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 Golf Amid the Ghosts |
2300 Wilson Drive Southwest Atlanta, GA 30311 United States +1 404 753 6158 |
This pleasant 18-hole, par 72 course is popular with mid-level players, and sits on the site of a Civil War battle. One of the area's most frequented public courses, weekends can get pretty busy, so reserved tee times are strongly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Reasonable Greens Fees |
384 Woodward Way Atlanta, GA 30305 United States +1 404 355 1009 |
This par-71 public course is named for one of golf's greatest legends and one of Atlanta's favorite sons. Owned and operated by the city of Atlanta, the course's trademark Bermuda greens have welcomed golfers from around Georgia since 1934. This isn't the most extravagant or challenging course you've played, but the course features a pro shop, restaurant and putting green. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tee Off in South Atlanta |
480 Cleveland Avenue SE Atlanta, GA 30354 United States +1 404 366 3573 |
One of the nicer public layouts in the city, Browns Mill is a diamond in the rough of south Atlanta. The course has four lakes, generous greens and is always well maintained. Watch out for the tough twelfth hole. Tee-times accepted up to one week in advance. Features such as Club house, driving range, golf carts, instruction, junior programs, league tournaments, locker rooms, pro on site, pro shop, putting/chipping, rental clubs, snack bar, training facilities, are included here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Recreation in the city |
At McClendon and Candler Park Drive Atlanta, GA 30307 United States +1 404 347 9325 http://www.candlerpark.org |
A Civil War landmark as well as an expansive in-town green, Candler Park offers tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, and an outdoor pool. Perhaps the park's most unique feature is its nine-hole golf course that winds its scenic way through one of the East side's most pleasant residential neighborhoods. Often crowded, Candler Park is not the ideal place for a quiet jog, but sports are always being played and everyone is welcome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tiger Played Here |
585 Candler Park Drive Atlanta, GA 30307 United States +1 404 371 1260 http://www.candlerparkgolf.com/ |
Located in Candler Park, right in the heart of Atlanta, this small golf course may not be in the most rustic of settings, but its short layout is great for an afternoon of casual fun. Perfect for the beginner, Candler Park is a short nine-hole course that can be repeated for a par of 64. Tiger Woods himself shot a 30 on one go 'round. See website for rates, a course history, and a photo spread on the young Mr. Woods' visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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True test for any golfer |
40 Southern Golf Court Atlanta, GA 30215 United States +1 770 460 1098 |
Just a short drive south from Atlanta, the Champions Club at River's Edge is a perfectly manicured par-71 championship course with extremely tight fairways and fast bent-grass greens. This popular suburban course is well known and often busy, so call ahead for tee times. Carts are included in green fees, and rental clubs are available, as is a driving range. Tee times are accepted five days in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Atlanta's Highest-Rated Public Challenge |
4200 Nance Road Atlanta, GA 30101 United States +1 770 917 5152 http://www.cobblestonegolf.com |
Since 1994, this handsome, easy rolling course has been voted #1 among Atlanta public courses by the readers of Georgia Golf news nearly every single year. Designed by Ken Dye, Cobblestone presents a challenging barrage of water and sand hazards under a verdant canopy of swaying Georgia pines. Playable year-round, the course also features a golf shop and clubhouse. Cobblestone is about 25 minutes north of Atlanta off I-75. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Par for the Course |
3711 Fairway Dr Atlanta, GA 30337 United States +1 404 761 0731 http://www.collegeparkgolfcour... |
College Park is a great course for beginners. Just a short hop from Hartsfield International Airport, it boasts a 9-hole, par 36 layout with challenging greens. Rental Clubs are available. Reserved tee times are not given. Green Fees: $7.75 (walking) and $14 (cart) for 9 holes; $6.25 (walking) and $11 (cart) for playing a second nine; Discounts for residents, students and seniors (55+). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Par-3 in Buckhead |
1221 Cross Creek Parkway North West Atlanta, GA 30327 United States +1 404 352 5612 |
