Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters course)

112 Plantation Drive, off Reynolds Drive,

Eatonton, Georgia GA 31024

  • Office

    +1 (888) 298 3119
  • Pro shop

    +1 (706) 485 0235
  • Fax

    +1 (706) 467 4013
  • Golf pro

    Sean Cain (Director of Instruction).
  • Academy

    The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee.

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland, residential and lakeside.

  • Designer:

    Jack Nicklaus

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7073
6069
5107
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
73.7
69.5
69.6

At the same location:

Reynolds Lake Oconee is home to the following courses (all 18-hole, par-72 unless stated otherwise): Great Waters course (7073 yds from back tees; designed by Jack Nicklaus, 1992); The Preserve course (6674 yds; Bob Cupp, 1988); The Landing course (7048 yds; Bob Cupp, 1986); 27-hole The National course (Bluff-Cove combination 7034 yds; Tom Fazio, 1997) and The Oconee course (7029 yds; Rees Jones, 2002). There is also the private Creek Club (7079 yds; Jim Engh, 2007).

Location

Latitude:

33.393541

Longitude:

-83.232464

How to get there:

81 miles E of Atlanta.

Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters course)

5-star: Fabulous – courses don’t get much better than this.

Est. 1992

Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters course): Great Waters is generally recognised as one of Georgia's top-rated golf courses and an excellent parkland and lakeside layout.

The parkland-style front-nine journeys through rolling hills and thick forests. The short par-4 ninth hole is the first of the lake holes, with water creeping in on the right side of the green. A taste of things to come on the immensely scenic back-nine.

The second nine-hole loop, played out-and-back from the clubhouse, offers a wonderfully scenic lakeside golf experience. Eight of the nine holes are played directly alongside the lake, with several of the greens touching the water's edge.

Stay&Play at Reynolds Lake Oconee: nearby luxury accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.

List of courses: Georgia

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Resort guests (staying at the Ritz-Carlton) can book to play on the Reynolds Lake Oconee courses (except the private Creek Club).

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Resort guest fee, 18-holes, peak rate in high season (March thru' June, and Sept thru' Nov): $340. Golf cart included.

Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].

Other information

Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at certain times.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

Recognised for its natural beauty and riverside forests, the Oconee River has provided a family retreat for over 100 years. Many families quickly decided to "linger longer," turning one-or-two day visits into three-four-or five day family retreats.

By 1982, the river had become Lake Oconee, and Reynolds Plantation, now known as Reynolds Lake Oconee, was founded. It has evolved into a globally recognised resort, community and club, with six golf courses, nine dining venues, four full-service marinas, swimming pools, 21 miles of walking and biking trails, a world class fitness and tennis club, and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel at its centre.

Spread around the extensive lakeside and residential development of Reynolds Lake Oconee are 117-holes of golf, contained in five public-access courses and the members-only Creek Club course.

The Reynolds Lake Oconee courses have been designed and crafted by a veritable Who's Who of great course architects, including: Jack Nicklaus (Great Waters), Bob Cupp (The Landing and The Preserve), Tom Fazio (27-hole The National course), Rees Jones (The Oconee), and Jim Engh (The Creek Club).

Published ranking

Great Waters course:
Georgia's 18th best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
USA's 77th best public access course (Golf Digest, 2023).

Where2Stay

  • The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake OconeeAAA Five Diamond

    1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro, Georgia 30642

    +1 (706) 467 0600

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    At The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee in Georgia, you'll be greeted by a shimmering lake and quiet tranquility. Whether your visit includes golfing on championship courses, a relaxing day of fishing, wandering through antebellum towns or just relaxing at the spa, this Georgia luxury hotel offers an engaging backdrop in the heart of nature.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Reynolds Lake Oconee (The Oconee course).

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Reynolds Lake Oconee (The Landing, The Preserve, Great Waters, and The National courses); The Creek Club (pvte).

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Cuscowilla; Harbor Club.

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