Gilded Again
In 1928, the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and the rest of the winter crowd in Jekyll Island, Georgia, got a new oceanfront course from Walter “Old Man” Travis, the final design of his career. The Great Depression arrived soon after, the beachfront holes were lost, and Great Dunes spent the next seven decades as a humble nine where a round once cost a dollar. Then Brian Ross and Jeffrey Stein went digging. They unearthed Travis’ buried greens and bunkers, stitched in nine new holes and sent a spirited new routing back out through the dunes to the Atlantic. Join us this February for 27 holes and a reminder that the Gilded Age had excellent taste.
7:00–8:30 am: Check-in & Breakfast
Grab your gift bags and get warmed up
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8:30 am: Round 1
Take your first loop around the revitalized Great Dunes
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1:00 pm: Lunch
Enjoy a lunch overlooking the ocean
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2:00 pm: Round 2
Enjoy 9 more holes of afternoon free play
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5:00 pm: Dinner & Awards
Celebrate an unforgettable day with the BTS
Registration
Members can register for this event between October 29 – November 2, 2026
Field Size: 80
Pricing
$425 per person
2027 BTS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING SITE
Included in this experience
- 27 holes at Great Dunes at Jekyll Island Golf Club
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Beer provided by Golden Road Brewing throughout the day
- Gifts from TGJ & partners
- Awards for low net and gross finishers
How to Register
- You must be a member to register and attend Great Dunes. Not yet a member? Join here.
- Members can place reservation requests from October 29 at 9 a.m. ET to November 2 at 9 a.m. ET.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
An additional thank you to our event partners:
FAQs
How do I register?
- Registration opens October 29 at 9:00 AM ET and closes November 2 at 9:00 AM ET. The field is selected by random drawing.
- You must be a member and logged into golfersjournal.com to submit a reservation request. You can request up to four spots per entry.
- If selected, you’ll have 24 hours to complete payment. If you’re not selected, you’re automatically added to the waitlist. There is no set order, and spots are filled at random.
- Want a reminder when registration opens? Sign up for text alerts HERE.
Who can attend?
- This event is open to BTS members only.
- All guests in your group must also be active members.
- Lottery and waitlist selection priority is as follows:
- Premium Members
- Standard & Digital Members
- Once all premium members have been exhausted from the waitlist, standard members will be notified, followed by digital.
- Singles are welcome, and roughly half of our attendees come solo. All skill levels are encouraged to register.
- An active GHIN handicap (or a handicap issued by authorized association of the World Handicap System) is required for Net competition but not required for participation in the event.
What should I know before I arrive?
- Great Dunes is located at 322 Captain Wylly Rd, Jekyll Island, GA 31527.
- Carts are included in the event fee. You may choose to walk.
- Caddies are not available at Great Dunes.
- The dress code is club attire. No denim, no sandals, and shirts must be tucked in. Hats are not permitted inside the clubhouse. Jackets are not required at dinner but are encouraged.
- Attendees will have access to the Jekyll Island Golf Club Locker Room to change before and after golf.
How is the event played?
- The format is Individual Modified Stableford. Attendees will record gross scores only in Golf Genius with a net double-bogey max. Net scores will be calculated automatically via Golf Genius. There are both Net and Gross divisions, with prizes for first through third in each.
- Tees are as follows: Men’s, Seniors 60+ , and Women’s
- Winning teams will receive automatic qualification to the 2027 BTS Club Championship. The 2027 location and date will be announced at a later date.
What does my entry fee cover?
- Included:
- 27 holes of golf
- Cart fee
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Golden Road beer on the course
- Gifts from TGJ and partners
- Not included:
- Travel, transportation, and lodging (available lodging is not included in event price)
- Alcoholic beverages on the course beyond Golden Road beer and any pro shop purchases are at your own expense
What if I need to cancel?
- Pricing is per person. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event are subject to a 10% processing fee.
- Cancellations made within 30 days are subject to a 15% fee and will only be refunded once the spot is filled.
- If the spot cannot be filled, no refund will be issued.
- Please email events@golfersjournal.com to request a cancellation.
