Great Dunes Course
Jekyll Island, GA, USA
Great Dunes, on Jekyll Island, stands as a testament to the enduring allure of accessible, seaside golf. Designed in the late 1920s by Walter Travis, the layout evokes a classic, pre-war feel where strategy trumps sheer power. The course occupies a relatively flat, coastal plain, and is characterized by its close proximity to the ocean, the ever-present wind, and a reliance on strategically placed bunkers to protect par. The emphasis isn't on length, with many holes favouring a thoughtful approach over brute force, however errant shots are swallowed up by the ever-present coastal scrub. This is a course of doglegs and tricky par 3s. While Great Dunes hasn't played host to major professional events, its charm lies in its democratic spirit, welcoming golfers of all skill levels to experience a traditional, no-frills round. The experience culminates at the clubhouse where stories of near misses and clutch putts are shared over classic, Southern fare—a fitting end to a day spent embracing the simple pleasures of the game.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Public: #224
Best in USA
Public: #123
Best in GA
Public: #4
8.3
24 players
This course was beautiful will admit had some kinks to it since being renovated recently. But has the most beautiful hole I’ve ever played on in my life.
One of those you just admire. Shot a horrid number.
Beautiful design. Hole 4 is up there with the best I’ve ever played. I think in a couple years once the grass fully grows in it will be elite
New design that just opened in Walter Travis style. Place has some really good bones as conditioning is still growing in. I believe in a couple years once fully grown in and natives live and all this place has a ton of potential.
The potential is there, the dunes holes are visually appealing and fun to play. It needs more time and work, but if the conditions get anywhere near top tier, this could be a great public access course. Just not there yet; will play again and hopefully raise my rating.
Recency bias is playing into this but it may be the best public course in GA. Easily the best one on the Golden Isles. 4-16 are fantastic, can’t wait to see it grow in. #2 is the best hole on the course and it’s not even a Travis hole that’s how good the transitions are.
This course opened on Nov 1, 2025. Still needs a decent amount of time for grow in, it is no where near a finished product, the greens are in good shape but were dangerously slow. The layout is fantastic, fun and visually appealing. This place in the middle of 2026 will be outstanding and great value. Glad I got to play in the first month and look forward to being back.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Great Dunes at Jekyll Island Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 15 explicit golfer ratings.
Yes. Great Dunes at Jekyll Island Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Great Dunes is 72.
Great Dunes plays 6,700 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Great Dunes is 126.
Great Dunes is a 18-hole course.
