Reynolds Lake Oconee Golf Trip Planning Guide
Reynolds Lake Oconee is a golf trip sleeper with six championship courses from names like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones, and Bob Cupp. Lakeside lodges on 19,000-acre Lake Oconee, fishing, boating, and the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds round out an experience that feels private and exclusive without the typical resort price tag.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
ATL (90 min drive)
$110–$325
$500/night
0 of 5
~$528/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Reynolds Lake Oconee. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Reynolds - Great Waters — parkland, $175–$325 · 4.8★
Jack Nicklaus design ranked top-100 public. Nine holes on Lake Oconee with a stunning island-green par 3.
Linger Longer Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$$
Ritz-Carlton steakhouse with dry-aged prime cuts and lake views. The big-night-out dinner.
Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge — whiskey bar · Open late
Fireside bourbon and cigars at the Ritz. Walkable from resort lodging — the sophisticated post-round gathering.
Day 2
Reynolds - The Creek Club — parkland, $110–$200 · 4.6★
Jim Engh design with creative green complexes and dramatic Georgia pines throughout.
Lake Oconee Pontoon Rental — half day, $40–$80/pp
Rent a pontoon and cruise the 19,000-acre lake. Coolers, swimming, and sandbar stops.
Georgia's Bistro — southern, $$$
Southern-inflected bistro at the resort. Elevated comfort food and a great patio.
The Lake Club Bar — patio
Lakeside bar with sunset views over Oconee. Craft cocktails and total relaxation. Walkable from Lake Club villas.
Day 3
Reynolds - The Oconee Course — parkland, $150–$275 · 4.5★
Rees Jones design that hosted the PGA Cup. Lakeside holes and dramatic bunkering.
Lake Oconee Bass Fishing — half day, $100–$200/pp
Guide-led bass fishing on one of Georgia's best bass lakes. Tournament-quality fish.
The Chophouse at Lake Oconee — steakhouse, $$$
Local steakhouse outside the resort gates. Good steaks, big portions, less resort pricing.
Oconee Cove — cocktail
Speakeasy-style bar at the Ritz-Carlton with elevated cocktails and a moody atmosphere. Walkable from resort lodging.
Course-by-Course Guide
Reynolds Lake Oconee has 5 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout.
Where to Stay
Reynolds Lake Oconee has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $500/night for the whole house.
$600–$2500 /night
Reynolds Lake Oconee lakefront properties
$500–$1500 /night
Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Linger Longer Steakhouse
$$$$Ritz-Carlton steakhouse with dry-aged prime cuts and lake views. The big-night-out dinner.
Georgia's Bistro
$$$Southern-inflected bistro at the resort. Elevated comfort food and a great patio.
The Chophouse at Lake Oconee
$$$Local steakhouse outside the resort gates. Good steaks, big portions, less resort pricing.
Bone Island Grillhouse
$$Casual grillhouse in Greensboro. Ribs, burgers, and cold beer for the no-fuss meal.
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge
Late nightFireside bourbon and cigars at the Ritz. Walkable from resort lodging — the sophisticated post-round gathering.
The Lake Club Bar
Lakeside bar with sunset views over Oconee. Craft cocktails and total relaxation. Walkable from Lake Club villas.
Oconee Cove
Speakeasy-style bar at the Ritz-Carlton with elevated cocktails and a moody atmosphere. Walkable from resort lodging.
Yesterday Cafe (Greensboro)
Late nightSmall-town bar in Greensboro proper. Local character and cheap drinks when you want to get off-resort.
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Lake Oconee Pontoon Rental
Rent a pontoon and cruise the 19,000-acre lake. Coolers, swimming, and sandbar stops.
Lake Oconee Bass Fishing
Guide-led bass fishing on one of Georgia's best bass lakes. Tournament-quality fish.
Reynolds Sporting Clays
Sporting clays course on the resort property. Competitive and group-friendly — perfect arrival day group activity.
Ritz-Carlton Spa
Full-service resort spa at the Ritz. Recovery day done right.
Lake Oconee Kayaking
Paddle the coves and inlets of Lake Oconee. Peaceful morning activity.
Getting There
Fly into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — it's a 90-minute drive to Reynolds Lake Oconee. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Lake Country Limo and Reynolds Transportation). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.