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Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 61
Length 4101 yards
Slope 104
Rating 60.4

Editor's Note: Course closed for business.

The Hooch Golf Club sits along the Chattahoochee River in Duluth, sprawling across a scenic landscape covered with ponds and lakes. The course is an executive, par-61 layout that combines traditional features with modern challenges. Although there aren't any par 5s on the golf course there are a few holes that stretch to over 400 yards, which guarantees that you'll be using all the clubs in your bag. There is plenty of water throughout the golf course, including three holes that play right along the river. It might not be what you're looking for if you want something truly formidable, but for a short course it's a good challenge that provides excellent iron practice. Besides the golf course, The Hooch is also known for its 12-acre, lighted driving range. There are also putting and chipping greens with a deep-faced practice bunker.

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Johnson (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Reviews

3.6
330 Reviews (330)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 32
Bunkers 30
Forced Carries 17
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 37
Locals 34
Walkers 31
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 33
Convenient to the City 17
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice little par-3 and par-4 course - very relaxing.

This was my first time playing the course. There are 11 par-3 holes and seven relatively short par-4 holes. This made for a very relaxing round. Most of the par-4 holes were around 300 yards long. The course isn't too hilly for the area, and the fairways and greens were in decent shape. On this day, the greens were extremely slow, and the ground was hard-packed. Once I adjusted to the slowness of the greens, I had a good round. Drinks were fairly cheap - a bottle of Coke was $2. They did not have a drink cart driving around on the course nor did they have a cooler on the cart. Stock up before you head out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok course, terrible clubhouse, awful waits

I’d never do this again. Pricing for much better easily available.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

love the Hooch!

18 hole Executive course with a nice layout that allows you to use all the clubs in your bag. Love the fact that I can be in and out in less than 2 1/2 hours. Pace play on the day I played was really good, even though the course is relatively full. The driving range has an area to practice your short game. Two thumbs up!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Paid $30 which may be a little on the expensive side for an executive course. Overall pace of play was great considering it was a beautiful Saturday and the place was packed. Rarely had to wait in between shot. Overall good time

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

No issues

Will play again, probably this week. Good place to swing a club and pitch and putt.

2 hours 18 holes...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice Round

I have played this course multiple times and it has always been a pleasant experience. It is a great course when a 3 hour round is desired and has some interesting holes, 3's and 4's, along the track. Nice driving range, putting green and chipping area. Staff is always welcoming and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Round

Saturday was good day for Golf. Always good to play at the Hooch. Course was a little muddy in spots, but it is to be expected I guess with all the Rain we have had. Greens coming in Nicely. Certainly worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 128
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Frozen start

Delayed start due to the weather - Chilled out in the clubhouse, they put in a
Bar tap (for future reference), got
On the course, well maintained given the weather ; always a good course to work in your iron play off the tee and approach shots

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One after another groups singles doubles every 10 minutes we’re going out. Made the pace of play really slow, took 4 hours for 18 hours

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good

Only thing to complain was the pace of play due to how crowded it was for a holiday weekend. Play here a lot never had to wait as much .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Par 3

Six par 3 back nine, kind of repetitive, but they were fun par 3s at least.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good executive course

For the money, it cannot be beat! Greens were true...little slow but well manicured. Tee boxes good. Fairways good. Perfect course for our 11 year old grandson just learning. The tee boxes vary greatly in length which assists people of all skills. Driving range was big as well as chipping area. Great place to learn the game. I am a fan!

Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Steve A review

Marshal at the start - gave me a few pointers- thanks Carlos

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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