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I play Mystery Valley a couple of times a year and always enjoy it. Our group hit from the yellow tees, and that was plenty of challenge for us. It seemed to me that the fairways are a little thinner than usual, but perhaps that will change with more rain and heat. The greens putt well and have held up to all the play on the course. There's not a lot of break, but don't get above the hole.

I play Wolf Creek a couple of times a year and always enjoy it, even though I'm not crazy about the layout. Never seen a course that starts out par 5-3-5-3 and then ends with consecutive par 5's. Anyway, it's in good condition and would be in even better condition if people would take care of it. By that, I mean observe the 90-degree rule, and don't drive the carts too close to the greens or tee boxes, Come on, people, you know better than that! I'll be back when there's a Hot Deal. Around $40 is plenty to pay for Wolf Creek.

I play Wolf Creek a couple of times a year and am familiar with the layout. The weather was awesome on this early November day, and that brought out the crowds. The course was about as crowded as I've ever seen it, but that did not impact the pace of play. We had a foursome and let a couple of smaller groups through, and everyone kept playing at their normal pace, some faster than others. The course was damp in spots, not due to rain but due to the watering to bring in the winter rye. Tee boxes need some help, and greens were sanded. Still, they putted well, actually a little faster than I expected. I enjoyed the course and will continue to play it every now and then.

It was a real treat to play Brown's Mill today. I made my tee time through Golf Now, and when I got to the course, all I had to do was provide my name and sign for the cart. From there it was on to the first tee, and off we went. Course conditions are excellent. The ball sits up nicely on mature bermuda turf, and even though the greens had been recently aerated, they rolled well. They should be superb the rest of the summer. There were just two of us, and we completed our round in about 3 1/2 hours after teeing off at 10:30AM. There weren't that many people playing mid-day. Note the clubhouse is closed, so bring your own snacks. There were a few coolers out on the course.

Only play Cherokee Run a couple of times a year, but it’s an awesome track. Pretty open off the tee but lots of twists and turns thereafter. Greens are fast and true. Different tees for every level, but green tees are best for mediocre golfers. Played on a Monday and two of us played in 3.5 hours.

Until this year, I hadn't played Mystery Valley since the late 1970's. It's been a pleasure to rediscover it, as I've played it four times in 2020, scoring twice in the high 80's and twice in the low 90's. Yes, I am a bogey golfer! Anyway, I think it's a great layout in very good condition for a public course. It's reasonably priced, and I've found everyone who works there to be super friendly. Pace of play is always very good.

I play Wolf Creek a couple of times a year and this time I brought along a friend who'd never played the course before. I promised him the course would be in great condition and that he'd enjoy the varied terrain that it offers. I was right about the terrain. He kept saying, "This is like a South Carolina course with all the wetlands but when you're up on the ridge, it's a totally different feel." Couldn't agree more with that. Course condition, this time around, was only so-so. The greens have taken a beating with all the rain and the amount of play the course gets. That said, they still putt relatively true, but they haven't held up like Bermuda greens. The rough was especially thick and high, owing again, I think, to all the rain. Avoid it if you can. Also, know it is no accident that #8 is the #1 handicap hole, and #17 is the #2 handicap. Par those two holes, and you've really accomplished something. I look forward to getting back out to Wolf Creek later this fall when the greens have had a chance to recover and the Bermuda has begun to go dormant.

I enjoy playing Chestatee. It's a beautiful course with a number of challenging holes. The great equalizer is that it is a par 71 with 5 par 3's. The toughest holes for me are #4, #8, #10, , and #18. You really have to work to make par there. I might add that you need to be careful on #9. Keep your drive well to the left to avoid trouble. Right now the greens are very soft, so make a point of repairing your ball mark. Still, they putted well. One final note: if you're headed south on 400 after leaving the golf course, be super heads up when turning left. Those cars are flying.

Wolf Creek is a tough golf course and to enjoy it, you have to play from the correct tees. I played blue and should have played White it some combination thereof. Toughest holes are #8 and #17, though plenty of others present a challenge. Greens are some of the best in Atlanta. Word to the wise: don’t get above the hole.

Our threesome thoroughly enjoyed our round at Mystery Valley. We play courses all over Atlanta, and this one was among the most fun. Course conditions w ere excellent, and the greens putted great. Everyone out there, young and old, walker and rider, kept up the pace of play, and we were through in four hours. Be careful on #3 and #15. Both are par 4's, and though not necessarily long, are unforgiving off the tee. Local knowledge is at a premium. Look forward to playing again later this summer.

I enjoy playing the Yates Course. When I played with my buddy the other day, the course was a little soggy, the tees a little thin, and the greens a little shaggy. Still, it was fun just to get out and swing the club, and at Yates you get to hit tee shots with everything from your sand wedge to your driver. I look forward to playing it again soon.

I play SummerGrove a couple of times a year and always enjoy it. I've always found it to be a good value. Our threesome teed off at 8:15 and were through by 12:30. Course conditions were excellent and greens putted true. Watch out for the ditch on the par 5 8th hole. Depending on where you hit your drive, it can come into play on your second shot.

I thoroughly enjoyed my round at Crystal Lake. The day I played the course wasn't crowded, making it perfect for a single. Course conditions was superb, both greens and fairways. At $25, the price was certainly right. I don't play the course often and thought it could use a couple of additional signs to indicate directions to the next hole. Aside from that, it was great.

A buddy and I walked on at Wolf Creek this morning around 9AM and had a great day at the course. We didn't have a bad lie all day, and the greens were in terrific shape, having held up well against the wear of summer. We paid the $35 senior rate and felt we got exceptional value for the money. It wouldn't hurt if there was a little more sand in the traps, but it was by no means a show-stopper. If I'm not mistaken, the course manager checked us in, and he said Wolf Creek is the most heavily booked course among GolfNow courses in Atlanta.

A buddy and I played Brasstown Valley on the Tuesday following 4th of July weekend. The crowds had cleared out and we practically had the place to ourselves. The course was in tremendous condition. They had just top dressed the greens, but that did not negatively influence play. We are 12-handicappers and played from the Teal tees. I felt a bit over matched on #17 (a long par 3) and #18, a tough uphill par 4 finishing hole, but it was still fun. The folks at the golf course were super friendly and the GolfNow price was right at $44.

After booking my 8:00 tee time the day before on GolfNow, I arrived at the course at 7:30 but the clubhouse was locked. Someone showed up a little before 8A, and I went inside to pay. The guy charged me $43, though the GolfNow rate was $30 for that day. He said he would credit the card and charge me the $30, but two weeks and and two phone calls later the credit has not come through. It's been annoying to say the least. I am now awaiting a phone call from "Corporate," whoever they are.

As for the course, it's great - super condition and a lot of fun holes. Make sure you leave something in the tank for numbers 17&18, as they are both par 5's.

I've played at The Lion the last two weeks, both times on a Tuesday. Courses conditions are very good, pace of play is fast, and with all the different tees, golfers can bite off as much as they want to chew. The greens are good, especially considering all the wear and tear of summer. Where needed, fans are being installed to maintain them. There is only one house on the course, so golfers looking to get away from the subdivision look (and the hustle and bustle of Atlanta), will enjoy The Lion. It will be beautiful this fall.