Reynolds Lake Oconee features world-class courses designed by legends including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, and Rees Jones. Guests staying at the Ritz or within Reynolds can enjoy beautiful lake views, rolling terrain, and courses suitable for all skill levels. Please let us know if you’d like help booking a tee time.
Harbor Club features an award-winning 18-hole course and a 9-hole course, each set among rolling hills and along the lakeshore. The layout offers beautiful scenery, thoughtful challenges, and a serene setting for golfers of all levels. Harbor Club is open to the public, and we can assist with tee time bookings if desired.
Uncle Remus Golf Course is a well‑established public course known for its friendly layout and classic design. Set among mature trees and rolling terrain, it offers an enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels. With a welcoming atmosphere and easy access, Uncle Remus provides a relaxed alternative to the larger resort courses in the area.
Our favorites! Table at the Lake, elevated cocktails, locally sourced casual fine dining, reservations recommended Sweet Kneads, bakery and café, known for their chicken salad and Georgia Dirt Bomb Café 44, coffee and breakfast, classic welcoming atmosphere Silver Moon, classic Southern cuisine Linger Longer Steakhouse, refined steakhouse experience, reservations recommended Tin House, Thai street food 3Natives Acai and Juicery, acai bowls and smoothies The Burch x Boathouse, casual, boat access! Reynolds Tavern, classic American cuisine, golf course view, dress code required, open to guests staying inside the Reynolds gates or at the Ritz-Carlton Gaby's by the Lake, lakeside dining at the Ritz Italian Chophouse: walkable from The Lodge! Lakefront Pavillion: lakeside w/ boat access! Late-night options The Bar at the Ritz, Oconee Cove, polished bar experience Who Cares Bar & No Grill, Pal’s Watering Hole, local dive bars Note, most restaurants, including Publix, close by 9:00 PM
Just 30 minutes from the lake, known as the “town too pretty to burn.” During General Sherman’s March to the Sea in 1864, much of Georgia experienced widespread destruction, but Madison’s historic core remained largely intact, thanks in part to personal connections to the town. Guests can enjoy historic homes, charming gardens, and boutique shops, including favorites: Sinclair, coffee, light breakfast, and lunch Betty Gene’s, Southern breakfast and lunch classics Patisserie on Main, French-inspired pastries and desserts Hart & Crown Tavern, British-inspired pub Town 220, semi-formal, local gem Community Roots, wine, cheeses, and locally sourced goods Please note: If you’re not planning to spend much time on the lake or golfing, or if you’d like to explore shops, Madison is an excellent choice. The town offers historic charm, walkable streets, and dining within easy reach.
Go Dawgs! Sic ‘Em! Home to the University of Georgia, Athens is about an hour from the lake and offers a lively mix of historic streets, boutique shops, and diverse dining options. It’s a great choice for guests looking to explore a vibrant college town while staying within an hour’s drive of Lake Oconee.