telrod11

This course is a Jones County course, and it's fine for what it is. They don't have the play to support a resort style of course.

Greens were good. Fairways were sparse.

Only nick is that a lot of the tee boxes are set in the danger zone for other golfers teeing off from other holes...

Course has a lot of character. Several of the hole are blind shots, so you might want to ride up and take a look before you hit. There are several holes where you can grip and rip, but others you need to play smart.

Folks in the clubhouse were really friendly.
Go play this course and see what you think..

We picked this course from some of the other reviews, and wow, what a great course. If I lived in the area, this would be my home course. We played 18, then replayed 18 more we liked it so well!

The staff was extremely friendly.

I was one of the guys who has avoided Lanier because of their bad greens, but they are perfect now!

Fairways are typical winter condition, but still fair.

Lanier is a good test of you game, and the folks are always more than friendly here...

Not a lot of courses to choose from when you're in Milledgeville, so we were happy to find this course. However, there are a lot of blind shots, and really small greens. The greens rolled true, and the fairways were in good shape.

You could walk this course, but there will be some waiting, as you can't see the group in front on several holes...
Wish GN would morph back to the GN of old, with loyalty based fees instead of the sneaky $3.49 they are charging now....

Course has a lot of character and memorable holes. The staff is exceptionally friendly, and accommodating!

We played after a big rain that drove the locals inside. Was wet, but then dried very well. Fair test of golf.
Wish GN would morph back to the GN of old, with loyalty based fees instead of the sneaky $3.49 they are charging now....

Course is in good condition, fairways a bit sparse, but greens perfect. If it's your first time out here, try to latch on to a local to get an idea of where you're to hit.
They have a fleet of new carts, but use the older ones, which are ready for some service. When did GN start charging $3.49? Last year free, this year $2.49 and now $3.49?

If you can walk this one, you are in really good shape....

-Confusing layout, you really need someone with course knowledge for your first time here.
-Some of the wholes adjoin others, so if you or others are spraying your drives, you could be in jeopardy.
-Driving range is so close to some of the holes, you'll see balls all over those holes
-Cart paths are in rough condition, and when they end, the whole course is really rough. I'd say if you have back issues, you should walk, or drive *really* slow, so you don't hurt yourself. If you carry your bag, you should be fine, but even a pull cart will experience the roughness of the fairway.

There has not been enough rain, and the greens are very hard. Not in bad shape at all, just hard. Fairways are in good shape.

The back "8" of this course has a lot more personality than the front "10".
Greens are in good shape, but slow.
The fairways have a lot of what looks to be, bermuda kill. I'd play winter rules, and find yourself some grass to hit from.
If you're going to walk, you'l have no problem with the first 10, but the last 8 will be a hike....

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I gave the heads up at the start of the review, because I am sure they will get the greens aerated and sanded and back to playing condition. Right now, it "appears" they have removed weeds from the greens manually, and left huge pock marks throughout all the greens. Visually, they are terrible, and they putt the same. You never know what they will do when they hit all the holes on your putt.

Again, the course will get this fixed, just a matter of time.

That being said, it's a fun layout, and the fairways are perfect, folks are friendly, and although I wouldn't go back tomorrow, I will go and play Chimneys again.

Greens and fairways perfect, but the bunkers:
Some had just dirt, that was not maintained at all.
They are working on them as some have new sand delivered awaiting installation.

They also have weeds (not heavy grass, but weeds) around the edges of these bunkers. You can hit a ball there and not find it. Need some work there, please.

We played the bunkers with the knowledge that they were bad, and we improved our lies in the ones we could play. Just make this a local agreement among your group and go enjoy this course.

Tip: Watch the hidden water on the right side of #3. The hole lines sets up for you to hit it over there, and if you go too far right, the ball will run into the water.

Course in great condition. Prevailing winds make some of the holes play really long. If it's a windy day, check your ego, and play a tee box more appropriate, and you'll have a much better time.

The views are spectacular, and the course has personality. Greens and fairways in great shape.

Couple of issues:
No "real" driving range (Irons only)
Packing in tee times.

The day I played, they had two scrambles going on before our tee time. Kinda made the round rushed, then slowed, all day long.
You should play this course, just for the views, but I think it's overrated, and overpriced....

Bit of a drive to get there from Denver. Especially be aware of the delays from May to October as they are paving the road between I-70 and the course.

Now to the course:
Driving range is a nice plus. Could use a little water as it has browned out.
Greens - Perfect!
Fairways - Perfect!

This course could be walkable, but several of the tee boxes are quite a distance.

Guys in the pro shop couldn't be nicer. made me feel like a member instead of just someone off the street...

OK, went an played on the recommendation of you guys giving Alderbrook a 4.3 rating. Why?
I'd give this course a strong 3 - 3.5, but no more.

The conditions are great, but they built the course around houses, I mean, just to sell the houses. You have OB in play on every hole. It's tight and short, and has a lot of blind shots. I have no idea how anyone walking can avoid hitting into the group in front.

Pro shop staff - great
Food staff - not so much. When you place an order, it shouldn't take 30 minutes to get the wrong order delivered. Don't get me wrong, the shrimp wrap was great, but am still wondering where my chicken sandwich went...

Too many other choices around to make this drive, unless you're already there.

Never have I seen a golf course which has a front "8", and a back "10". Doesn't take a way from the course, just thought it strange Fairways and greens are in great shape. There are several holes where you have folks that could be ahead of you, that you can't see. Make note, and don't hit into the group in front.

TC Apalachee has gone to Champions, and they are perfect!! The only problem is they are immature, and still are not holding approach shots well. Pick a club to land short, and hope far a good bounce. If you attack a back pin, you'll be long and short side yourself.

Majority of the fairways are perfect!! Go play!!

Good track, but honestly, not a lot of personality or memorable holes. a lot of the holes have adjoining fairways, and if it's busy, you could be in jeopardy. (Not all, but quite a few)
Greens were perfect, and the fairways were in incredible good shape for the drought conditions.

Is this a bucket list course. No, but a fun course to play if you're in the area.

Firstly, the course is in excellent shape, you won't find better condition.
If you go, please get a local to play with you. It's almost impossible to figure out where the holes go. There's plenty of room to spray your shots, but because the holes are mostly "back to back", it makes you a little worried that you might get pegged. They will give you a course booklet, and READ IT. There is ao much trouble that is hidden, you'd never see it yourself. If it's your first time, DO NOT WALK this course. You need a cart so you can ride up to see where you're hitting, and to make sure it's clear for your next shot.

This course has some great potential, but is suffering from lack of water just as most of CA. The bunkers were in terrible shape the day I played, and the fairways were sparse in a lot of areas. You can see where they must allow the rough surrounding the fairways to die, but some of the fairways are in rough shape too. Play winter rules and move your ball around to get some grass.