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 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Sweet course...ugly sand traps

Greens are almost perfect. A+

Fairways are in great shape. A+

The rough could be deeper...but you couldn't find your ball without a fore caddy. B+

But the bunkers are pits without any sand in them. F-

Doesn't excuse the golfers who don't fill their divots in the fairways...come on Guys!!!

The story is sometime in 2026 the State of Georgia will approve the contract for the contractor to redo the bunkers.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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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 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Some of the greens need a lot of work, bumpy and grass missing

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Great layout, friendly staff, only thing needs work is the sand bunkers.... great place to play.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
T O P 500
Reviews 100
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good place to play with not many hazards

Great day on a good course.

Beginners will love it and more established players can work on there game. Not many hazards. The bunkers need a lot of work and the course will tell you that, when you check in

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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Vacation get away

Great layout staff was very friendly let us move up our time to beat the rain have been there before will return

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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 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Late Friday Round to end the week...Perfect

Greens were in great shape.

Fairways are greening up.

Rough areas are getting thick.

Sand traps need lots of work.

Waste areas really need some attention.

Pro shop is really loaded with all kinds of shirts, hats, balls & even a good selection of shoes.

9 & 18 are two fine finishing holes.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Pleasant Experience

We holiday on Saint Simons Island every year, golf almost every day and always make it a point to play a few of our rounds at LSW. The course is well laid out, generally not overly busy and not without its challenges. For this round, we were a twosome following a foursome but the pace of play was still very good ... just over 3 1/2 hours for 18. The course is in quite good shape for this time of year and the greens have improved significantly over how they were a couple of years ago. Overall, a very pleasant experience.

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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 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great greens

Course was in great shape and the greens rolled very well. Was a bit crowded, but not to bad for early spring in South Georgia. Always have enjoyed the lay-out because the front and back nine have two different personalities. Fun course!!

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
T O P 500
Reviews 100
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Parklike Setting

Course was in quite good shape, except for bunkers which are to be redone. Greens firm and fast.

Had an enjoyable round on this moderately challenging course. Matched up with 3 locals who made the afternoon most enjoyable.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice!

Met my son there for a round of golf while attending a family reunion. I Was impressed with the course and look forward to playing it again when I get that way.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

no excuses

nice track lots of sand and no adult beverages state park to bad

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy 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
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 5
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

A lot of bang for the buck.

This was my third time playing this course and as always it challenged my already challenged game. The layout is good and is typically well maintained. We played on a very wet and cold day due to the no rain check policy. That was the only real drawback.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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