Best Golf Courses in Atlanta
The entire state of Georgia is known for its rolling fairways and lush greens, and the city of Atlanta continues the tradition of golf course excellence. With an ideal climate, the entire region is able to satisfy even the toughest of course critics. Golf enthusiasts from all over the world travel to Atlanta and neighboring regions such as Savannah to play at its legendary courses. Also, several movies including The Legend of Bagger Vance continue to tell the story of the area’s golfing legacy. Below are the best Golf Courses in Atlanta.
1. The Chateau Elan Golf Club
678-425-6050
6060 Golf Club Dr
Braselton, GA 30517Château Élan is passionate about golf, so its no wonder that their two public 18-hole championship Château and Woodlands courses are considered among the finest in Georgia. Named a “Silver Medal Resort” by Golf Digest and former host of The Sarazen World Open, Chateau Elan specializes in professional planning of corporate golf outings. Their staff will organize all the details including formats, scoring, cart signs, and even tournament prizes and gifts.
2. Sugarloaf Country Club
888-590-8884
3265 Sugarloaf Club Dr
Duluth, GA 30097Design, conditioning and a reverence for nature are the hallmarks of truly great golf courses, and TPC Sugarloaf’s three outstanding nine-hole layouts are no exception. TPC Sugarloaf’s par-72, 7,259-yard championship golf course (also known as “The Stables and The Meadows” courses) was crafted by the legendary Greg Norman to fit harmoniously with its surroundings on the site of the former Rollins Farm. All three nines offer multiple tees on each hole, enabling golfers of all abilities to enjoy the subtle nuances and intricate design features that have brought Norman world-wide design acclaim.
3. St Marlo Country Club
770-495-7725
7755 St. Marlo Country Club Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097Voted one of the To 3 “Best Public Golf Courses in Atlanta” And one of the Top 10 “Best New Courses” by Golf Digest Magazine. St Marlo Country Club features the most challenging and enjoyable eighteen hole daily fee golf experience anywhere. The 18-hole championship golf course is designed on over 200 rolling acres. 6 tees on each hole allow golfers of every level a challenging experience.
4. East Lake Golf Club
404-373-5722
2575 Alston Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30317Established in 1904, East Lake Golf Club is the home course of legendary golfer Bobby Jones and is the oldest golf course in the city of Atlanta. Over the years, East Lake has given birth to 21 regional and 21 national golf champions and is the only course in history to have produced two British Amateur champions: Bobby Jones in 1930 and Charlie Yates in 1938. The course has hosted 17 major championships including the 1950 U.S. Women Amateur, 1963 Ryder Cup, and 2001 U.S. Men Amateur. In 2005, East Lake was named the permanent home of THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola.
5. North Fulton Golf Course
404-255-0723 ext. 3
216 W Wieuca Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342Owned by the City of Atlanta and managed by American Golf, North Fulton is one of the most convenient courses to downtown Atlanta and Buckhead, and offers some of the metro area’s most affordable prices, with a traditional layouts that can easily be walked and enough challenge to keep better players interested while appealing to those of modest abilities. The course is relatively open off the tee, but there are enough holes where errant tee shots will be penalized to keep you honest.
6. The First Tee of Atlanta
404-756-1868
1053 Cascade Circle SW
Atlanta, GA 30311Their mission is to positively impact the lives of Atlanta’s young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. John A. White Park Golf Course serves as home to The First Tee of Atlanta; offering complimentary instruction, equipment and facility access to all Atlanta juniors age 7-17. The First Tee of Atlanta is a USGA Supported Program. They have established Nine Core Values that represent some of the many inherently positive values connected with the game of golf. These Nine Values are honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgment.
7. Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis
404-241-7671
2706 Bouldercrest Rd
Atlanta, GA 30316Sugar Creek is an 18-hole championship golf course located in Southeast Atlanta. Their customer service is impeccable. They strive to make your golfing experience a fond memory that you will want to repeat on a regular basis. The Staff will assist you with tee times, reservations, planning and hosting private and corporate outings, junior golf camps, individual and group golf lessons. They also offer dynamic women and men golf associations.
8. Charlie Yates Golf Course
404-373-5655
10 Lakeside Village Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30317Challenging and convenient…. a beautifully conditioned Rees Jones design. Located just four miles from downtown Atlanta, The Charlie Yates Golf Course at East Lake is a Par 58, mid-length course with Bermuda fairways and Bentgrass greens. Designed by famed golf course architect Rees Jones, The Yates Course offers a mix of challenging Par 3′s and 4′s with remarkable views of the downtown Atlanta skyline.
9. Bobby Jones Golf Course
404-355-1009
384 Woodward Way
Atlanta, GA 30305Bobby Jones Golf Course, recently renovated with new Champion Bermuda greens, is an 18 hole public golf course that rests in the heart of Buckhead and just ten minutes from downtown Atlanta. Built in 1932, this John Van Kleek design has a rich history dating back to the Civil War. The Battle of Peachtree Creek, one of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War, took place in the valley of the golf course surrounding the clubhouse. Today, Peachtree Battle Creek meanders through this tree-lined par 71 championship golf course and comes into play on five of the eighteen holes.
10. Browns Mill Golf Course
404-366-3573
480 Cleveland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30354Browns Mill Golf Course was originally designed by George Cobb, who designed the par three course at Augusta National. Conveniently located, Browns Mill is only 10 minutes from downtown Atlanta. The 18 hole, open design course measures 6500 yards. The front nine offers three small lakes that will occasionally grab a wayward ball. The signature hole on the front nine is a 435-yard par-4 with a thirty degree incline from tee to green. Many golfers walk away from this one with a bogey and a smile. The signature hole on the back is a 213-yard par-3 with some incline. This is followed by two 400-yard par-4s that will test your driving accuracy.
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