The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee: Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World

Ritz Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
The Great Waters course at Ritz Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee.
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Quick Facts

  • Number of Rooms

    251 rooms, 6 cottages, private lake house
  • Amenities

    Spa / boat rentals / swimming pools / sporting grounds
  • Number of courses

    5
  • Course designers

    The Landing (Bob Cupp), The Preserve (Bob Cupp), Great Waters (Jack Nicklaus), The National (Tom Fazio), The Oconee (Rees Jones)

Resort Overview

There’s a reason that the Masters ignites a fire in most golfers, and Lake Oconee — about 85 miles west of Augusta — provides a taste of that same Georgia perfection. The resort combines warm Southern hospitality with the luxurious amenities associated with the Ritz-Carlton brand, all packaged into a sprawling retreat a short drive from Atlanta. There’s so much to see and do at Lake Oconee it’s difficult to know where to start. Five championship golf courses offer a wide variety as they wind through the woods and water, from Jack Nicklaus’s redesigned Great Waters to Rees Jones’ risk/reward lakeside design, The Oconee. Outdoor-lovers will earn their trips to the spa by trekking miles of hiking and walking trails, playing tennis, fishing or paying a visit to Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds, which has a deep selection of shooting challenges. The kids’ camp will keep your little ones entertained, while the handful of eateries will keep your belly happy. Indulge in Georgia’s home-cooked vibe; a prime cut at the Linger Longer Steakhouse; casual fare at Gaby’s by the Lake; or a romantic table for two at Chiminea Dining. At Lake Oconee, there’s something for every taste.

Highlights

PLAY

9 of the last 10 holes on Great Waters run along the lake

PLAY

The Kingdom, a state-of-the-art club-fitting and club-making facility

RELAX

Spa featuring massages, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, cold plunge, and fireplace

3 things to know

  • Best time to go

    May-August
  • Best non-golf amenity

    Sporting grounds (fishing, clay shooting, off-roading)
  • Insider Tip

    Pets are allowed. The resort even provides nice amenities for them if you alert the staff in advance.
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