Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters)
Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters)
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Course Type
Public -
GOLF Top 100 Courses You Can Play Rank (2024-25)
96 -
Year
1992 -
Architect
Jack Nicklaus -
Par
72 -
Yardage
7,436
Course Overview
While the front nine is defined by handsome tree-lined fairways, the star of the back nine is Lake Oconee, most strikingly at the par-4 16th, where the green juts into the water. The course, which puts a premium on control and rewards power, opened in 1992 but underwent a renovation in 2019. Although originally described as a mere update of the irrigation system and help with bunker degradation, the final product spoke to a new design philosophy. Thousands of trees were cleared, the turf was changed to accommodate the ground game and playing corridors were widened, resulting in a design known not only for its views but also for its functional strategy.
