5653 Laura Walker Road, Waycross, Georgia 31503, US
(912) 285-6154
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About Laura S. Walker State Park

Georgia's Laura S. Walker State Park is located in the southeast part of the state near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the largest nearby city is Jacksonville 90 minutes away by car. The state park is home to The Lakes Golf Course, an 18-hole course opened in 1996 and plays 6,656 yards from the back tees. Overnight guests of the state park can stay in one of six cabins, each of which are two bedrooms. There are also RV and campsites available. Off-course amenities here include a dog park, sand beach along the lake, boating, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals.

Facts

Price Range$
Property Class★
Acres626
Year Opened1996
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Laura S. Walker State Park

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
634 Reviews (634)
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

First time playing at this course. I was very pleased with the course.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

What a surprise! The overall course was in good condition. The tee boxes could use a little care but it’s hard to complain about this given the other aspects of the holes all being positive. The price value was spectacular.

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First Time Playing
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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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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 4.0
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
T O P 250
Reviews 123
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice golf course ,generous fairways , fast and hard greens

Great course , good variety of holes , in good shape with very hard and fast greens .Will defined play here again .

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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
T O P 250
Reviews 123
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Lovely Georgia course , big pines , great layout and new greens

Greens were fast and hard , generous fairways and great layout . Will definitely play here again

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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course and price. We waited a bunch on the back 9 but course was great. I've that GA has state parks with camping and golf!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Love the course

I enjoyed the layout. Lots of doglegs. The greens are huge, undulating, true and medium speed. The fairways are hard and the ball will run.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Layout With Fast Firm Greens

This was my first time playing this course. I was supposed to play with three ladies, but they said I might prefer to play with the threesome of fellas in front of them. I joined the guys, and boy was that a mistake. They were elderly gentlemen, and although they were very nice, they were terribly slow. After three holes, they waved the threesome of ladies through on four. By the time we completed five, we were already TWO holes behind the ladies. Also, there were numerous groups stacking up behind us. At this point, I left the guys and played on. When I got to ten, I asked the ladies if I could join them. They gracefully agreed after I told them of my dilemma. The back nine was so pleasurable, and I finally got to enjoy the golf course without worrying about our group playing faster. The ladies were knowledgeable, and played right along. Couldn't ask for better playing partners. One word of caution about back pin placements is yardage. Do not play to the yardages as balls will run off due to the firm and fast greens. Play to the center, and be happy with a par. Really liked the layout.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

New greens

This is a great course for the average golfer that is very well maintained in a state park. Very rural location, but has just replaced the greens (Feb. 2022) and the fairways are in good shape. As a senior, female golfer this is an especially user-friendly course. Great layout, scenery and wild life. Nice pro shop, but just snacks available.

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 3.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Worth the Drive

My wife and spend February in St. Simons Island. I saw this course on Golfnow and even though it was an hour drive away, decided to give it a try for the first time last year. I enjoyed the course and decided to go again. The condition of the course has gotten much better - especially the greens and greenside bunkers. All of the green complexes have been redone and the results are impressive. So make the drive and enjoy this course. And stop by Scott's Barbeque in Waynesville for amazing food.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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