 'green' trying to make the hole.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314161094519
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Best Round

Today was the first time my friend and I were able to get together and be able to enjoy a round of golf. I shot the best I have shot in a long time and ended up with a 94. He destroyed me he shot the best round he has ever shot… he ended up with a 71. The course was in excellent condition and there temporary greens were better than most places permanent greens. I can’t wait to go back after the 28th and see the permanent greens because they are already looking FANTASTIC!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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sanderta
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Bad Temp Greens on all Holes

They were working on all of the regular greens which were in need of a lot of work. The temp greens were not mowed properly (grass too high) which made putting useless. Also, the temp greens in front of the regular greens made GPS pretty much useless as well. Suggest posting warning msg on Golf Now web site.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314161746719
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Greens under repair.

Greens under repair. Good be a very nice course when completed.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Golfing21
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Going to be nice when greens are done. Overall, very good course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000002473128
Reviews 15
Played

No Greens

This course is replacing all the greens. You play 18 temporary greens. The new greens may be ready by next year.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Driver33
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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