Located near West Wesley Road in Buckhead, Cross Creek is in a great spot for squeezing in a quick afternoon round. It is a par-3, 18-hole course that is also a perfect place for the beginner to sharpen his or her skills. The course is well maintained and nicely managed, and a pro shop with on-site golf pros is there if needed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A challenge in Austell |
4207 Flint Hill Road Atlanta, GA 30106 United States +1 770 941 2202 |
Centered around a large, convoluted lake, the course at Dogwood presents a barrage of water hazards sufficient to test the mettle of any serious golfer. The tight, par-72 bentgrass course negotiates a twisting path of doglegs and double-backs along its 6,375-yard length. Green fees, including cart, are $43 on weekdays and $45 on weekends, with a twilight special of $35 most weekdays. A driving range, small pro shop and rental clubs are also available. Dogwood is located about 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta, and is open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Long Arnold Palmer Course |
3055 Eagle Watch Drive Atlanta, GA 30189 United States +1 770 591 1000 http://www.canongategolf.com/i... |
An Arnold Palmer designed course built in 1989, Eagle Creek is a tough, long course that is pleasing to the eye. The par-4 14th is a tough but rewarding scenic hole, followed by the elevated tees and views of the 15th. Eagle Creek also provides a driving range and practice green, along with a full pro-shop and restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Tee Off The Lake |
2575 Alston Drive, South East Atlanta, GA 30317 United States +1 404 373 5722 http://www.eastlakegolfclub.com/ |
This golf club has a rich history and a distinct reputation on the golf circuit. Over 40 regional and national champions have emerged from this prestigious course. Bobby Jones and Charlie Yates went on to win the British Amateur championships as well. It has played host to over 17 major championships, such as the 1950 U.S. Women's Amateur, 1963 Ryder Cup, 101st United States Amateur Championship, and the PGA TOUR Championship. It has an 18-hole golf course and a clubhouse designed by architect Harry Leslie Walker. There's also a special enclosure reserved only for members. For more details and directions to the course, you can visit the website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best practice facility in the Southeast |
1501 Windy Hill Road South East Atlanta, GA 30080 United States +1 770 435 1000 http://www.legacyfoxcreek.com/ |
Sports Illustrated recently named Fox Creek the #1 practice facility in the Southeast. Just a short drive (with a car, not a club) up I-75 from the city, Fox Creek also boasts an executive golf course. Mostly par-3s with a few par-4s, this course is a great place to play if time is a factor or you're a beginner. The practice area offers a large driving range, as well as an immaculately maintained putting green. Fox Creek is the perfect place to hone one's golf skills. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Open to the Public |
1995 Hamilton Mill Parkway Atlanta, GA 30019 United States +1 770 945 1345 |
This Fred Couples signature golf course is very popular with visiting business executives, and one look at the layout reveals why. Thirty minutes from downtown, this par-72 championship course flows through 7,200 yards of bucolic North Georgia foothills, and is open to the public year-round. Facilities include a full service pro shop, 10-acre practice range, putting green, practice bunker, chipping green, locker rooms and a full bar. Conference and banquet facilities are also onsite to accommodate up to 300 guests, and the Mill House Restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good beginner's course |
6365 Browns Mill Road Atlanta, GA 30038-4210 United States +1 770 981 9957 |
This handsome nine-hole course is perfect for the beginning player. The fairways are wide open and some water comes into play on a couple of the holes, offering a nice chance to hone your skills without too much danger. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Championship golf south of town |
8255 Clubhouse Way Atlanta, GA 30236 United States +1 770 471 4653 http://www.lakespivey.net |
A challenging but accessible golf course, Lake Spivey is just a short drive from downtown and offers great golf at a reasonable price. The club has three 9-hole courses (Lake to Hill, Hill to Club, and Club to Lake), all offering unique challenges including bunkered greens and some water. The club has a driving range and fully stocked pro shop; instruction is available from the club professional. There is a grill to suit lunch and snack needs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great Golfing |
1 Golf Club Dr Atlanta, GA 30005 United States +1 774 664 8644 http://www.golfclubofgeorgia.com |
