Lake Oconee
The National
Fazio inland/lake rotation
The National is where Reynolds starts to feel like a proper buddies-trip machine. The course is useful; the village/package/tavern setup is the reason it matters. For a golf group, this may be the smartest operational base on property.
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The take
The National is where Reynolds starts to feel like a proper buddies-trip machine. The course is useful; the village/package/tavern setup is the reason it matters. For a golf group, this may be the smartest operational base on property.
Best for
Longer stays, buddies trips, and groups that want the best social hub
Watch out
The 27-hole setup means routing and conditions matter
How to play it
Strong play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Flexible Fazio rotation
- National Tavern
- Cottage/package logic
- Good group infrastructure
Watch-outs
- Less obvious lake drama
- Not as clean a first-timer headline
- Exact routing can affect the day
Signature holes
Ridge, Bluff, and Cove rotations all have moments; ask which nines are paired
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Resort-guest/package access varies by season; the National Village Experience is the key group package to price directly with Reynolds.
Best season
Best window: March-May and September-November, outside Masters-week pricing unless Augusta is the point.
Replay priority
Medium-high
Booking move
Start with golf access and lodging together.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best window: March-May and September-November, outside Masters-week pricing unless Augusta is the point.
Jan
59F / 40F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Feb
62F / 43F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
68F / 49F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
75F / 56F
Sun Best; rain Medium
May
82F / 64F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Jun
88F / 72F
Sun Hot; rain High
Google review
1/5 - 2 months ago
Rude and unprofessional gaurd shack workers and the fact yall charge 10 bucks to get in to residential service workers is messed up Your customers call us for help charge them not us. Also if your going to charge get a register and card reader so you can provide change and take
Rude and unprofessional gaurd shack workers and the fact yall charge 10 bucks to get in to residential service workers is messed up Your customers call us for help charge them not us. Also if your going to charge get a register and card reader so you can provide change and take
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Google review
5/5 - 5 years ago
Great course, conditions perfect. We had a guest come out and visit, see picture
Great course, conditions perfect. We had a guest come out and visit, see picture
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Google review
5/5 - 10 months ago
Really nice staff and really nice lay out. The course conditions are fantastic. The greens are in great shape and roll true.
Really nice staff and really nice lay out. The course conditions are fantastic. The greens are in great shape and roll true.
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