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Georgia has hundreds of golf courses, but the private ones run by resorts are particular standouts. Last week, Golfweek identified the best of the best, ranking the top 200 in America.
The list was determined by the members of Golfweek’s course-ratings panel which continually evaluate courses and rate them based on 10 criteria. They also file a single, overall rating on each course. Those overall ratings on each course are averaged to produce a final, cumulative rating. This list focuses on the courses themselves, not the resorts as a whole or other amenities.
What are Georgia’s best resort golf courses?
Three Georgia resort golf courses made it into the top 100 on the list: Seaside Golf Course at Sea Island Resort in Sea Island at No. 24, the Keep at McLemore Resort in Rising Fawn at No. 25, and Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro in a three-way tie for No. 73 with courses in Massachusetts and Washington.
Where is Sea Island, GA?
Sea Island is a privately owned, seaside resort island in Glynn County and is part of the Golden Isles which includes St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. The resort itself is about 10 miles east of Brunswick.
How to request a tee time for Seaside Golf Course at Sea Island Resort?
Those interested in playing at the Seaside can request a tee time by calling (855) 572-4975 or by going to seaisland.com/golf/, but you must have a room booked at the resort.
Where is Rising Fawn, GA?
Rising Fawn is a small, unincorporated community in upper north west Georgia about 27 miles south west of Chattanooga, TN and about 55 miles north west of Calhoun, GA. The resort is at 32 Clubhouse Ln.
How to request a tee time for the Keep at McLemore Resort?
Those interested in playing at the Keep can request a tee time by calling (800) 329-8154 or by going to info.themclemore.com/the_keep?hs_preview.
Where is Greensboro, GA?
Greensboro is a small city about 33 miles south of Athens and 43 miles east of Covington. However, Reynolds Lake Oconee is at 1 Lake Oconee Trail just over 13 miles south of the city.
How to request a tee time for Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee?
Tee times are booked using the Reynolds Lake Oconee mobile app or by contacting the Reynolds Concierge team by calling (706) 467-1111.
More of the best resort golf courses in Georgia
A few other courses from the previously mentioned resorts also made the latter half of Golfweek’s list, including:
Tied for No. 128: Oconee Course at Reynolds Lake OconeeTied for No. 140: Plantation Golf Course at St. Simons IslandTied for No. 158: The Highlands Course at McLemoreTied for No. 160: Preserve Course at Reynolds Lake OconeeWhat are the best resort golf courses in US?
Here are the top 5 of Golfweek’s 200 best resort golf courses:
Pebble Beach Golf Links at Pebble Beach Resorts in Pebble Beach, CAPacific Dunes at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, ORPinehurst No. 2 at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, NCWhistling Straits in Kohler, WIBandon Trails at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.