Sun and Fun Golf Association - Golf Travel Specialists
Pine Lakes Course
In 2002, Clyde Johnston renovated the original, 1968 design of Joe Lee. The newest and longest golf course on Jekyll Island wanders through ocean forests and migratory bird habitat. The Johnston renovation focused on maintaining the rich environment ever present at the club. Do not be alarmed at any wildlife observing your golf. Deer grazing beside tee boxes and ospreys high above, practice appropriate golf etiquette at all times.
The Westin Jekyll Island invites you to celebrate the beauty of the Georgia coast at their oceanfront resort. They offer travelers a spectacular location, vibrant amenities and spacious, thoughtfully appointed accommodations. You'll be able to settle into a beachfront retreat and experience total tranquility in their modern guestrooms, which feature details like our famous Westin Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®. Spend sunny days exploring Jekyll Island's breathtaking beaches, hitting the greens at one of the island's golf courses or enjoying a wide assortment of nature-friendly activities. The resort is located in the quaint Jekyll Village which offers several restaurants and and shops that are all just a few steps from the hotel.
Our members will be in Ocean View rooms that provide fresh air and spectacular panoramic Atlantic Ocean views with its own private, furnished balcony. Sandy earth tones and clean lines help create a soothing environment for work or rest. Relax in a sitting area and stay connected with the latest technology, from a 42-inch HTDV to an iHome docking station. For those who need to work, a glass-topped desk, ergonomic leather chair, and complimentary High-Speed Internet Access help you keep up with deadlines, while a coffee maker with Starbucks® coffee and a smart mini-fridge provides refreshment. The spa-like Heavenly Bath helps stimulate circulation with its rainforest shower head and handheld wand. Double rooms offer a combination shower and bathtub, while rooms with a king-size bed feature a glass-enclosed, walk-in shower. Enjoy the added touch of the Heavenly Mirror, a plush bathrobe and signature Westin bath amenities.
Indian Mound Course
The Indian Mound course was also designed by Joe Lee in 1975. The 18 holes wind through some of the island's most pristine woodlands. Lee named the course Indian Mound, after the large heaps of oyster shells left by aboriginal tribes hundreds of years ago. Like Jekyll Island's other golf courses, Indian Mound is untouched by residential or commercial development. Amateur golfers will appreciate the wide open holes. Swing away!
Tentative Itinerary:
The Landmark Historic Trolley Tour
The Jekyll Island Club members created an exclusive gilded era island retreat for family and friends on this barrier island. Those empire builders shaped our nation’s future, now step into their past. This guided trolley tour of the entire 240-acre historic district includes entry into one cottage and provides access to Mosaic Gallery, Moss Cottage, and Faith Chapel at your leisure. The tour departs from Mosaic and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Originates in the Mosaic Building located at 100 Stable Rd., Jekyll Island, GA 31527. Phone 912.635.4036
While our SFGA itinerary of golf will occupy each day of the trip, those with interest in Jekyll Island’s historical value may opt to extend their trip for an extra night to allow time to take in the sights of the Jekyll Island Historic District.
The earliest tourists on Jekyll Island were Native Americans who first began visiting to hunt and fish over 3,500 years ago. Centuries later, British colonists began their occupation and eventually the island became a prosperous plantation with multiple changes of ownership through the end of the Civil War. Once the dust had settled, a group of mega-wealthy millionaires purchased the island to establish a private winter retreat and hunting club in 1886.
Among the new owners were the likes of J.P. Morgan, Joseph Pulitzer, William K. Vanderbilt, and Marshall Field, to name just a few. Not surprisingly, their immense wealth brought the construction of multiple dwellings that they called “cottages” but most others would call mansions. Today, the 240-acres of historic structures that remain are known as, The Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark. With 34 structures, in various stages of renovation, curious tourists from across the globe, ogle at the lifestyles of the privileged. Numerous guided tours of the historic district are offered in a variety of different styles including, Horse Carriage Tours, Trolley and Tram tours, Segway tours, or simple walking tours with or without guides. Tour times run from 30 minutes to half or full day. Get started at the Mosaic Jekyll Island Museum to choose the tour experience that’s right for you.
