Laura S. Walker State Park
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
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State park public course
For a public course the state is doing a great job. Fairways were lush and greens rolled true. Played 3 times this weekend and pace was great, under 4 hours each time.
New Favorite Course.
Looking for a new course to play and found it. Very nice setup with outstanding staff. Greens are excelent and love the layout. Already scheduled next visit.
great condition
Course is in really good shape. Only concerns is that the green would not hold a ball at all. I understand the greens are fairly new so I am sure that is why,. Will definitely play again!
Hidden gem!
This is an outstanding course in an area that doesn’t have a lot of courses around. The grounds are kept in great shape and you can tell the staff has put in the work to keep it as so. I will definitely be playing this again!
Great Public Course
The course is in really nice condition, the grass is cut, the rough is not too severe and right now the greens are a little on the slow side. There is a sign saying the greens will be aerated next week (21st) so the putting will be bumpy for a couple of weeks, but overall this is a great course to enjoy nature and the game.
The course is in great shape the new greens are still a little fast but manageable can’t wait to play there again!
PLAY IT AGAIN
I play this course 2 to 4 times annually. Some really short holes you can take advantage of to score.
Fairways, Boxes, Greens all in good condition.
The greens on this course is where you will be challenged. The speed is fast, guessing around 9 to 9.5
On the meter. Tricky breaks throughout....
Don't be late on your red flag tee time. They don't
give that tee time any respect. I was fortunate in that
they allowed me to get out an hour after my tee time.
I get it. People do make tee times for the discounted rate and then come to play when they want. So I am grateful for that allowance.
I visit and play The Lakes a couple of times each year, staying at the nearby park campground. It’s a nice , fun curse. Not as lush this year due to very dry conditions. I understand the greens were regrassed recently and they were very firm and the grass is a bit thin. Hopefully, they will grow in nicely as we get into the summer rainy season.
AWESOME Well-maintained
This course was awesome. Well thought out, well maintained; excellent signage to move you through the course (the best ever actually) Fun, mildly challenging and a gorgeous course. Would highly recommend. Get a late morning tee time and it will definitely be less crowded.
Great course
Other than the greens being a little bumpy this is a great course for all levels. A few challenging par fours but there are many chances to make birdies on some short par fours and fives.
Always enjoy playing this course….Greens are new and hard. Land ball short of green and let it run up.