Built in 1960, Lakeside was formerly a private club but is now open to the public. Part of the 36-hole Golf Club of Georgia, Lakeside offers a challenging day of golf with nearly every par four playing as a dogleg. Here is the perfect place to entertain business exectutives as well as enjoy one of the most raved about courses in the country which plays host to regular PGA tournaments as well as the Georgia Cup. There is a driving range on-site, and clubs are available for rent. Lakeside also allows metal spikes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great Golf For Less |
1825 Windy Hill Road Atlanta, GA 30080 United States +1 770 434 6331 http://www.legacyfoxcreek.com/ |
For a test of your skills without a strain on your wallet, try the executive course at Legacy. The course features nicely varying topography, from numerous sloping doglegs to rolling fairways that hide surprising bunkers and traps. A driving range, putting course, clubhouse and pro shop are also located on site. Reserved tee times are strongly encouraged. Check website for updated information and seasonal timings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scottish-Style Golf |
340 Hewell Road Atlanta, GA 30238 United States +1 770 461 5100 http://www.golfatthelinks.com |
The eighteen-hole course at the Links Club offers a challenging round of golf on a course designed to resemble the coastal links of the British Isles. The fairways are hilly and undulating, and the greens are surprisingly quick. Water comes into play on several of the holes in the form of strategically-placed ponds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pride of Public Golf |
1850 Little Mountain Road Atlanta, GA 30035 United States +1 770 981 7921 |
Located just outside of old Decatur, Little Mountain offers an affordable round of golf on a challenging course. The course is well-maintained for a public facility, and also features a driving range, practice green and a well-stocked pro-shop. There is also a snack bar at the turn to fuel your swing for the back nine. Green fees for the par-72, 5,759-yard course include cart. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Practice makes perfect |
1701 Gresham Road Atlanta, GA 30062 United States +1 770 977 1997 http://www.mariettagolfcenter.... |
Georgians know how to golf, and this is where many of them learn to perfect the art. Located just north of the city in ritzy Marietta, this facility offers lessons for everyone from the devotee to the true greenhorn. A driving range featuring 50 grass and 20 covered tees, all of which are lighted to provide golf well into the night. Two chipping greens, two putting greens, and two sand bunkers are also available. Whether you're looking to improve your all-around skills or perfect that one aspect that's holding you back, the Marietta Golf Center has the cure you seek. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Public Course, Private Quality |
6094 Shadowrock Drive Atlanta, GA 30771 United States +1 770 469 6913 http://www.mysteryvalley.com/ |
Located a mere 18 miles from downtown and Buckhead, this municipal course is as popular for its affordable rates as for its championship caliber design elements. Laid out by famed designer Dick Wilson, the 18-hole, par 72 course was fully refurbished with bentgrass, and blends beautifully into the rolling Georgia countryside. Call ahead for further information and admission details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Opened in the 1940s |
216 West Wieuca Road Atlanta, GA 30342 United States +1 404 255 0723 http://www.americangolf.com |
Classified as a championship course, the 18-hole Chastain links terrain attracts a bevy of golf enthusiasts, especially on weekends. The stately stone clubhouse is modeled after country estates in Scotland and Wales, and provides a romantic backdrop for an afternoon of golf. A pro shop, snack bar, putting green and all the first class conveniences are provided, including expert instruction with the club pro. Resident weekday fees are moderately priced during weekends. Nonresidents pay a little extra. Call ahead for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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North Atlanta's finest golf experience |
5750 Olde Atlanta Parkway Atlanta, GA 30024 United States +1 770 497 0097 http://www.golfoldeatlanta.com/ |
Located approximately 20 miles north of Atlanta in southern Forsyth County, this Arthur Hills-designed course offers a challenge to any golfer. The elevated tees on some holes provide outstanding views, with water on six holes and trees waiting for wayward balls. The 18th is the signature hole, a par-5 measuring 531 yards with a tight peninsula green. A complete driving range and a practice facility are on site, including several putting and chipping greens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Par-3 and Championship Options |
