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Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park

4.7
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Lakes GC at Laura Walker State Park
A view over the water from Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park

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4.7
621 Reviews (621)
5 Stars
344
4 Stars
221
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
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98.2%
Recommend this course
593 out of 621 reviews
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4.8
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.7%
Recommend this course
42 out of 43 reviews
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4.7
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.6%
Recommend this course
68 out of 69 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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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
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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

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Reviews

4.7
621 Reviews (621)

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

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abrendeke
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Pete1059
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Laura Lake Course

I paid through this app for 18 holes of golf including a cart. My wife which doesn’t play golf decided to go with me and ride along so I would not be by myself. Staff made me pay for a cart fee for her to ride with me. Total rip off, I really don’t think I will be returning to the course

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/17/2026

A lot of courses do this.

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rj1309
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Everything about it is good…. Just a long drive from Amelia Island

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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isuckatgolf83
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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OPEgGRF4A8KxlRHlSGKm
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Donkey

Course was in excellent condition and greens were very smooth & fast! Would highly recommend this course to everyone!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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KenS1972
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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THillery22
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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flintstonega
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Extra rider

An extra rider like if you bring your wife just to ride with you cost 26$ witch is ridiculous

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Konrad01
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jonleeharris
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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easpickles
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Paul6598967
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Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great Greens

Greens were in Excellent Condition. A much better deal than Jekyll Island Golf Courses, which have become pricey, even though the Island is supposed to be for “The People of Georgia”.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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yrNOI9cRG8owDgOiY0t4
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Doughking
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in excellent condition. Staff always friendly.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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jonleeharris
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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jonleeharris
Played On
Reviews 9
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 Good
Amenities Good
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IIXtrSaheUzpdjrrMhUV
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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9M9iXbw6mZgv1gnm1npG
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot

I enjoyed playing here. We started at 3:30 pm and as expected it was hot. Had a breeze blowing on the front nine that died down on the back. Pace of play was great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u4036725
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great facility

They probably play this place once a month, however, I live two hours and 20 minutes away. That being said, I like the golf course that much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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abrown34343
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

This is a good course with easily and challenging holes.

Play was slow as there were several two-somes and one some too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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