home Plan Your Reynolds Lake Oconee Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Six championship courses on a stunning Georgia lake
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.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Reynolds Lake Oconee — curated for groups.
5 coursesSpring, Fall ATL (90 min drive)<10k population
Courses Where to Stay lakehouse Sleeps 12-20
$600-$2500/night
Reynolds Lake Oconee lakefront properties
lake access dock full kitchen fire pit multiple bedrooms kayaks
lodge Sleeps 8-12
$500-$1500/night
Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee
resort access spa pool dining golf cart
Dining
Linger Longer Steakhouse $$$$ steakhouse Ritz-Carlton steakhouse with dry-aged prime cuts and lake views. The big-night-out dinner.
Georgia's Bistro $$$ southern Southern-inflected bistro at the resort. Elevated comfort food and a great patio.
The Chophouse at Lake Oconee $$$ steakhouse Local steakhouse outside the resort gates. Good steaks, big portions, less resort pricing.
Bone Island Grillhouse $$ casual Casual grillhouse in Greensboro. Ribs, burgers, and cold beer for the no-fuss meal.
Nightlife
Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge Late Night whiskey bar Fireside bourbon and cigars at the Ritz. Walkable from resort lodging — the sophisticated post-round gathering.
The Lake Club Bar patio Lakeside bar with sunset views over Oconee. Craft cocktails and total relaxation. Walkable from Lake Club villas.
Oconee Cove cocktail Speakeasy-style bar at the Ritz-Carlton with elevated cocktails and a moody atmosphere. Walkable from resort lodging.
Yesterday Cafe (Greensboro) Late Night dive Small-town bar in Greensboro proper. Local character and cheap drinks when you want to get off-resort.
Activities Lake Oconee Pontoon Rental boat rental half day $40-$80/pp
Rent a pontoon and cruise the 19,000-acre lake. Coolers, swimming, and sandbar stops.
Lake Oconee Bass Fishing fishing half day $100-$200/pp
Guide-led bass fishing on one of Georgia's best bass lakes. Tournament-quality fish.
Reynolds Sporting Clays shooting 2-3 hours $75-$150/pp
Sporting clays course on the resort property. Competitive and group-friendly — perfect arrival day group activity.
Ritz-Carlton Spa spa 2-3 hours $150-$300/pp
Full-service resort spa at the Ritz. Recovery day done right.
Lake Oconee Kayaking kayaking 2-3 hours $25-$50/pp
Paddle the coves and inlets of Lake Oconee. Peaceful morning activity.
