The final design preserves Travis’s imprint through undulations and green shapes, not as an exact replica but to evoke the original spirit for public golfers.

The project marks the restoration and grand re-opening of the long-forgotten Walter Travis design at Great Dunes in Jekyll Island, Georgia.

From the back tees the course stretches 7,014 yards and 4,818 yards from the forward tees, operating as a par-72 open to the public.

A restoration budget exceeding $6 million, begun in 2024, used archival photos to recapture Travis’s dune landscapes, ridges, and ocean views, with the course resurfaced in paspalum grass.

Architects refresh and revive Walter Travis’s public-course design, staying faithful to the original layout while integrating modern improvements.

A multi-use vision for Great Dunes on Jekyll Island emphasizes college tournaments, community events, public play, and island memberships, signaling a return-to-form approach.

Design and environmental features include a brackish-water irrigation system to cut freshwater use and chemicals, plus a wildlife corridor along a former rail line to boost biodiversity.

Local collaboration with the Walter Travis Society and Jekyll Island historians helped verify Travis’s public-course portfolio and ensure historical accuracy.