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
632 Reviews (632)
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great course

Course was in great shape. Best in the times I've played it. Snackbar closed (as always it seems). Pro shop is a little spendy but well stocked.

Previously Played
Hot 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 4.0
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

What a difference

Played here in January and it was ok but they have hired a new greens keeper and now what a big change.Course was in the best shape I have ever seen.From excellent greens to new sand in the bunkers everything was what you would expect to see on a high priced course but the greens fee are very reasonable.Loved it and I will definitely be back.

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course good challenge

I have played this course several times and score better on it than any other courses in the area. Recommend you play it.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great value

Course in great condition and the staff was awesome. Worth the hour drive I took from Brunswick.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Bang for the buck

You can’t beat it. Hot deal on a Friday morning $20 after fees. I’ve played courses for $60 not as nice. Very well taken care of. Love this place

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 3.0
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great shape

A beautiful course great layout green are perfect will play again soon.

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Lakes

Play this course on a regular basis. Would love to see deals offered around 8 to 9 am.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Mr.

Today’s play at Laura S. Walker was awesome. Friendly staff from the club house to the green keepers. Clubhouse staff was expecting us, greeted the group by name that was on the reservation with a smile and body language that really made us feel welcome. Clubhouse staff also explained areas to be cautious around due to rain the night before, talked about how the course was playing. When the group was out playing the course, green keeper respected our play by shutting off or idling down their equipment. The course was immaculate from the tee box to the greens. The ruff was nicely maintained, sand in traps was soft and raked, just beautiful! We shall return soon.... Diesel! Playing from the tips!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course is in sweet shape

Tee boxes are very lush..

Fairways are really nice

Rough has been cut down which helped a lot...thick rough would be a nightmare!!

Bunkers, with rakes are sweet...but, looks like they are letting their waste areas grow back in.

Greens are in sweet shape.

Great time for a South Georgia get-a-way!!

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course is in very good condition.

They have done a lot of work on the course. Sand bunkers have been redone and are in excellent condition. Greens are in good shape too! Fairways are also in good shape. It will test your skills and is fun to play. With golfnow you can play for less than $20. Recommend this course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best Shape in Years

We play this course 2 or 3 times per week! Go play this course as soon as possible! The course

is in great shape!

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

What a gem!

Could not have asked for better conditions! The course is in superb condition, especially for a well-used public course. Greens excellent, with moderate speed. Well groomed fairways and bunkers. Just a delight to play and a great scoring course, as well. Definitely will be back to enjoy future rounds.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot 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 2.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Book your tee time now

The state park has spent money! Fresh sand in the traps, some new tee boxes, fairways and greens are plush! Great course to play and worth the money!

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
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent place to play

Me and my grandson had an excellent round of golf. Everything was in great shape and the staff was wonderful.

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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Love this course

Fairways and tee boxes in great condition. Greens roll true but a little furry and slow. I’m sure it has everything to do with healing from earlier punching. Played previously and they were much faster. Can’t beat this course especially for the money.

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