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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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Great facility
We arrived 2 hours early for our tee time.
We were on our way back from Hilton head SC, and mis calculated the amount of time needed to get there.
The course was wide open, however, to play earlier than our tee time we had to pay $ 10 per player
They said they don't make any money on hot deals and even do it was wide open we could not play early unless. we paid.
My health is important to me but not them.
The course was nice enough. We arrived and there were 5 cars in the parking lot. Went into the clubhouse to check in. The guy inside was nice and explained the layout. When we asked for another key so we could ride separately, the voice from the office yelled out no. Huh, been playing throughout pandemic in seperate carts at every other course, why not here. Not like tthey were running low. We were the only ones there. Oh, because we had a hot deal, they weren't making any money off of us. Then read a memo on the counter. Due to lack of staff we will no longer be sanitizing carts after use. We will never go back or recommend this course to anyone after their lack of caring about my safety.
The course is coming into form again after aerification...
Report Card
Tee boxes - 85
Fairways - 90
Greens - 85
Fairway & Green side Bunkers - 100
The course is green!!! Looking great.
Pay attention on the cart paths...there are a couple of heaves that will spill your drink!
Going to enjoy several rounds this week!
Great Public Facility
The greens are running good and true, not as much break as you might think.
Better by the day...
The greens are getting right, finally! Pace of play was perfect, wasn't even that busy. You just need to go early to beat the sweltering heat that catches you on the back 9.... Go play!
The greens are a little slow, but this is the best shape I have ever seen the course in!!!!
Great Public Facility
This is one of the best Public courses in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida. If you play this course, you will not be disappointed with the course.
Great Golf
Having played this course several times I can say this is a great place. Course conditions are always good and consistent. Greens, fairways, and yes even the roughs are kept neat and clean. I will (and do) recommend this course to all golfers, high and low handicappers.
Most play
If you are in the area or willing to drive, you must played. Well maintained, green slightly slow but in great shape. 6600 may seem short for some long hitters, but you better placed in the right spot. Recomeneded.
Worth the drive!
This is a hidden gem! Course was in amazing condition. It is a bit out of the way, but being a state run facility, it is nestled in with a State Park, and the views are just fantastic.
Greens were in great shape, but were just a tad slow. Other than that, this course is a must play.
Put this one on your list.. you won't be disappointed!
Always a joy!
Never have I ever had a bad round at this course! Been playing off and in since high school!
The staff is just excellent!
Sunny Hot Saturday But a Great Day on the golf course
The course was in very good shape. The course would benefit having Course Marshall’s riding around. To help with slow play. The first 9 tool 2 hours 30 minutes to play because of slow play. The back 9 was faster.. The layout is very good. Shot my best score today. even with tough pin placemats today.
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