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

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First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously 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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could make the experience above average

The greens are in great shape. Fairways not bad for this time of year. Tee boxes rough on several holes. Bunkers were I. Good shape. Lady working in clubhouse was rude. There was little to eat. A hot dog would have been nice. When I asked at the turn for a hot dog it was obvious not only was there none at that time but she wasn’t putting any on the rotisserie. The worst part was the grounds crew followed us through the front nine. On ten we asked if they could stay back. I suggest if they are going to cut greens mid day to start at 18 and work backwards. That way you only have to deal with the noise once

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

The greens are looking good & they’re not as firm as when I last played in November. Overall the course is looking good, bunkers were looking perfect, I’m guessing they must have just filled them with sand. My only disappointment was I booked my round through golf now on Friday & after a 1hr & 10 minute drive, we were told it was cart path only, it seemed dry enough to at least do 90 degrees, so this made for a lot of walking, with my bad knee.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun Track

First time playing this course. I have been waiting on the new greens to come in, they are in and very nice( hard and fast) maybe after more play it will soften up. I would give this one a chance if you are in the area. Great and friendly staff, very helpful. Pro shop has a little bit of everything clubs, balls, clothes etc..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great links style course

Friendliest people in the whole world (except the lady in club house. Seem likely she woke up crabby that morning). Greens were absolutely perfect. Starter, maintenance people, and golfers were exemplary in their manners and friendliness. I look forward to the next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Getting Real Nice

The greens were redone last summer and are really starting to get in great shape. The greens roll very good and if more folks will repair their ball marks will only get better as the weeks go on.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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