Reynolds Plantation - fishing
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Reynolds Plantation - fishing
Fishing on Lake Oconee is one of many watersports loved by guests and residents of Reynolds Plantation. Courtesy of Reynolds Plantation
Reynolds Plantation - kayaking
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Reynolds Plantation - kayaking
Kayaking can be breathtaking on Lake Oconee, the second largest lake in Georgia. Courtesy of Reynolds Plantation
Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation - Gaby's Terrace
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Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation - Gaby's Terrace
Gaby's Terrace, located behind the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation is a favorite dining spot in the summer. Courtesy of Reynolds Plantation
Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation
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Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee kisses the shores of Lake Oconee. Courtesy of Reynolds Lake Oconee
Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation - campfire
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Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation - campfire
Guests of the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation can enjoy s'mores after dinner at the outdoor fire pit near the lake. Courtesy of Reynolds Plantation
Reynolds Plantation - Lake Oconee - paddle boarding
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Reynolds Plantation - Lake Oconee - paddle boarding
Whether it's paddle boarding, boating, waterskiing or golf, life at Reynolds Plantation revolves around Lake Oconee. Courtesy of Reynolds Plantation
Reynolds Plantation - Lake Club
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Reynolds Plantation - Lake Club
The Lake Club at Reynolds Plantation is a popular spot for members. Courtesy of Reynolds Plantation
Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation - spa
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Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation - spa
Unwind inside the spa at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia. Courtesy of Reynolds Plantation
Reynolds Plantation - Linger Longer pool
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Reynolds Plantation - Linger Longer pool
Children love the Linger Longer pool at the Reynolds Plantation golf resort. Courtesy of Reynolds Plantation
Reynolds Plantation - Great Waters golf course
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Reynolds Plantation - Great Waters golf course
With 117 holes (including Great Waters Course, pictured here), the Reynolds Plantation Golf Academy and club-fitting at the TaylorMade Kingdom, golfers will stay satisfied. Courtesy of Reynolds Plantation
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Lake Oconee drives the golf resort lifestyle at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia

GREENSBORO, Ga. -- The allure of Lake Oconee makes Reynolds Plantation tick. The water serves as the lifeblood of this resort and golf community halfway between Atlanta and Augusta in so many ways.

The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation wouldn't feel so magical if the back lawn didn't slant toward its infinity pool and terrace overlooking the shore. Great Waters wouldn't be one of the best courses ever designed by Jack Nicklaus without its nine waterfront holes. The National, The Landing, The Plantation and the Oconee Courses all skirt the lake as well for their most scenic and memorable moments.

Resort guests and homeowners who cherish lake living can go boating, waterskiing, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding, swimming and more. Since purchasing the golf community in 2012, new owner MetLife has poured millions into Reynolds Plantation to ensure its investment complements the natural beauty of the outdoors. All 251 rooms at the Ritz have been refreshed, and Georgia's Bistro restaurant has been redecorated.

Almost every course has been renovated, whether it's new greens, refurbished bunkers, upgraded bathrooms and comfort stations or better drainage. The Sandy Creek Barn, a completely restored wood-beam structure dating to the 1820s, was transported all the way from Pennsylvania to serve as a unique venue for special events and gatherings. Construction on a new clubhouse at The National will begin this year.

Life, already good, just keeps getting better along Georgia's second-largest lake.

Jason Scott Deegan has reviewed and photographed more than 1,100 courses and written about golf destinations in 25 countries for some of the industry's biggest publications. His work has been honored by the Golf Writer's Association of America and the Michigan Press Association. Follow him on Instagram at @jasondeegangolfpass and Twitter at @WorldGolfer.
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Lake Oconee drives the golf resort lifestyle at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia