This golf course is closed for business. Not true? Let us know.
Looking for other options nearby?

GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
3.1
360 Reviews (360)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
123
3 Stars
87
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
59
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.4
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.8
65.8%
Recommend this course
237 out of 360 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
0
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
0
Value
0
Layout
0
Friendliness
0
Pace
0
Amenities
0
0%
Recommend this course
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
0
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
0
Value
0
Layout
0
Friendliness
0
Pace
0
Amenities
0
0%
Recommend this course
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6704 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.7

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2018.

Lanier Golf Club in Cumming is a public championship course that is located just a half hour north of Atlanta. Opened in 1970, the course has undergone many renovations over the years that have increased the playability of the original layout. The golf course is player friendly enough to appeal to a wide range of skill levels but it still offers a challenge, which is why in its past it has been chosen as a Georgia Amateur qualifying and U.S. Open qualifying course. There are tall trees along the fairways that will require a bit of accuracy and a heavy smattering of strategically placed bunkers also present a challenge. The occasional water hazard also comes into play. In addition to the golf course, Lanier G.C. has a driving range and short-game practice area that is open to the public as well.

Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Lee

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. No denim. No tank tops.

Reviews

3.1
360 Reviews (360)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 32
Elevation Changes 23
Water Hazards 23
This course/club is great for:
Locals 37
Seniors 15
Advanced Golfers 13
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 31
Worth the Drive 15
Convenient to the City 7

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Only time for Lanier

This is an older course with a lot of deferred maintenance. The fairways and greens need irrigation. Lots of bare patches in the roughs. You would think the course would be lush after spring rains but it isn't. Pace of play was OK

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are rolling great!

The course is in decent shape. It was a little rough in some areas due to the storms this week (looks like they didn't have a chance to mow/clean up after the storms on Wednesday night. A few trees down around the course). The course is not being maintained as it has in the past. This is to be expected as the course may not exist in the next year or so. However, the greens are in good shape. They are fast and roll true, which is the most important thing to me. I love this course as I grew up playing it when it was private. Although it is not the test it used to be I still enjoy playing it when I can. I enjoy the layout and its a good mix of tough and relatively easy holes. As the weather gets better and the grass comes in in the fairways this course will be well worth the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Play While You Can

Decided to play Lanier before it closes at some point this year. Greeted warmly in the pro shop. Clubhouse was bare bones. Starter got us out before a couple of larger groups which was nice. Course was in decent condition, but obviously there is little maintenance since course will be closing in the near future due to development. Greens were lightning fast and challenging due to greens having 2 or 3 tiers. Nice, average little course. Too bad it will be closing to build houses. Play it while you can.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Great.....

The greens are the highlight of what you get with Lanier. The rest of the course is in pretty rough shape. There is no difference between what is the fairway, and what is the rough. Weeds make up the bulk of the fairways which makes it tough to get a good lie. Lanier used to be a hidden gem for the price, but now with charging close to $50, definitely better options in North Atlanta. Top it all off with no beverage cart....

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Had a great time!

From the time we arrived until we left it was a great time! The staff was great and very helpful! Can't wait to go back and play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better

They finally have the greens in great shape. I like the layout and you can't beat the value. Pace of play due to first time golfers or maybe just bad golfers that don't know to let faster players play through slow the round down. Over all a fun and challenging course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
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 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

.......

greens are still rock hard, other than that avg course

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great tradition is dying

Saw a bunch of yellow signs around the course and when I asked, I was told thst Lanier may only have a couple months before it closes for good, sad as it is a great layout and a challenge to play. Word is it is going to be rezoned and turned into residential property. Greens are the best I have played as of late. Let's hope someone steps in and saves this track. In any case I suggest you give Lanier another round in the near future in case we loose this very playable course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has lots of room for improvement

The greens have some kind of stuff sprayed on it you have a hard time chipping or putting that the ball keeps rolling forever! The course had hardly anybody playing but there was a team of six some playing that held everybody else back! Inconsiderate! Maybe the greens will be better in summer. Then it will be a better course. I will recommend people to wait.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

Course was in good shape. Greens were lightning fast. Fairway grass was sparse in a lot of fairways but I'm sure that was due to the time of year. The check in experience was excellent. The gentleman behind the counter was very friendly. My biggest complaint, and it is a big one, was that they let a fivesome play as a group in front of us. Multiple times during the round a marshall drove right past them without saying anying to them. Consequently, the round took much longer than it should have. What was worse, we were waiting on them for most of our shots, which to me makes the round unenjoyable. This will keep me from going back any time soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

GREAT SHAPE

EVEN WITH THE SEVER DROUGHT, THE COURSE WAS IN GREAT SHAPE. THE GREENS WERE FAST AND CHALLENGING. I ONLY HOPE AND PRAY THIS COURSE REMAINS AND DOES NOT BECOME ANOTHER SUBDIVISION THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING PLANNED!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 108
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Georgia Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Old but works

I have played here numerous times and have never had a bad expierence. The clubhouse is not modern but the people that work in there are very nice. The putting green is not great but it's OK. The driving range is not great but if your not in a cart it will take forever to get there from the clubhouse. The course itself is nice. Personally my favorite hole is 12. The back nine is great especially the stretch of jokes from 11-16 not easy holes though. 17 is a good hole and so is 18 there is a good amount of water on this course and thick rough. If you are there get the BBQ sandwich.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very challenging greens

Was impressed with the greens the fairways were a little hard a lot of tight lies but overall the course was in good shape. Staff was friendly at the club house but didn't have no cart girl. Great deal from Golf now looking forward to playing this course again.

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

Wonderful Surprise

Wonderful layout through the rolling hills. This is not a high dollar resort but a relaxing and challenging round of golf. Reminded me of Pinehurst 3 the way the fairways are open for easy drives but having a level lie is rare. The trees make you rethink shots. The greens are fast and very deceiving. Approach shot placement is critical. Old school greens, several two tiered greens, most well bunkered. Bunkers were in great shape. I'm very critical of dysfunctional bunkers. The fairways are dry but very playable for this time of the year. Hitting into the tree lines will likely require a provisional ball. Balls go in but the thicket is quite thick. This part of the country needs rain. The bar area is very clean and comfortable. Staff was very accommodating. Never saw any toilet facilities on the course. Maybe they were well hidden. If not, then this would be one criticism. Play this course for the pure enjoyment of playing golf. We become spoiled by carpet like fairways and giant flat greens where putts never break more than a foot. This course will bring out the golfer in you.

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

Was Ok not great

Ground is hard and course is not well maintained. For the price its worth driving up to Hampton golf course for same or less rates

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course has nice layout

The course is extremely golfer friendly. The layout is excellent and fun to play. The fairways are extremely dry right now.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Nearby Courses
Cumming, Georgia
Private
2.5
13
Sugar Hill, Georgia
Public/Municipal
3.8027352941
1303
Buford, Georgia
Resort
4.6552882353
556
Cumming, Georgia
Private
3.2857142857
7
Suwanee, Georgia
Public
3.9002117647
831
Suwanee, Georgia
Private
4.1429
7
Suwanee, Georgia
Private
1.35715
8
Suwanee, Georgia
Private
3.2857
7
Duluth, Georgia
Public
3.6552176471
1076
Cumming, Georgia
Public
4.3523764706
1304
Alpharetta, Georgia
Private
4.338
71
Alpharetta, Georgia
Private
5.0
3
Golf Packages

Château Élan Stay & Play Golf Package

FROM $267 (USD)
BRASELTON, GA | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at Château Élan Winery & Resort (Inn at Château or Villas at Château) and 3 rounds of golf at Château Élan Golf Club - Château, Woodlands, & Executive Courses.

Experience Maggie Valley Package

FROM $227 (USD)
ASHEVILLE, NC | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodations and 1 round of golf at Maggie Valley Club & Resort.

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail – Gadsden Golf Around Package

FROM $197 (USD)
GADSDEN, AL | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at the Hampton Inn - Gadsden and 3 rounds of golf at Silver Lakes Golf Club - Championship & Short Courses.

Hilton Grand Vacations Bent Creek Golf Village Gatlinburg Stay & Play Package

FROM $157 (USD)
GATLINBURG, TN | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at Hilton Grand Vacations Bent Creek Golf Village Gatlinburg and 2 rounds of golf at Bent Creek Golf Course.

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail – Grand National Stay & Play Package

FROM $217 (USD)
OPELIKA, AL | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National and 3 rounds of golf at Grand National Golf Club - Lakes, Links, & Short Courses.
Now Reading