Lanier Islands Legacy - lake
The lakeside views of the Lanier Islands Legacy golf course can be distracting.
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, Georgia 30518, US
(770) 945-8787
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About Lanier Islands

Georgia's Lanier Islands is a 1,200-acre resort community on a string of islands on Lake Lanier an hour's drive from Atlanta. It has several lodging options, starting with a Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and The Legacy Lodge at Lanier Islands. There are also condo, villa and RV park options. The 18-hole golf course, Lanier Islands Golf Club, is a past selection of the US Golfers' Choice Top 50. Amenities at Lanier Islands beyond golf include a waterpark and beach area, marina, spa as well as multiple dining and bar concepts ranging from indoors to outdoors and beachfront.

Facts

Price Range$$, $, $$$
Property Class★★★
Acres1200
Year Opened1974
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite, Villas/Casitas
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Lanier Islands

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
729 Reviews (729)
Review 1
Recommended
Played

풍경이 최고입니다.

경치가 예술이고 날씨는 최고였습니다.

도전적인 홀이 많이 있어요. 비거리가 많이 나가시는 분은 좋은데.....

캐리로 200m가 안되면 물 못 건너는 홀도 있어요.

그린은 빠르고 페어웨이도 너무 좋아야...

비싼 이유가 있더라구요...

First Time Playing
Perfect 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 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Nice but Slow

Nice course with terrific views of Lake Lanier. Friendly staff, great practice area. Pace of play is terrible and no ranger to encourage slow groups to pick it up. Sending electronic messages to cart GPS screens does nothing. Ruins the experience.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fantastic Experience

Great course. Each hole has its own nuance. #12 has to be my favorite with the 200+ carry over water. Everything was in great shape.

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
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Experience

Loved the course, everything included was nice, course was well kept and the Scenery was Amazing.

Can't wait to get back and play another Round

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The BEST GOLF EXPERIENCE EVER!!!

This place is everything they advertise and more! The staff is over the top with customer service. They meet you at your vehicle and take your clubs to your cart with your name on it. The practice balls, food and drinks are included in your price. This will definitely be one of my favorite courses to play a round at for now on!!!

Keep this up and everyone I know will be going here to play, no matter the drive!😂😂😂 They don’t have enough stars for me to give them 10 stars. I LOVE this place!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Terrible value. Advertise food included, terrible food for 140$

Just a bad value compared other courses in the area. They pride themselves on providing food, but the quality is terrible and has even gotten worse over the years. You can play courses in better condition and more reasonable green fees. Nice layout, great staff, just would like to see either course conditions improve or not charge the most in Atlanta for public golf. Not the best track for the money.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hospitality

Leia may be one of the great employees that I’ve dealt with I 67 years. having an employee like her is what all employers strive for, to represent the establishment in such a manner that is pleasing that want you to come back. She exemplifies this. Thank you for a great experience

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
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

High Handicapers Beware

Amazing course! Great conditions top to bottom. Greens, fairways, tee boxes, bunkers were all pristine!

A warning for the average golfer though, this may not be your course. Lots of narrow fairways and tee shots that needed to be shaped. Also a few holes have long carries.

Greens were fast, and almost always protected by a bunker or two.

Pin placements were almost comical sometimes as they were always on a ridge and sometimes only a few feet from one edge of the green.

Food, drinks and range balls all included in your round so don’t be too scared of that price.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Slow Pay Ruins Day

The speed of play was so slow it was painful we gave up after 12 holes as waiting 15 to 20 minutes on every tee would not come and pay again on a weekend

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 10/25/2024

Thanks for the feedback and we are sorry the pace wasn't particularly good that day at specific times. We manage our pace of play through our GPS system on the golf carts. Average pace of play for Saturday October 19, 2025 was 4:38 and our target is 4:30. There were a few groups behind that time close to 4:50. We are not sure what tee time you had but we see that the 10:24AM tee time exited the golf course after 13 holes at 3:23 through 13 which is around a hole behind our target pace. We appreciate the candid feedback and hope you will return at a less busy time.

Regards,

Legacy Golf

Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Met expectations!

Online gallery and drone footage looked spectacular, and in reality it was also. When we arrived they took our clubs and invited us to go inside and enjoy any food or drink (non alcoholic) we wanted as it’s part of the experience of playing there.

The course played as tough as expected and greens were fast and had some slope to them

Will definitely be back.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Super Nice Course

No easy putts, but plays relatively short from the blues. In great shape. Greens roll fast.

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 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden Gem on The Lake

If you want a fun, yet challenging course with some of the most picturesque golf you’ll ever play then this is the place for you. The staff is amazing and the course is always in great shape with some of the best greens in the Southeast. This is truly the best kept secret in Georgia.

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
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good condition

The courses are good conditions and always the staff are friendly but the price too high.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Unforgettable golf course!!!

We, our families enjoyed golf in unforgettable and beautiful golf course, Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course in Sep.24,2024.

We fully satisfied in this world class golf course with the great course, great foods and beverages services and very kind employees.

I want to go again whenever I visit Atlanta in the future. Thank you so much^^

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect 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
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best Course in Atlanta

Lanier Islands Legacy GC is the best among the many public and private courses that I played on. It starts with really excellent service from the staff upon arrival, followed by the unlimited food and drink that comes with the reservation. Then, the course itself -the layout and the views - is simply amazing. The tee times are well spaced out. There is no or very short wait time to hit shots. The course is very challenging and I always have high scores but that is a different story :-) Try it. Highly recommendable.

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
Review 1
Played

Greens are Trash

For 150 bucks, you’d expect greens that are more than 5 on the stump meter. These greens rolled like garbage.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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