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Evan Schiller
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Evan Schiller
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Russell Kirk
Russell Kirk
Reynolds Lake Oconee: Great Waters
Eatonton, GA•Private
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Reynolds Lake Oconee: Great Waters
112 Plantation Dr
Eatonton, GA 31024
United States
Overview
Early in his design career, Jack Nicklaus said he would design resort courses differently from championship ones. Great Waters is a vivid example of that intent. With a routing that features 10 holes on Lake Oconee, Jack and his associate Jim Lipe worked hard to vary the encounters with water. On one hole, it's a carry off a tee, on another, it's beside a green, while on a couple, it's a cove in front of a green. Every encounter features a generous bailout option. Another concession to resort golfers: The greens are big but simple, with few complex contours.
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Reviews
Review
“Really pretty course that does a good job of getting back to the lake, especially on the back nine. Plenty of hero shot opportunities. Most would probably do well to take the safe route most of the time. Worth the effort to play if you can!"
Read More2026
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“Fun Jack Nicklaus design on Lake Oconee. Course features 10 holes where the lake comes into play. Played it right after the Masters and it was in great shape. Definitely enjoy this one if in the area."
Read More2024
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“Great golfing experience on this beautiful piece of property. The course name tells a lot - beautiful scenic holes help contribute to the aesthetics and character of this course. Very challenging from the tips and a true test of golf. A Jack Nicklaus design built in 1992, there was a recent renovation back in 2019 to help increase airflow and better irrigation to improve turf. Shot options abound with so many holes having water come in to play which makes the golfer have to constantly think around the course. A great golf round for anyone that can play this unique and demanding course."
Read More2023
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“This is a fun golf course with some hard and easy holes. You are surrounded by water through out many holes which makes the esthetics fun and the challenge more so. Really fun and fair."
Read More2023
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“Good variety of par 3 distances. Not a lot of bending holes but solid variety of shot options and needing to strategically work through the course. Great views and integration with the lake."
Read More2023
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“Resort course, pretty pice of property, decent condition."
Read More2022
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“Open and fun, with a number of holes that run along the lake."
Read More2021
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“A challenging course through the pines on Lake Oconee. A few unique holes with even Nicklaus's take on the "Biarritz" green."
Read More2018
