Renowned architect Smyers to design new private course in Central Georgia
GREENSBORO, Georgia– Reynolds Lake Oconee, located along the scenic shoreline of Georgia’s Lake Oconee, continues its evolution as one of the country’s premier golf communities with the announcement of its eighth golf course.
This addition underscores Reynolds’ commitment to offering world-class private club experiences and continues to place it among a select few golf destinations in the U.S. with such a deep and diverse portfolio of championship courses.
Fenmoor Golf Club will be a private, members-only course designed by Steve Smyers, and is slated to open in Fall 2026.
Situated in the northeast corner of the 12,000-acre community, the new course site features a variety of landscapes at the headwaters of Lake Oconee, characterized by marshy edges, native grasses, and rolling hillsides. The unique topography offers elevated tee boxes, undulating fairways, multiple water crossings, and several holes positioned along the water’s edge.
“The land is absolutely ideal for golf,” said Smyers. “We’re very fortunate to have a piece of property this diverse, with the movement of the land—gentle rolls, swales, valleys, hummocks, mounds, and ravines—combined with the presence of water running through it. This site allows us to create a course with a distinct look and feel unlike any other at Reynolds Lake Oconee.”
As the name “Fenmoor” implies, water will be a defining feature of the course. In addition to Lake Oconee itself, the property is interwoven with rivulets and streams branching from Richland Creek, creating an ever-changing landscape of wooded wetlands, grassy fields, marsh, and meadow. The lake will be visible from much of the course and directly influence play on numerous holes, including nine greens positioned along the water.
Smyers, known for integrating the natural landscape into his designs, plans to use native plant material throughout the property, blending the course seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
“The native plants will connect the course to the marsh, the lake, and the tree line,” Smyers explained. “We want the golf course to feel as if it simply emerges from the landscape.”
In addition to the championship course, Fenmoor will feature a dedicated putting course, numerous short-game areas, and expansive practice facilities designed for game improvement.
To complement the distinctive golf experience, Reynolds Lake Oconee has engaged BLUR Workshop, a nationally renowned architecture and interior design firm, to envision a new clubhouse. The clubhouse will feature a restaurant and bar, men’s and women’s locker rooms and lounges, terraces, and a variety of gathering spaces.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate again with the team at Reynolds Lake Oconee,” said Scott Sickeler, Principal at BLUR Workshop. “Fenmoor’s setting offered a unique design opportunity, where the natural landscape could seamlessly inform the architecture and interiors. We envisioned the clubhouse as a series of warm, inviting spaces that stay closely connected to both the course and the lake.
“Above all, we wanted it to feel like a place where members feel comfortable, relaxed, and would genuinely enjoy spending time there.”
Reflecting Reynolds Lake Oconee’s ongoing commitment to delivering world-class amenities and experiences, Fenmoor Golf Club builds on the community’s storied golf tradition.
“Fenmoor Golf Club reflects our constant vision to thoughtfully grow Reynolds Lake Oconee while preserving the natural beauty and character that make this community so special,” said John Gunderson, CEO of Daniel Communities, the managing partner for Reynolds Lake Oconee. “It’s a one-of-a-kind setting, and with Steve Smyers leading the design we’re confident it will deliver our members an inspiring and immersive golf experience unlike anything else at Reynolds.”
Construction on Fenmoor Golf Club is underway, with completion anticipated in Fall 2026.
To learn more and stay up to date with progress, please visit www.reynoldslakeoconee.com/life/golf/fenmoor.
