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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7189 yards
Slope 138
Rating 75.3

Previously known as The General At Barnsley Gardens Resort.

Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jim Fazio (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire including golf slacks, skirts or shorts (no jeans) & collared shirts (no t-shirts).

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
195 Reviews (195)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Dinner 9
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 14
Undulating Greens 12
Bunkers 11
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
A Weekend Splurge 14
Advanced Golfers 13
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
At a Resort 12

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Reviews 173
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Course

Love this course great track better bring your best.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course and fast round

I booked a hot deal and was to tee off around 12:50. arrived at he course early to practice and warm up. Range was very nice and well stocked. It appears that everyone was playing early morning rounds. I teed off 10 minutes early...and played an enjoyable round in 2 hours flat. The course was in great shape and each of the 4 groups i ran into let me play through promptly. Will play there again and bring some friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Extremely quick greens

Drove over two hours to play this course. The course was in great shape, the staff was very friendly and helpful (even gave us yardage books). The holes were challenging and allowed for different strategies (driver versus hybrid/irons off tees). The greens were very fast. My only complaint is that we could not figure out chipping onto the greens. No matter what we hit, the ball rolled out. Still had an excellent time. They allowed us a replay for just cart fee which was nice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Spectacular layout

Course was a lot of fun. Great layout, tee boxes need some work and the greens had been top dressed with sand, which did not affect the roll of the greens, but sure reduced any spin on approach shots, pitches and chips. Loved the course and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course lacking a little customer service

Showed up at 8:45 for 9:20 round and did not see employee until went to pro shop no one at bag drop or starter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

excellent course

This is a Radio course, very enjoyable round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun couse

Great course with awesome views. Got a really good deal on Golfnow otherwise might have not payed $75 to play here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course! Best greens around!

this course is beautiful. Very tough from the tips. Definitely the better challenge in N. Georgia and you can't blame it on the greens, they're in perfect shape and FAST!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout and fast greens

Enjoyed the round even in the winter time conditions

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, very good conditions

First time playing the course. It was in very good condition for winter golf. Greens are rolling perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playable but demanding

The greens are as fine as any you will ever play. Overall condition of the course was very good to excellent even considering the dormancy of the turf. Do yourself a favor and play there if you have the chance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

I salute the General

Normally I could not afford to play here but I had a day off and wanted to splurge a little and found a Hot Deal on Golf Now. It was well worth it. This was the first time I played here so I was not real sure on some of the carries off the tee. I hit some drives that I thought would be great only to find that they ran through the dog leg, etc. This is a great course. Great condition even in November. Some of the best greens I have putted on all year. The staff was very friendly and weren't rude about me using golf now. They tried to pair me up with another group, but that group was not ready to tee off yet so I went off as a single with no problem. Smooth sailing all the way around. This really is a great course. I will plan to go back again if I can get another hot deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens were great

Beautiful place to play beautiful colors of the mall right now

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course to play if you are htting the ball well

First, the resort is first class all the way with friendly staff and excellent facilities. The only unfavorable part of the experience is the parking lot is a good bit from the club house, which is now located across the street from the course. But after we checked in, everything went smoothly. The course was in excellent condition and the greens were the fastest I've putted on - maybe in my life. They were in great condition and rolled true, just fast and broke more than I'm used to. If you play this course, I would plan on spending extra time on the practice putting green getting used to them. Also, we found chipping on these greens (yes, I missed some), was difficult due to the speed and the breaks. Really make you appreciate the short game of the professionals. We played from the Blue tees and a lot of holes seemed to play long (average length hitter) with the par 3 ranging from 180 - 220 yards. Overall, we great time and came away with what areas of our games that needed work. I would recommend this course and even better if you can play it with a discount.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Target golf

The General is a challenging yet fun course. Plan on losing a few balls...but you may not care. The character and charm of this course make it worthwhile. It can be a little pricey but the staff and overall amenities of Barnsley Gardens makes one feel like one of the elite. I give this course and the resort my most enthusiastic recommendation. Save some money, buy extra balls, and give yourself enough time to get up to the solitude of NW GA and you won't be sorry.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great place for a getaway

Great course, layout was excellent, nice facility, very friendly staff. Easy drive up from Atlanta, but would make an even better play/stay trip. Also took advantage of the sporting clays course, can't beat shooting Caesar guerrini over unders and a round of golf in the same day!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Amongst 5 top 5 Georgia public courses

The fastest greens you will putt on period. I love fast greens. The course was in emaculate condition. Played as a foursome and everything moved along in a nice pace. No back ups or no one hitting down our throats. I will be back soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Exceeded expectations

My expectations were high based on reviews I had read prior to playing. My expectations were easily surpassed and that is not an easy task! First class in every aspect from the time the clubs are dropped off, loaded on the cart and you go to the practice facility. The staff is Awesome! The course - perfect tees, perfect fairways, perfect greens, what else can be said? An absolute must play and we are already planning a trip back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Track

I live inside the perimeter so it is a haul for me but well worth the trip. The course is in excellent shape the Bermuda greens are fast and true. bring your game to the General. shots slightly off line are punished. great track

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

As good as it gets

Course was in great shape. Played in 4 hours. Staff is excellent.

As good as it gets!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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