Lives
Atlanta, GA
Handicap
25+
Age
25-34
Gender
Male
Skill
Beginner
Plays
Once a month

About

Let's just call a spade a spade here. I am not good, having just started playing last spring. However, I have become addicted to this stupid, awesome, frustrating, magnificent game. I try to play at least once every two weeks and enjoy checking out the various courses around Georgia. In some cases I've put the ball close to the green; other times I've taken out that lady's birdhouse on her back deck. My reviews are totally based on a beginner's perspective.

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.8
3.8
Total 12 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

12 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
11
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
11
First Review
10/21/2013
Last Review
10/22/2013

Reviews Map

Reviews

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Played On 12/1/2013
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Pretty decent course close to Atlanta

I typically prefer to get up to the northern outskirts of Atlanta, but if I'm trying to stay close to home, I'll play somewhere like Bobby Jones. It's a decent course if you're just looking to have a good time or get an easy round in. Several of the holes are in a pretty large open area next to one another, so we became confused a few times. Other than that, I have no complaints. One of the holes on the back nine (I forget which one) requires you to hit blindly down onto the green. Man, we lost some balls on that one. With it being in such a populated area, watch for crowds.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Callahan Golf Links

Played On 10/6/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

One of my go-to courses

Have played this course several times and it's always a great round. The course has a very country feel to it - red barn, pastures, etc. Staff are very friendly and I think the value is great here.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy

Echelon Golf Club

Played On 9/14/2013
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of my favorites yet

Loved everything about this course. Greens were in excellent shape and the course was challenging. As someone new to the game, I probably bit off more than I could chew, but it was worth it. Great scenery, rolling terrain, personable staff. Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Cherokee Run Golf Club

Played On 08/10/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging course near Conyers

As new as I am to the game of golf, this course tore me up. The greens were in excellent condition but were a little bit fast. Definitely some challenging holes and several obstacles to deal with. It was a bit crowded when we were there and there was a skills challenge going on. Loved playing here, though, and plan to go back!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Ashton Hills Golf Club

Played On 7/14/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course east of Atlanta

Have played this course twice now and had a good experience both times. Greens seemed much faster the second time around. I will say that the staff could be a bit friendlier. Definitely one of the better courses in the area, aside from Cherokee Run.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Wish the greens were better

I had high hopes for this course. I started keeping up with them on Facebook and noticed that all of their photos in their galleries were pretty intriguing. We started playing and were surprised to see that all the greens were as brown as a paper bag. Staff at the pro shop didn't mention this to us and didn't offer any sort of a discount. Not as aesthetically pleasing as I would have liked, but the course was still fun. Wish we would have gotten a heads up about the greens, though.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Jennings Mill Country Club

Played On 5/17/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course near Athens

Was fortunate enough to get off of work one day to play this course with a buddy of mine. I thought the course was kept in great shape and the greens were true. Definitely a few challenging holes for a fairly new golfer like myself, but the scenery was great and there was hardly anyone on the course when we were there.05/17/2013

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Legacy Golf Links

Played On 4/21/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun little par 3

Like Fox Creek, Legacy has a similar course layout, with nice greens and quick play. I believe I used my driver once. They give you the option of playing the bigger cups, too, if you're not wanting to take yourself too seriously. In and out in less than three hours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy

City Club Marietta

Played On 4/18/2013
3.0
First Time Playing

Solid course in Marietta

Pretty good course, but for some reason I just wasn't feeling it (my game, not the course). Could be because I was playing with a few guys I didn't know too well and wasn't as comfortable. Got a little windy when we were there. No complaints, though. Greens were in pretty good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

Fox Creek Golf Club

Played On 4/07/2013
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun little executive course

It's a great course if you're looking to get in a quick round. Didn't have to pull out my driver much. Greens are in good shape and the driving range is very good. Fun place to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy

Chastain Park Golf Course

Played On 6/16/2012
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Ok course but very crowded

This was the first course I'd ever played. Extremely crowded on a summer day. Took us a good 5 hours, and we resorted to playing best ball on the back nine because the idiots behind us kept hitting into us. Lots of people on the course. Probably would have had a better time had we gone during the week when there weren't as many people. Greens were average. Nothing to write home about but certainly not a bad course either.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy

Fairways of Canton Golf Club

Played On 5/19/2012
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Another favorite

A friend of mine said they really brought this course back to life. I loved it. It's in a beautiful area with some great views of the foothills. Several of the holes were challenging. There is an awesome par 3 that requires you to hit way, way down onto the green. Nice facilities and excellent greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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