
Brunswick Course
Brunswick Country Club





About this course
Brunswick Country Club stands as a testament to classic, early 20th-century golf design on the Georgia coast. Situated amid the moss-draped oaks and gentle undulations of the low country, the course, while not nationally prominent, presents a strategic challenge that favors thoughtful shot-making over sheer power. Expect to encounter doglegs that reward the strategic player, while short-grass collection areas around the green penalize offline approaches. Originally laid out in the late 1930s, the course’s design reflects the era's emphasis on natural hazards and understated green complexes. Though lacking a celebrity architect, the layout has subtly evolved through the decades, retaining its old-school charm while incorporating modern agronomic practices. Beyond the course, Brunswick Country Club fosters a close-knit community. Regular member tournaments provide a competitive outlet, while the clubhouse serves as a social hub. The club's famed oyster roasts are legendary within the Golden Isles, drawing members together for camaraderie and coastal delicacies.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in GA
Quick facts
- Location
- Brunswick, GA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1938
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,802 yards
- Difficulty
- 79/142
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
Most visitors to Brunswick Country Club arrive through Jacksonville International Airport in Florida, roughly an hour's drive north along Interstate 95 before crossing into Georgia's coastal lowcountry. The final miles peel away from the interstate onto slower, moss-draped roads that wind through marshland and maritime forest, the air growing thick with salt and pine. As you enter Brunswick proper, the landscape softens into the quiet residential fabric of the Golden Isles, where the club has held its place since 1898 - one of the oldest continuously operating courses in the South, tucked discreetly among live oaks and tidal creeks just inland from the barrier islands.

FAQ
Common questions about Brunswick
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Brunswick has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
Brunswick was designed by Donald Ross.
Brunswick is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Brunswick is 72.
Brunswick plays 6,802 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Brunswick is 142.



