Reynolds Lake Oconee Oconee Course
Rees Jones routed the Oconee Course hard against the shoreline of Lake Oconee, a risk and reward design that flirts with the water on hole after hole. A par 72 of about 7,158 yards opened in 2001, it is one of six championship courses at the Reynolds Lake Oconee resort and home to a Ritz Carlton lodge.
Photo: The Oconee Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee via Google.
The verdict
Reynolds Lake Oconee is one of the great golf resorts of the American Southeast, six courses spread across a lakeside community an hour and a half east of Atlanta, and the Oconee Course is the one most golfers come to play. Designed by Rees Jones and opened in 2001, it runs along the shoreline of Lake Oconee with water in view on most holes and squarely in play on several, a classic risk and reward layout that rewards the brave line and punishes the timid bail out.
For the traveling golfer it is the centerpiece of a Reynolds stay, ideally based at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee on the property. At about 7,158 yards and par 72 it is a fair but substantial test, beautifully conditioned, with the lake giving the round a sense of place that the inland Georgia courses cannot match. Pair it with a second Reynolds course and you have one of the best stay and play weekends in the region.
Reynolds Lake Oconee Oconee Course at a glance
- Opened
- 2001
- Designer
- Rees Jones
- Type
- Resort lakeside
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- To about 7,158 yds
- Green fee
- From about 200 dollars
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Reynolds Lake Oconee, Rees Jones Inc and GolfPass. The Oconee Course is a Rees Jones design opened in 2001, a par 72 playing to about 7,158 yards along the Lake Oconee shoreline. Indicative green fees are around 200 to 260 dollars in the 2026 season for resort and lodge guests, with access generally tied to staying on property, and change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The signature quality of the Oconee Course is the lake itself, which Rees Jones used as both hazard and backdrop. Several holes ask you to carry an inlet or hug a shoreline corner to shorten the approach, the kind of decision that defines a round here, and the par 3s in particular play across water with the wind off the lake adding a layer of doubt.
Away from the shore the design is a thoughtful, well bunkered parkland test through Georgia pine and hardwood. Jones gives generous landing areas off the tee then defends the greens firmly, so distance control on the approach is the difference between birdie looks and scrambling. The routing builds nicely, with the closing holes returning to the water for a strong finish.
It plays well across a wide range of golfers, genuinely testing from the back markers yet enjoyable from the middle tees, and the lake views make it the most photographed of the six Reynolds courses. Many visitors rate it the round of their trip.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course at Reynolds Lake Oconee; play is generally tied to staying at the Ritz Carlton lodge or as a member or member guest |
| Green fee | Around 200 to 260 dollars in the 2026 season for resort and lodge guests; rates vary by season and day |
| Booking | Book through the resort or the Ritz Carlton golf concierge as part of a stay; reserve ahead in spring and fall |
| On the day | Carts standard; collared shirts and soft spikes; full practice facility, caddies available and five sister courses on site |
| Getting there | At Reynolds Lake Oconee near Greensboro, Georgia, about ninety minutes east of Atlanta |
| Best months | Spring and fall are prime; summer is hot and humid, winter mild and quieter |
Access and fees verified June 2026; rates swing by season and packages change, so always confirm the current green fee and availability directly before booking. To book a round through a partner, use our trip desk to check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee, set on the property with lake views, spa and direct golf access to all six courses, the simplest way to secure tee times on the Oconee Course. Reynolds also offers cottage and home rentals across the community for groups who want more space.
For a fuller Georgia golf trip, pair Reynolds with the mountain scenery of Brasstown Valley Resort to the north, or build a wider Southeast tour around it.
Looking for a base near Lake Oconee? See our recommended hotels and resorts.
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We arrange the tee times across the Reynolds Lake Oconee courses, book the lodge around them and pair the golf with the best of Georgia. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Reynolds Lake Oconee Oconee Course questions
Who designed the Oconee Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee?
The Oconee Course was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 2001, one of six championship courses at the Reynolds Lake Oconee resort in Greensboro, Georgia.
What is the par and length of the Oconee Course?
The Oconee Course is a par 72 that plays to about 7,158 yards from the back tees, routed along the Lake Oconee shoreline.
Can the public play the Oconee Course?
Access is generally tied to staying at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee or playing as a member or member guest. It is a resort and residential community rather than a daily fee public course.
How much does it cost to play the Oconee Course?
Indicative green fees are around 200 to 260 dollars in the 2026 season for resort and lodge guests, varying by season and day. Always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.