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Jekyll Island is the Southeast's best budget beach-golf destination, a coastal Georgia barrier island hiding 5 courses in our catalog at $ pricing, playable year-round, and just a short drive from BQK.
Four affordable public courses (63 holes total) on a Georgia barrier island, plus a restored 1898 Walter Travis 9-holer. Old Florida vibes, Jekyll Island Club hotel, dirt-cheap tee times, the Southeast's best budget beach-golf destination.
What are the top golf courses in Jekyll Island?
3 courses
Jekyll Island has 3 courses in Scramble's catalog, anchored by Jekyll Island - Indian Mound Course, Jekyll Island - Pine Lakes Course, and Great Dunes Golf Course. Each anchors a strong rotation for a 3-4 round buddies trip. All three play within a normal trip itinerary out of the same lodging base.
$Jekyll Island - Indian Mound Course
Joe Lee (1975)
$Jekyll Island - Pine Lakes Course
Clyde Johnston
$$$Great Dunes Golf Course
Walter Travis (1898, restored 2013)
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How much does a 3-round Jekyll Island golf trip cost?
A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Jekyll Island runs about $1,070 per person with mid-range ($$) lodging. That covers 3 peak-season green fees, lodging at roughly two golfers per room, and a daily food + ground-transit allowance. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Adjust the round count, group size, or tier on the trip calculator to see how the number moves. See the full breakdown →
Where is Jekyll Island and how do I get there?
Jekyll Island sits in Georgia. The closest major airport is Brunswick (BQK), which serves as the primary hub for most visitors. Most groups fly into BQK, rent one or two SUVs, and base out of a single resort or hotel for the entire trip.
What's the best month for golf in Jekyll Island?
The strongest months for golf in Jekyll Island are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation. Jekyll Island averages a 61°F high in January and a 88°F high in July, so playable conditions cluster in the shoulder months. Book early in those windows. Rates and tee-time inventory tighten as the season firms up.
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Jekyll Island data is part of Scramble's catalog of 128 destinations and 971 independently researched courses. Weather data from 20 years of Open-Meteo; awards compiled from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and state-level rankings.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.