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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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course, but greens need some TLC

Pace of play was great for Labor Day weekend. Finished our round in under 3 hours on Sunday morning. Course was in good shape except for the greens and bunkers. Greens were super slow and had dead spots all over them. Fix this and put some sand in the bunkers and it would be a great track.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Everything was satisfactory except the bunkers. They were in horrible shape. Recent rain contributed to that I'm sure but it was as if they had given up. No repair or raking at all.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course for short game

I play this course a lot. I like the layout and the holes create enough of a challenge that it makes it fun to play. The driving range/practice putting green and pitching areas are small but well maintained. Right now the sand traps are in bad repair due to heavy rains. There is a big problem with golfers not repairing their divots on the greens. Suggest signs be posted reminding golfers of this simple courtesy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Little Course

I play The Hooch quite regularly, and enjoy the course for the value, and the course condition is good. People that play the course really need to do their part and repair ball marks. This is a problem that is ongoing. The crew works hard keeping it in good condition, and I always have a great experience with the staff when playing. A great "go to" local course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Great staff. Nice range. They have excellent independent instructors.
Some good challenges. Great for short game.
The sand traps aren't any good.
The built a nice porch but need the tv's on. Would love more food items. But, it's an inexpensive local course.

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

Quick and easy play

Fun short course that has a few challenging holes. Sometimes it gets crowded and pace of play is slow. If you catch it at a good time though you can get a round in under 3 hours. Greens are never in that great of condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

If you're a golf snob then playing this golf course may be something to scoff at,.but if you are a novice to intermediate,.it's just friggin great,.I really like the layout with 9 holes on one side and 9 holes on the other,.It makes you feel as though you are playing a "real" course,.
No,.The greens aren't the best,..a bit beat up but by no means horrible,.they were at least cut low.,.and when I played, the bunkers were wet from the rain that came the night before,.but they had at least 4 guys working on the course,.so they were at least TRYING,.
There is at least 4 water holes,.and a few that you have to lay up your drive and then set up for a shot into the green over thickets
It's got a few too many short par 3's where you just need a sw or pw,.but over all the place was just charming?,.I never use that word,.
They have some really nice cart paths that go over wooden bridges that made it really cool,.I just like it and it will be my "par 3" course forever as long as they keep it up
The Marshal neamed Judy was as pleasant as they get,.and that sometimes just makes you comfy right off the bat to play some FUN golf!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ball marks

This is a great course to tune up your game. Course is very playable. Has lots of bunkers and water to play around. Must be able to control the ball. Love playing here, probably play again next week
Course is maintained very well. Biggest PROBLEM. PLAYERS WILL NOT REPAIR BALL MARKS ON GREENS. Otherwise good course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A course for First time player

If you never play golf othrr than driving range, this is a course to test you skills.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Thank you!!

My son and I played this morning at The Hooch. It was a rainy, wet day, but we had so much fun. My son is young and is just getting into Golf. The shorter lay out works well for his skill level and it was very enjoyable for me as well. The staff, starter and marshal were all very nice. We had a great time. Thank you. We'll be back again next weekend!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun executive course

This course is a fun place to head after work and work on your game. The course has a nice range, a putting green, and a chipping area. Most courses like this I have played have short par threes, however this course has 11 standard length par 3 holes and 7 slightly shorter than average par 4 holes. The course is upkept nicely and is definitely worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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