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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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
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Perfect weather
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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
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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5.0
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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
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
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Plays Once a week
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4.0
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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.

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3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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5.0
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Pace Poor
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Reviews 4
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5.0
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love the new greens!

The most important aspect of course conditions are the greens ...the new greens make this course a favorite!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are the smoothest around

The course has transitioned into dormant grass in the fairways. Greens are still very firm but are the smoothest I've seen since our groups trip to Robert Trent Jones Trail in Alabama. Worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Greens are great

This is my go to, local course and it's so much better than a "state park" course....... the recent money spent to TOTALLY redo the greens was money well spent, and the staff is keeping them in great shape.... keep up the great work guys!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Lakes at Laura

Overall my experience was great . The only thing thing I didn’t like was the pace of play .. there were too many people playing for it to be more enjoyable .. there were golfers lining up 3 deep to start off the tee on most holes . But the golf course is nice , the greens are still new so they are hard and fast .. but that being said I would recommend playing here …

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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