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3.7
275 Reviews (275)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
106
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
79.3%
Recommend this course
212 out of 275 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
83.8%
Recommend this course
31 out of 37 reviews
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3.7
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
80.4%
Recommend this course
45 out of 56 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6521 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.7
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Oleander at Jekyll Island Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Wilson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #24)

Reviews

3.7
275 Reviews (275)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 22
Water Hazards 22
Narrow Fairways 12
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Walkers 20
Playing Multiple Courses 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
Near Local Attractions 8
At a Resort 6

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Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Oleander holds up for February golf!

Greens were true and fast. Grass not really growing in just yet. Layout is really challenging as they had at least 4 sets of tees. The carts have gps and pin locations are given out at tee starter tee box. Fairway's and rough were full of mostly dormant grass but it works. Pro shop is stocked with great merch. Also had a discount rack. Staff is very helpful. Gators are on course near water so be careful!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Worst greens ever

Played it today. Greens were literally the worst I’ve ever played on and I’ve played at least 100 courses. Don’t know if it’s poor leadership, lack of money, moronic greens keeper, or some combination thereof, but they’re AWFUL. Pretty course, great amenities, but greens are terrible. Did i mention the greens? Cost me 70$. Was worth about 25.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Muddy

Many holes are very muddy especially on back nine.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

OLeander course

Cours was very wet,green's were not in great condition,my first time there,wasn't really impressed, but was a decent price.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Great for High Handicap

Nicely laid out pretty flat not a lot of water but there is some soft marshy areas in or near the fairways. Greens are extremely fast some areas are scalped with some weeds but overall the greens are in pretty good shape. No drinking water, ball cleaners or trash cans on the golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good play

Of course was a little wet, but all in all, it was in good shape. Nice layout I'll be back

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Condition Dependent

Oleander is a good course, but I wouldn’t go again unless it’s been at least a week since the last rain. The course is below sea level so you’ll find water in the fairways, traps and mainly on the cart path. Slows pace of play way down and takes away from the quality of play.
With normal conditions all the courses on Jekyll are a good value for the casual player, would recommend.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Golf Experience

Upon arrival the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had one of the first tee times of the day and we saw the group in-front/ behind us once during the round. Pace of play was fantastic. The course was in fantastic shape. Best I have played in 2023. Minimal of any divots in the tee boxes and clean and clear greens. Very well groomed golf course. $59 was a steal for this course! Golf carts with GPS are very nice and clean. Perfect day on the course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens

Overall the course is in ovoid condition. But the greens are infiltrated with a weed or some other grass that needs to be quickly addressed or they may lose some greens altogether.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New Jersey Golfer

Overall course was in good condition. Tee boxes and fairways were I great shape. Greens has a few bare spots and some diseased area. I would recommend play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a gem

What a gem. This was a bucket list course for me. It was worth every penny. The only reason I gave a few 4’s was a few spots on the greens. Maybe 2 or 3. The fairways were immaculate. Beautiful soft turf. Perfect tee boxes. Amazing views. Probably my favorite round I have ever played. It was a Saturday and there was 2 other people out. Amazing. Can’t wait to come back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was in great 👍shape the pace of play was excellent no one pushing us no one was holding us up beautiful scenery 👍 with the lakes and rivers we will return 😀 thanks for a wonderful round

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall good course to play

Course was in good shape and fun to play. Just needs a few tweaks to make it great. No ice was available for coolers and they don't allow personnel ones. Need to place divot repair boxes throughout course because every carts sand bottles were empty. Need to consider hiring a beverage cart operator or two because getting a drink from club house bar takes way to long. Overall I would highly recommend playing this course for the scenery and close interactions with the wildlife the venture across the fairway during play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent

It a bad course but it’s obvious it doesn’t get the same amount of attention as Indian mound. Greens were dirty. Biggest issue was that the pin positions were not at the position they were supposed to be in. And different holes were in different pin positions.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Underwhelming

Not a bad layout but not in the best of shape, particularly the bunkers. I understand they are planning to renovate the course starting in the coming months so I suspect that’s the reason. That said it’s not a bad value for the money.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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