Lake Oconee Masters Week 2015

The important question being asked at Lake Oconee is “will the Augusta National’s azaleas be in bloom this year?” We predict the azalea blooming at the Masters by the timing of our own azaleas here. This year our azaleas have not shown their pink or white, so bets are against the Augusta blooms. All of a sudden, after we endured a cold wet winter that wouldn’t end, we lake dwellers have observed the buzzing of leaf blowers, the blooming of trees, and  the installing of pine straw. Those signs are not only Mother Nature’s rejuvenation of her world, but of the Lake Oconee community’s putting on its best face for Easter and the Masters visitors. We are blessed here with four distinct seasons with our Spring coming to life at least by April. We feel sorry for the people who are still wearing winter coats and shoveling snow up North!  As Lake Oconee is only about an hour from the Masters home, Augusta National, we at Lake Oconee are flooded with guests who escape the crowds around Augusta and stay at Lake Oconee. Many visitors have time to play their own golf after being inspired by the pros at the Masters.  As residents of Lake Oconee, we often visit the Masters Golf Tournament ourselves and enjoy the golf, the excellence of the historic course, and the ever polite and enthusiastic “patrons”.

Food at the Augusta National is legendary, my favorite lunch is a pimento cheese sandwich, and sweet tea or beer.

However, hungry visitors at Lake Oconee have many local eateries that serve tasty food which they can enjoy after the trip to Augusta. Some restaurants observe special hours and menus for Masters Week, some may accept reservations. Below is a list of our Lake Oconee favorites that includes phone numbers so visitors can phone for details before making your choice.

This list is not exhaustive, but contains our local best picks that serve good food, and are consistent.

If you are staying at one of the golf communities, check out their clubhouse for some good food!

Golf Community Clubhouses:

Harbor Club

Reynolds Plantation

Reynolds Landing

Reynolds Great Waters

Cuscowilla

 

Favorite Lunch Places:

Sweet Kneads  706-484-1588

Cafe 44  706-999-9744

Dolce Caffe  706-454-5999

 

Casual Dining:

Bulldog Supper Club (sports bar with large TVs) 706-453-4333

Mellow Mushroom (Pizzas, etc.) 706-484-2074

Silver Moon 706-485-5698  Dinner only

Smith’s Coastal Grill  706-485-7212

Filet Steak and Seafood  706-453-2980

Bone Island Grillhouse  706-991-1999  Dinner only

Da Corrado Ristorante  706-453-1110  Dinner only

Blu Culina Fusion Bistro ( Mediterranean) 706-991-9970

 

Enjoy a visit to Lake Oconee and call us if you want to see homes for sale and join us for a lifetime!

Jim and Suzie Hudson