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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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Came to the course from Jacksonville, FL had family come down from other states for our annual Golf week We kicked it off with a wonderful round at the Lakes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

One of my favorite courses to play. The greens and fairways were in excellent shape. The staff are very professional. Just all around a great course to play beginner or not.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of my Favorites

I live in Jacksonville and happily make the hour and 15 minute drive each way to this course to play it whenever I can. Layout is super fun, people are very friendly, and the course is always in great shape. Easily one of my favorite courses in South Georgia/north Florida, if not my absolute favorite.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great facility

We arrived 2 hours early for our tee time.

We were on our way back from Hilton head SC, and mis calculated the amount of time needed to get there.

The course was wide open, however, to play earlier than our tee time we had to pay $ 10 per player

They said they don't make any money on hot deals and even do it was wide open we could not play early unless. we paid.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

My health is important to me but not them.

The course was nice enough. We arrived and there were 5 cars in the parking lot. Went into the clubhouse to check in. The guy inside was nice and explained the layout. When we asked for another key so we could ride separately, the voice from the office yelled out no. Huh, been playing throughout pandemic in seperate carts at every other course, why not here. Not like tthey were running low. We were the only ones there. Oh, because we had a hot deal, they weren't making any money off of us. Then read a memo on the counter. Due to lack of staff we will no longer be sanitizing carts after use. We will never go back or recommend this course to anyone after their lack of caring about my safety.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course is coming into form again after aerification...

Report Card

Tee boxes - 85

Fairways - 90

Greens - 85

Fairway & Green side Bunkers - 100

The course is green!!! Looking great.

Pay attention on the cart paths...there are a couple of heaves that will spill your drink!

Going to enjoy several rounds this week!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Public Facility

The greens are running good and true, not as much break as you might think.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better by the day...

The greens are getting right, finally! Pace of play was perfect, wasn't even that busy. You just need to go early to beat the sweltering heat that catches you on the back 9.... Go play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens are a little slow, but this is the best shape I have ever seen the course in!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Public Facility

This is one of the best Public courses in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida. If you play this course, you will not be disappointed with the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Golf

Having played this course several times I can say this is a great place. Course conditions are always good and consistent. Greens, fairways, and yes even the roughs are kept neat and clean. I will (and do) recommend this course to all golfers, high and low handicappers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Most play

If you are in the area or willing to drive, you must played. Well maintained, green slightly slow but in great shape. 6600 may seem short for some long hitters, but you better placed in the right spot. Recomeneded.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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