Joe Lee, in 1975, mapped out this a new 18 hole challenge with trademark strategically situated fairway bunkers, playing through some of Jekyll Island's most pristine lakes and marshes. Lee named it Indian Mounds after the large oyster shell middens deposited by aboriginal tribes hundreds of years prior. Indian Mound like Jekyll's other courses is unobstrutive by residential or commercial development.

In 1964, following the Island's inland lakes and Pine forest, golf architect Dick Wilson created the Oleander course on the grounds on what was once the 34th oldest registered golf course in the United States. Oleander, the local's favorite, challenges golfers with numerous dog legs, par 4's, 5's and situated only 300 yards from the ocean, trade winds will often affect your play.

Originally designed and built in 1968 by Dick Wilson, this masterpiece meanders through ocean forests and undisturbed hammocks populated by migratory birds. The longest of the four courses, Pine Lakes was completely renovated in 2002 by course architect Clyde Johnson, designer of Stone Mountain's Golf Course in Atlanta, he took what was a near perfection and added his vision and flavor making it the premier course on Jekyll Island. During course design Clyde Johnson incorporated "Family Friendly" tee boxes, making this the only course in America that allows players of all ages to compete evenly. Pine Lakes and Jekyll Island are the official host for the annual US Kids Golf Jekyll Island Cup.

The golf course at Osprey Cove has received a great deal of attention lately. Golf Digest, for example, called it, "A gem . . . Must play if you're within 100 miles." GolfWeek's Golf & Travel lauded it as one of the "Top 100 Modern Courses." Designed by Mark McCumber & Associates, the design of the course was guided by McCumber's commitment to creating a course that fits the land.

At the same time, the course at Osprey Cove incorporates traditional elements of strategy, variety, balance and surprise. Another critical element of the course is hard to miss - aesthetic beauty. From the first tee to the last hole, you'll marvel at the delicate yet dramatic landscape of the St. Marys River basin.