Magnolia at The Landings Club

The Magnolia Course at The Landings Club on Skidway Island near Savannah represents one of Arnold Palmer's contributions to this expansive multi-course residential community. Developed during the 1970s as part of The Landings' initial build-out, the course reflects Palmer's design approach from that era, emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural characteristics of Georgia's coastal Lowcountry. The layout works through terrain marked by mature hardwoods, native pines, and the wetlands typical of the region's tidal marshlands.

The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours and vegetation, with holes framed by Spanish moss-draped oaks and magnolias that give the course its name. Water features appear throughout the design, both as strategic hazards and reflections of the area's marsh ecology. The course presents a traditional parkland character rather than links-style golf, with tree-lined fairways and greens that require thoughtful approach play. Bunkering follows Palmer's preference for visible, strategic placement that rewards accurate shot-making.

The Landings Club operates as a private member-owned facility serving the residential community on Skidway Island. With multiple courses on the property, the club provides extensive golf amenities alongside other recreational facilities. The Magnolia Course functions as one element within this larger club structure, offering members a Palmer design that balances challenge with the aesthetic qualities of coastal Georgia's landscape. The setting, roughly twenty minutes from downtown Savannah, places the course within the broader context of the region's golf offerings while maintaining the privacy and character of a residential club environment.