The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker
Plan your round at The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker
The Lakes is the 18-hole public golf course at Laura S. Walker State Park in Waycross, designed by Steve Burnes. It plays to par 72 and 6,656 yards from the Black tees (72.0 rating, 126 slope), with four sets of tees and a 9-hole option. It is run by the Georgia state parks system and open to the public daily except Christmas Day.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Steve Burnes
Course strategy
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Walk the course
The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker hole by hole
Hole 1
287
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
369
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
118
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
490
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
333
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
150
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
274
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
411
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
362
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
351
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
411
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
255
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
468
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
149
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
322
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
282
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
152
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
359
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 374 | 324 | 287 | 250 |
| 2 | 4 | 7 | 414 | 391 | 369 | 312 |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 155 | 134 | 118 | 104 |
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 566 | 512 | 490 | 444 |
| 5 | 4 | 11 | 407 | 388 | 333 | 286 |
| 6 | 3 | 5 | 196 | 180 | 150 | 129 |
| 7 | 4 | 17 | 321 | 290 | 274 | 219 |
| 8 | 5 | 13 | 477 | 440 | 411 | 361 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 451 | 430 | 362 | 321 |
| Out | 36 | 3,361 | 3,089 | 2,794 | 2,426 | |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 426 | 392 | 351 | 298 |
| 11 | 5 | 14 | 490 | 444 | 411 | 338 |
| 12 | 4 | 18 | 304 | 274 | 255 | 222 |
| 13 | 5 | 10 | 552 | 499 | 468 | 404 |
| 14 | 3 | 6 | 191 | 167 | 149 | 121 |
| 15 | 4 | 12 | 394 | 363 | 322 | 284 |
| 16 | 4 | 16 | 336 | 298 | 282 | 236 |
| 17 | 3 | 8 | 180 | 165 | 152 | 131 |
| 18 | 4 | 2 | 422 | 378 | 359 | 307 |
| In | 36 | 3,295 | 2,980 | 2,749 | 2,341 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,656 | 6,069 | 5,543 | 4,767 | |
| Rating / Slope | 72.0 / 126 | 68.9 / 119 | 66.3 / 113 | 67.0 / 111 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book online through the course's tee-time page or call the golf shop
- Hours vary by season, so check before you go
- Pick your tees from Black, White, Gold or Red; all play to par 72
- The park entrance is shared with Laura S. Walker State Park
Carts & walking
Cart use is built into the listed rates for the course.
Policies
The course is open to the public daily except Christmas Day, and hours change with the season. Nine-hole rounds are offered as well as 18.
Quick answers
The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker at a glance
Is The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker open to the public?
Yes. The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker is a public course.
How many holes does The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker have, and what's the par?
The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,767 to 6,656 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker?
The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker was designed by Steve Burnes.
What are the cart and walking rules at The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker?
Cart use is built into the listed rates for the course.
How do you book a tee time at The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 912-285-6154.
Where is The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker?
The Lakes Golf Couse at Laura S. Walker is at 5500 Laura Walker Rd, Waycross, GA 31503.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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