Jekyll Island Golf Club
- 4 nights at The Westin at Jekyll Island Georgia (Check In 10/23/22 & Check Out 10/27/22)
Stay in a comfortable 400 sq. ft. Ocean View King Room
- Full Buffet Breakfast each morning (10/24,25,26,27)
- Welcome Reception with one hour Open Bar followed by Welcome Dinner (10/23/22)
- Reception with one hour Open Bar followed by Awards Dinner (10/26/22)
- Three Rounds of Golf with Cart: Pine Lakes Course(10/24), Indian Mound Course(10/25) and Oleander Course (10/26)
- Tournament Entry Fee with Practice/Fun Round on day one and Two Tournament Rounds and use of Practice Range prior to each round of golf.
- Tournament Entry Fee with Practice/Fun Round on day one and Two Tournament Rounds and use of Practice Range prior to each round of golf.
- Gratuities on planned meals, state and local taxes, Georgia Hotel Fee and Resort Fee.
- The Resort Fee includes: •Island wide shuttle •24 hour access and use of Westin Workout™ •Wireless internet access in lobby and guest rooms •Access and use of Westin Business Center •Local and toll free call access •In-room coffee makers with Star Bucks Coffee •Self-Parking at the Westin during stay
Driftwood Beach
This haunting and mesmerizing stretch of beach is often cited as a Gothic tree graveyard. Driftwood Beach an ideal location for photography, as well as a popular site for gorgeous island weddings. Enjoy a nice picnic or walk on Driftwood Beach and be just a 3-minute drive away when you stay at The Westin Jekyll Island. Just a little over 1 mile away from the hotel, guests can walk to and from Driftwood beach. Driftwood beach extends from the Clam Creek Picnic Area to the Villas by The Sea Resort and Conference Center and is only a short walk away from the Jekyll Island Campground.
Do you know where to find Georgia’s largest public golf resort featuring 63 holes of golf, pristine coastal landscapes and an abundance of Southern hospitality? Would you like to discover the well-kept secret of a remote place with miles of sandy beaches, salt marshes teeming with wildlife and live oaks draped in Spanish moss along the ocean? It’s not as far away as one might think.
Come to the Golden Isles on the Georgia coast, midway between Savannah, and Jacksonville, Florida. Here you will find the four beautiful barrier islands of St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simon's Island and Jekyll Island. The southernmost of the four islands, Jekyll Island, is a 5,700 acre island that was purchased by a group of millionaires in 1886 for use as an exclusive, private retreat serving only to the ultra-wealthy of the day. In those times, when William Vanderbilt, J.P Morgan, William Rockefeller and Joseph Pulitzer were wintering in the island, a sixth of the world's wealth was concentrated in one place. Numerous winter homes, or “cottages” as they were called, still stand today in what became known as “Millionaires Village”. Jekyll Island was purchased by the State of Georgia in 1947.
Today, the entire island is a state park that provides services and businesses for the fewer than 600 island residents and visitors alike. The island is entirely managed by a state agency called, the Jekyll Island Authority, a self-supporting state entity responsible for the overall management and stewardship of Jekyll Island, including the history, and serenity of the Jekyll Island Golf Club. Our SFGA Members are invited to join us on a trip to the former playground of America's Wealthiest families.
“FOR THE HISTORY BUFFS” - JEKYLL ISLAND HISTORIC DISTRICT
Jekyll Island Golf Adventure
October 23 - 27, 2022
Oleander Course
Originally a 1910 Donald Ross design, Dick Wilson one of the most respected course architects in the game, redesigned the current Oleander Course in 1964 amid the inland lakes and pine forests. Numerous doglegs require your attention while a steady breeze influences your ball flight from the ocean situated only 300 yards away.
Jekyll Island Biking & Walking Trails
Bicycling and Walking have long been favorite activities on Jekyll Island. With more than 20 miles of picturesque paths and trails, biking and hiking offer a scenic way to see all of the island’s hallmark points of interest. Paths wind around sand dunes, beaches, and historic sites, while our ancient oaks offer ample shade. The trail goes right past the Westin Resort and it offers park benches about every 5th of a mile, so if you get tired you can sit down, relax and enjoy the seaside.
