Walter “Old Man” Travis built Great Dunes, the first golf course on Jekyll Island and he designed the best golf course that money could buy in 1928. When the seaside breeze picks up, the degree of difficulty of Great Dunes increases exponentially. The United States Golf Association once used Great Dunes as a testing facility for clubs, shafts, and golf balls. After golf, enjoy a post-round drink or snack at McCormick’s Grill. When it comes to the ‘stay’ part of your Jekyll Island adventure, there are four great overnight options, The Westin Jekyll of this club’s commitment to excellence. Farther north along I-95, Savannah’s only golf course along The Georgia Golf Trail is The Club at Savannah Harbor, which hosted the Legends of Golf event on the Champions Tour from 2003-2013. There is certainly no reason to leave your golf clubs stuck in a Michigan snow drift. Head down I-95 and check out these great Georgia Golf Trail courses along I-95. For more information visit: www.GeorgiaGolfandTravel. com. Island, the Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island, the Jekyll Island Club Resort, and the property that is part Courtyard Jekyll Island and part Residence Inn by Marriott Jekyll Island. All four properties can claim to be the ultimate ‘rest & relaxation’ destination on Jekyll Island. “Clearly, Jekyll Island is one of Georgia’s most popular stay-and-play destinations for golfers,” said Hollandsworth. Just north of Jekyll Island is the Sapelo Hammock Golf Club in Shellman Bluff. Surrounded by tidal marshes, saw palmettos, and live oak trees, this golf course’s greens are a reflection
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