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Reynolds Lake Oconee: The Oconee
Reynolds Lake Oconee: The Oconee
1031 Cottage Rd
Greensboro, GA 30642-4455
United States
Overview
Ranked eighth for Golf Digest’s Best New Upscale Public Course of 2002, the Oconee course is known for its risk-reward shot options and views of the serene Lake Oconee on five holes. Forced carries over water inlets and opportunities to cut corners on tree-lined doglegs make this Rees Jones design a pleasure to play.
About
Awards
ranking history:
Best in State: Ranked inside the top 15, 2003. Ranked 20th, 2017-'18. Ranked inside the top 20, 2005-'07. Ranked 29th, 2023-'24. Ranked 30th, 2025-'26.
Previous ranking: 29th.
2025-'26 ranking: 30th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Enjoyable resort facility with nice variety of holes augmented by a wide variety of tees to accommodate all levels of players, but still a challenge for the beginner and the low handicapper. Nice setting, solid conidtioning, and a great deal of fun to play. Rees Jones made strategic use of water in the design and gives the golfer ample opportunity for risk reward options. Well worth the visit."
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“Enjoyable resort facility with nice variety of holes augmented by a wide variety of tees to accommodate all levels of players, but still a challenge for the beginner and the low handicapper. Nice setting, solid conidtioning, and a great deal of fun to play. Rees Jones made strategic use of water in the design and gives the golfer ample opportunity for risk reward options. Well worth the visit."
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“Rees Jones creation with beautiful views of Lake Oconee. Played right after the Masters and course was in very good condition. A must play if in the area."
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“An extremely fun and beautiful course that offers a lot of tee boxes for players of all skill. The views on the back nine are especially great with fun holes throughout. Many of the holes offer one side or the other as bailouts, which helps keep the round fun for all. The service also is excellent with a great practice facility, carts coming around with snacks and beverages, and a halfway house. I highly recommend getting to the course a bit early, if only to walk out through the tunnel to the putting green -- a very fun experience to an immaculate green"
Read More2024
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“Outstanding course with great conditioning - firm and fast with exceptional greens. Solid layout with short and long holes, creeks running along side fairways, and wonderful water views, especially the last 2 holes. Very challenging back nine. Nice mix of elevation changes."
Read More2022
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“Great facility. Conditions were outstanding and layout was playable and fun."
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“Love this course! Great layout and in great shape. Beautiful lake views and holes are designed very well."
Read More2021
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“Great championship style course. Excellent use of the lake and creek throughout the design. Great conditions!"
Read More2018
