Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters
Plan your round at Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters
Great Waters is a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that opened in 1992 on the shores of Lake Oconee, in the Reynolds Lake Oconee community. Nicklaus Design rebuilt it in a full renovation completed in 2019, and nine holes play along the water. It is a par 72 of 7,436 yards from the Golden Bear tees (76.1 rating, 147 slope).
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Jack Nicklaus
- Opened 1992
Course strategy
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Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters hole by hole
Hole 1
349
yds ·Three
Bunkers guard the right side and the approach plays slightly downhill.
Hole 2
443
yds ·Three
A par 5 with a pond short and right of the green; the layup is best played to the left.
Hole 3
333
yds ·Three
A left-bending par 4 with a bunker left of the green.
Hole 4
134
yds ·Three
A downhill par 3 with a creek and two bunkers around the green.
Hole 5
330
yds ·Three
A left dogleg with a creek running down the left side. It is the number 1 handicap hole.
Hole 6
471
yds ·Three
A par 5 whose green is protected by two bunkers and a runoff.
Hole 7
353
yds ·Three
A long, uphill par 4 with tall pines left of the green.
Hole 8
154
yds ·Three
A long par 3 with three bunkers around the green.
Hole 9
327
yds ·Three
The lake comes into play off the tee on this par 4.
Hole 10
349
yds ·Three
An uphill approach to a green with a bunker at the front.
Hole 11
293
yds ·Three
The shortest par 4 on the course and drivable from the right tees. One of the most photographed holes on the property.
Hole 12
477
yds ·Three
A long par 5 with a blind second shot.
Hole 13
350
yds ·Three
A downhill par 4 to a green with three bunkers and the lake beyond.
Hole 14
145
yds ·Three
A par 3 over the lake with two bunkers; wind off the water affects club choice.
Hole 15
331
yds ·Three
Trees and out of bounds sit left of this par 4.
Hole 16
400
yds ·Three
A long par 4 where bunkers and the lake guard the green. It is the number 2 handicap hole.
Hole 17
118
yds ·Three
A short par 3 over the lake where swirling wind makes club selection tricky.
Hole 18
437
yds ·Three
A par 5 finish with the lake running down the left side.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Golden Bear | One | Two | Three | Four | Five |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 11 | 436 | 387 | 370 | 349 | 324 | 230 |
| 2 | 5 | 17 | 556 | 498 | 486 | 443 | 406 | 387 |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 432 | 407 | 372 | 333 | 327 | 272 |
| 4 | 3 | 13 | 191 | 178 | 157 | 134 | 121 | 109 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 444 | 413 | 353 | 330 | 244 | 214 |
| 6 | 5 | 9 | 557 | 525 | 496 | 471 | 395 | 387 |
| 7 | 4 | 7 | 497 | 463 | 400 | 353 | 315 | 267 |
| 8 | 3 | 15 | 233 | 207 | 188 | 154 | 137 | 131 |
| 9 | 4 | 5 | 414 | 370 | 359 | 327 | 303 | 237 |
| Out | 36 | 3,760 | 3,448 | 3,181 | 2,894 | 2,572 | 2,234 | |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 431 | 405 | 383 | 349 | 313 | 259 |
| 11 | 4 | 16 | 351 | 325 | 311 | 293 | 242 | 229 |
| 12 | 5 | 10 | 584 | 555 | 505 | 477 | 419 | 399 |
| 13 | 4 | 6 | 460 | 414 | 379 | 350 | 327 | 268 |
| 14 | 3 | 18 | 206 | 175 | 155 | 145 | 117 | 99 |
| 15 | 4 | 8 | 425 | 405 | 349 | 331 | 268 | 223 |
| 16 | 4 | 2 | 503 | 454 | 423 | 400 | 352 | 303 |
| 17 | 3 | 14 | 173 | 160 | 138 | 118 | 101 | 91 |
| 18 | 5 | 12 | 543 | 495 | 475 | 437 | 388 | 380 |
| In | 36 | 3,676 | 3,388 | 3,118 | 2,900 | 2,527 | 2,251 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,436 | 6,836 | 6,299 | 5,794 | 5,099 | 4,485 | |
| Rating / Slope | 76.1 / 147 | 74.1 / 143 | 71.3 / 135 | 69.0 / 129 | 65.9 / 119 | 62.5 / 110 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 76.9 / 137 | 74.4 / 132 | 70.4 / 123 | 67.2 / 118 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Choose your tee from the six sets, which range from about 4,485 to 7,436 yards.
- Plan for wind off Lake Oconee on the back nine, especially the par 3s at 14 and 17.
- Book through a Ritz-Carlton Reynolds stay-and-play package or confirm access with the golf shop at 706-467-4020.
- The course was fully renovated in 2019, so older yardage books may not match.
Policies
Great Waters is part of Reynolds Lake Oconee, where The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds guests can play most of the resort's courses through stay-and-play packages; the Creek Club is the member-only exception. Access to amenities can be subject to fees and membership limitations, so check with the golf shop on how to book.
Quick answers
Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters at a glance
Is Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters open to the public?
Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters have, and what's the par?
Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,485 to 7,436 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters?
Yes. This guide covers Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters?
Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1992.
How do you book a tee time at Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters?
Call the course at 706-467-4020.
Where is Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters?
Reynolds Lake Oconee – Great Waters is at 1341 Linger Longer Rd, Greensboro, GA 30642.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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