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4.0
618 Reviews (618)
5 Stars
310
4 Stars
232
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
82.6%
Recommend this course
572 out of 618 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.1
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.5%
Recommend this course
33 out of 40 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.8
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.6%
Recommend this course
59 out of 78 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7140 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1926) Arnold Palmer (2004) Arnold Palmer (1984) Ed Seay (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire. No denim permitted.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Georgia (2021 #24)

Reviews

4.0
618 Reviews (618)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Brunch 13
Patio Dining 9
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 32
Bunkers 31
Elevation Changes 28
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Advanced Golfers 22
Walkers 22
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 37
Worth the Drive 17
Near the Airport 10

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Not worth anything over $100

The price was $250 per person, the only possible reason had to be masters weekend because the putting surfaces were horrendous. Dead patches and green sand covered certain areas. Would not return

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Greens are unplayable.

We came out to the course to play during Masters week. Pro Shop warned us before we went out they had two greens that weren’t in great condition. That was an understatement. 80% of the greens were under repair and unplayable to putt on. Most of the tee boxes were burned out and under repair as well. What was really disappointing was they charged us Masters week fees inflation at $225 a person and the course was in terrible condition. Play this course at your own risk. The course needs lots of work.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

I played during Masters week. Price was the most I’ve paid for golf yet the greens and tee boxes were the worst I’ve ever played on. I wish they would have mentioned it when I booked or at least not charged me $275 to play it. The course layout and fairways were great. The staff was very polite and nice.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Had Rough Spots

Fairways were good, greens and tee boxes had a good many rough spots. Pace a play was very slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

This course is a favorite and play it regularly.
I was disappointed in the greens which were sanded and not in great condition.
It was disappointing to not have in better condition especially at time of year .
We’ll give it a few weeks before returning.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Near Spring ready

Overall good experience playing with friends. We are average golfers between 20-25 HC.
Course fairways are coming in nice. Tee boxes were really wet but greens were not. Seemed to be some groups larger than 4 slowing down play but was not excessive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Historical Gem

First off this is really where Bobby Jones starting his romp ending in his four majors. There is basically a Bobby Jones Museum next to the grill room...Secondly, this is a Donald Ross gem which is being carefully restored.

Augusta University plays here so they are required to maintain a certain level of quality under NCAA rules.

Scenic, challenging, historic and reasonably priced.

Go play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great course

I know the greens have been an issue. Its early. Front 9 path completed, great on my back.
Pace of play a little issue. Have to promote ready golf.
our foursome came on a very slow 2some with caryt

Just a awsome friendly staff and course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Scalped

I've played here a bunch over the last few years and usually have been extremely pleased. Unfortunately, the course is in really poor shape. Seems they scalped the course and there is little grass left. Greens have many patches of sand, collars non existent, fairways bare and tee boxes are terrible. The par 3's are nothing more than sand filled divots. They try to mask this with green paint. I know they had some issues last spring/summer but had seemed to recover by the fall. Hopefully they can get a handle on things much quicker this time around as again it's a wonderful track and a true joy to play when conditions are good. It will be months before I consider going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging and fun

Great course layout! Love the difficulty and greens were in great shape considering its winter. They were a little sandy but that is to be expected this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Slow pace

Pace of play very slow. Some greens are getting in trouble with damaged areas.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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