Eatonton, Georgia
The Landing dishes out rolling, lake-adjacent golf with a heady mix of wooded corridors and classic resort shot demands. Bob Cupp’s thoughtful design set the tone for the entire Reynolds community, offering variety and visual drama on every hole. It’s a top regional destination for players chasing challenge and southern hospitality.
The Landing’s architecture is pure Bob Cupp: strategic corridors carved through towering Georgia pines, dramatic elevation swings, and a resort-playable backbone that never sacrifices challenge. The routing weaves through rolling, wooded acreage and places a premium on approach angles, especially where the land falls to Lake Oconee or pinches beneath towering trees. Scottish inspiration breathes through bold green placements, subtle ridges, and well-sited bunkers, creating both high drama and moments of quiet tension. Multiple tee sets let the challenge adjust to every level, while ever-present lake vistas elevate the experience. What sets The Landing apart is its ability to blend classic Southern terrain with a panache of British Isles golf—every round is a nuanced blend of fun, test, and scenery.
Bob Cupp’s vision here launched the Reynolds golf tradition—his updates in 2013 modernized play without erasing the course’s refined strategic soul.
Hole 2 serves up a reachable par 5 sweeping along water and tree lines, requiring a bold decision to go for the green in two. The hole tempts with risk-and-reward ambition, making it a birdie chance with a penalty lurking for the greedy.
A strong drive gives you an opening, but the second shot demands you weigh risk carefully—bail left for safety or challenge the penalty area for eagle glory.
Right miss courts disaster along the edge of water and rough; overzealous second shots invite double bogey.
Strong greens, rolling fairways, generally solid year-round; confirm status close to play date.
Average pace—resort tee sheet can fill in peak times but mornings and midweek generally smooth.
Relaxed but energized Southern resort, with a tradition-first core and active visiting crowd.
Traditional golf attire required—collared shirts and standard resort polish.
Lodging and tee times book fast for spring and fall—secure both as early as possible if you want preferred windows.
Rolling terrain and heat make carts smart; bring comfortable shoes if you do walk, but don’t expect a walking-centric experience.
Lake Oconee’s breezes can swirl and shift—train your mid-iron flight for testy exposed holes.
Scottish-style interiors and tricky greens reward imagination around the putting surfaces.
Port Armor Golf Club (now The Landing) opens as first Lake Oconee course
Reynolds acquires Port Armor; ushers in property transformation
Full-course renovation by Bob Cupp for Reynolds rebranding
Newly refreshed clubhouse opens
Hosts 19th annual Linger Longer Invitational (college event)
Before The Landing, golf was just a rumor on Lake Oconee—its opening set the tone and the template for the entire Reynolds golf phenomenon. Locals still recall the anticipation as Port Armor’s pine corridors and lakefront holes debuted in 1986.
The Landing hosts the prestigious Linger Longer Invitational, which has seen future PGA Tour players and college powerhouses battle it out. For one spring week each year, the course dishes out championship-level strategy and drama to tomorrow's stars.
When Reynolds acquired the course in 2005, Bob Cupp returned to elevate his original creation for the next generation. The 2013 renovation modernized playability, bunkering, and visual drama—earning new fans without forsaking its classic Scottish roots.
In 2024, The Landing unveiled its transformed clubhouse—becoming a new hub for Reynolds golfers and layering southern hospitality atop old-school golf tradition. The expanded spaces and lake views are designed to lure post-round tales long into the night.
The Landing set the stage for all later Reynolds Lake Oconee courses—no other course on Lake Oconee predates it.
The Linger Longer Invitational at The Landing has produced multiple future Tour pros.
The 2013 renovation preserved Bob Cupp’s routing while modernizing bunkers and greens.
Rolling hills and wooded corridors give The Landing a Scottish-inspired Southern flair.
The new 2024 clubhouse blends classic hospitality with lakeside views.
Jack Nicklaus design with stunning lakeside holes and the complex’s most photogenic finish.
Tom Fazio resort track with scenic water carries and top-tier conditioning.
Championship-caliber Fazio design—playable with resort access programs.
Non-Reynolds public course with acclaimed Coore & Crenshaw design, regionally admired.
Stay on-property at Reynolds Lake Oconee for the easiest access and top amenities; Greensboro or Eatonton offer solid alternatives nearby.
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Another Cupp-designed Reynolds course emphasizing variety
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