Wallace Adams Memorial Golf Club at Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge

Wallace Adams Memorial Golf Club occupies a distinctive place in Georgia's public golf landscape as part of Little Ocmulgee State Park near Helena in the south-central portion of the state. The course was originally designed by O. C. Jones and later underwent modifications by Robert Trent Jones, reflecting the evolution of design philosophy across different eras of American golf architecture. As a state park facility, it serves both local golfers and visitors to the lodge and recreational complex. The routing takes advantage of the gently rolling terrain characteristic of this region of Georgia, with the course winding through stands of pine and hardwood trees typical of the coastal plain transition zone. Water features, including portions of Little Ocmulgee Lake and smaller ponds, come into play on several holes, adding strategic interest to the layout. The design balances accessibility for recreational players with enough challenge to engage more accomplished golfers. The course operates within the broader context of Georgia's state park golf system, which has historically provided affordable public access to quality golf facilities across the state. The setting offers a quieter, more natural atmosphere than many daily-fee courses, with the surrounding park providing additional recreational amenities. The combination of parkland character and state park setting makes it representative of mid-century efforts to integrate golf into public recreational infrastructure throughout the American South.