As the term “barrier island” would suggest, you are in the untouched corridor between nature and civilization. There are very few man-made obstructions here. It’s rare to see any homes or businesses from the golf courses. Instead, a golfer’s focus turns to the natural beauty that invites the eyes and ears, presenting a stark contrast to the sights and sounds usually found on a golf course. The blending of conservation and environmental management at the golf club has allowed the Jekyll Island Golf Club to receive the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Certification at of all of the club’s courses for maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind. Worldwide, only 3 other resorts hold this honor while having more holes. Jekyll Island Golf Club has a full driving range, practice putting green and chipping area as well McCormick’s Grill, a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch with a full bar.
The Westin Jekyll Island Accommodations:
Mosaic Gallery
The completely renovated and reimagined Jekyll Island Museum guides you through the rich cultural and natural history of Georgia’s most intriguing barrier island. In-depth and interactive exhibits draw you in, while stunning visuals and audio tell the tale of this magical island. The new museum, Mosaic, features more exhibit space, more artifacts, and a new multi-purpose room. Constructed completely within the existing footprint of the historic stables building, the new design highlights the building’s construction with high lofted ceilings and open space. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
A) $1,250 Per Person Per Golfer, Double Occupancy or $2,500 Per Couple both Golfing
B) $1,050 Per Non-Golfer, Double Occupancy or $2,300 Per Couple, Golfer & Non-Golfer
C) $1,750 Per Golfer Single Occupancy
D) $310 Extra Night - Upgraded Ocean View Room, Breakfast, Resort Fees and all Taxes
The Westin Cafe
Begin your morning on Jekyll Island at Westin Café, our grab-and-go restaurant. Stock up on essential sundries or refuel with a signature Starbucks coffee.
Dress code: Casual & Phone: +1 912-635-4545
Package Inclusions:
The Golf Courses:
Salty's Seasonal Poolside Bar & Grill
Bask in the Jekyll Island sunshine as you sip a tropical cocktail at Salty's Pool Bar & Grill. Open daily during the summer months, this colorful restaurant serves modern American fare like grilled paninis.
Dress code: Casual & Phone: +1 912-319-2825
Non-Golf Activities:
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The Reserve
The Reserve is our flagship steakhouse restaurant serving sumptuous American cuisine and craft cocktails. Elect to dine inside alongside a lively open kitchen, or opt for al fresco dining under the Jekyll Island sunshine. Dress code: Casual & Phone: +1 912-319-2880
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Jekyll Island Beach Village
The Beach Village project, developed by the Jekyll Island Authority, is part of a plan to reinvigorate the island’s tourism economy and includes the only beachfront convention center in the southeast south of New Jersey. The 128,000 square foot Jekyll Island Convention Center, located next door, opened in May 2012 and is the centerpiece of the project which also includes an oceanfront promenade, village green, restaurants, retail shopping and Great Dunes Park
Sunday, October 23, 2022:
The Jekyll Westin Resort should have your suites ready to check into by 4:00pm.
6:00pm Welcome Cocktail Reception (one hour) followed by Dinner.
Monday, October 24, 2022:
7:00am - Breakfast service begins at The Reserve Restaurant
9:00am Tee times begin, Pine Lakes Course
This evening guests are on their own for dinner, several restaurants in the hotel and others are located nearby.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022:
7:00am - Breakfast service begins at The Reserve Restaurant
9:00am Tee times begin, Indian Mound Course
This evening guests are on their own for dinner, several restaurants in the hotel and others are located nearby.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022:
7:00am - Breakfast service begins at The Reserve Restaurant
9:00am Tee times begin, Oleander Course
6:00pm Cocktail Reception (one hour) followed by Awards Dinner.
Thursday, October 27, 2022:
7:00am - Breakfast service begins at The Reserve Restaurant
11:00am Jekyll Westin Resort check out time, have a safe trip home.
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Georgia’s only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility. The Center offers the public a chance to learn about sea turtles and see rehabilitation in action with a host of interactive exhibits and experiences. Year-round indoor and outdoor programs are also available for guests of all ages.
Visit the official Georgia Sea Turtle Center website to learn more about the programs, research, and other important work being done to save turtles and other coastal wildlife.
Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 214 Stable Rd.
Website: gstc.jekyllisland.com & Phone: 912.635.4444
Harry's Lounge
Unwind with a microbrew, cocktail or glass of wine at Harry's Lounge, our sophisticated bar. Casual yet refined, Harry's Lounge also serves a light restaurant menu and features views of the Jekyll Island shoreline.
Dress code: Casual & Phone: +1 912-319-2880