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Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park

4.6
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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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4.6
609 Reviews (609)
5 Stars
334
4 Stars
220
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
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98.9%
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582 out of 609 reviews
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4.9
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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35 out of 35 reviews
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4.8
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
15
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%
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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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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

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

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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

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Vincent2136685
Played On
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Really Nice Course!

Course is in relatively good shape. Cart paths need some work. Overall, extremely satisfied with course and round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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XEP9yKNIbdUIBCL2gyKN
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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JacobsS
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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rbwg1
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Birthday Present for brother

What a beautiful day for golf on a course that is a gem but more people are catching on although being busy the pace was very good will be back soon would be going more but I live in north Jax. Fla. fuel prices are stupid but it will get better hopefully be June.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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RTouchette
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A nice place to play GOLF

With Walt at the reception we feel that we are BIENVENUE

We played here six times during our vacation at Laura Walker State Park

Will come back next year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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CJjFLPpT5xrzRAoJmaqm
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Reviews 2
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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papope21
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Course was in excellent shape and everyone was super friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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RTouchette
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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cbsand50
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Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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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Dave7121013
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Keikni
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Never Disappoints

I make a few trips every year up from Jax to play this course....it is my favorite in the entire area. Love the seclusion in the state park (no houses, etc.) and the layout is just so fun to play. I will happily to continue to make the trip up from Jax, this place is a true treasure!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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TomR59
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Course was in great shape. Pace of play was really good as well

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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TomR59
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Course was in great shape. Pace of play was very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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jamiewebb
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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easpickles
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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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cbsand50
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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swhite1207
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What a great course!

I was in town for a meeting and played this course…what a great layout! The course is in great condition…the fairways and greens were great! If I am ever in the area again, I will definitely make a visit and will tell others to play as well!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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OSAUVFn08p0OptBVQjtj
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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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Brett9369058
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Minnesota Advisor
Previously Played

The Hidden Gem in the swamp

45 minutes west of I-95 near Waycross GA lies Laura Walker State Park. I have played this course so many times and it never disappoints. The course is fun, fair and reasonably priced, well worth the drive. You will see deer, gators and bald eagles. Fairways are in above avg shape, tees are in average shape and the greens are big, receptive, and roll fairly. Play it if given the opportunity….

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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jlbarker
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Laura Walker golf voursr

Course was in great condition. Weather was perfect. Enjoyed the course. Best value around SSI.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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cbsand50
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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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