Michigan Golf Journal january.indd

With easy access off I-95 and located not far from airports in Jacksonville and Savannah, Jekyll Island is easy to get to. “Jekyll Island is one of the best places in the country where you can go to unwind and relax while enjoying golf, fresh seafood, long walks along the beach, poolside siestas, and time off the grid,” said Doug Hollandsworth, Founder, the Georgia Golf Trail. “For golfers, the Jekyll Island Golf Club is one of the most popular getaways on the Georgia Golf Trail, plus the island is ideal for golfers and their families.” The Jekyll Island Club Resort combines luxury and history. In 1910, a meeting of financial and business leaders was held on the Island and led to the creation the Federal Reserve System, The Jekyll Island Club’s late-19th Century charm, historical accommodations, diverse dining venues, on-site activities, and direct access to the National Landmark Jekyll Island Historic District make it a wonderful place to stay. This resort also has a sun-soaked swimming pool with a fire pit nearby. For beach lovers, there’s a complimentary shuttle which will take you to and from the nearby seashore. The finely manicured croquet courts are also popular with hotel guests. In the late 1800’s, the Jekyll Island Club Resort provided overnight accommodations for wealthy families of the time, such as the Rockefeller’s, Morgan’s, Vanderbilt’s, and Pulitzer’s, all of whom made regular annual trips to Jekyll Island.

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