Overview
Early in his design career, Jack Nicklaus said he would design resort courses differently than 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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Awards


100 Greatest Public: Ranked from 2003-'08 and 2015-'22. Highest ranking: No. 61, 2005-'06. 2021-'22: No. 77.
Best in State: Ranked 15th, 2015-'18. Ranked 16th, 2019-'22.