4775 Old Alabama Road Atlanta, GA 30022 United States +1 770 442 5960 http://riverpinesgolf.com |
Just 15 minutes north of Buckhead, this is one of Atlanta's most attractive and accessible public courses. Players choose between the fast-playing 9-hole par-3 course and the par-70, 18-hole championship course. Beautifully landscaped with bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways, this 6,511-yard challenge presents a variety of hazards. Facilities include a driving range, practice facility, clubhouse and a pro shop that offers individual and group lessons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Accuracy Required |
4871 Flat Bridge Road Atlanta, GA 30281 United States +1 770 808 6000 |
Southerness Golf Club offers one of the toughest public course challenges in Georgia. Situated just east of the city in Stockbridge, Southerness boasts several long par fours with shots that constantly test a player's accuracy over water and among sand traps. There is a driving range and practice area along with a well-stocked pro-shop and grill. I-20 East to Exit 36 (Wesley Chapel Road). Turn right at exit, travel until first stop light, and take left onto Snapfinger Road. Travel 7 miles to Alexander Lake and take left. Course is 2 miles down the road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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County Country Club |
585 Camp Perrin Road Atlanta, GA 30043 United States +1 770 822 5400 |
This Gwinnett County municipal course is as beautiful as most private clubs. Spend a morning or afternoon enjoying the 18-hole layout of Bermuda grass fairways with bentgrass greens. The links feature a halfway house, clubhouse, restaurant, driving range and putting green. Club and cart rentals are available, as well as full equipment and apparel at the pro shop. Other 'clubby' extras include tennis courts and a pool. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Don't Hit the Big Rock |
1145 Stonewall Jackson Drive Atlanta, GA 30083 United States +1 770 465 3278 http://www.stonemountaingolf.com/ |
Atlanta's natural pride and joy is the sprawling beauty of Stone Mountain Park, where all are welcome to partake of a round at its beautiful 36-hole course. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, much of the course hugs the shores of the park's lake. There's a pro shop on the premises, with lessons and rental clubs available. The course also features practice areas, a driving range and two putting greens. Weekend and holiday rounds require about a week's advance reservation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great round for the money |
2706 Bouldercrest Road SE Atlanta, GA 30316-4812 United States +1 404 241 7671 |
Sugar Creek Golf Club has long been known for its fast greens and well-kept fairways. Recent work has changed a couple of holes and made the course even tougher. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Putt Away! |
2595 Sugarloaf Club Drive Atlanta, GA 30097 United States +1 770 418 1113 http://www.tpc.com/private/sug... |
Australian great Greg Norman has designed this sprawling golf course. It has a huge 60,000-sq. ft. Southern classic style clubhouse, a 7,500-sq.ft recreation center, and 1,100 acres of lush green lawns. The course plays host to the PGA Tour's Bell South Classic and also has a private membership club. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All your golf needs |
217 North Main Street Atlanta, GA 30004 United States +1 770 569 2005 http://www.tradergolf.com |
When it's time to take your game to the next level, get into the swing at Trader Golf. These high-volume club brokers buy and sell slightly used golf equipment, and pass the savings on to their very grateful customers. Whether you are looking to begin a golfing career, or just replace a seven iron that somehow wrapped itself around a tree, Trader Golf can usually meet your needs. Trader Golf will also buy your old clubs for reasonable prices. Call or visit the website for other locations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tight Fairways and Fast Greens |
15135 Hopewell Road Atlanta, GA 30201 United States +1 770 343 9700 |
Co-designed by television commentator Steve Melnyk, Trophy Club is a daily fee course that feels like a perfectly maintained private club. Tight fairways and water that comes into play on 14 holes makes this course a test for even the best players. From the back tees, the course plays about 6700 yards. The club features one 18-hole course as well as a driving range and practice facility. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Par-3 near the airport |
4400 Ridge Road Atlanta, GA 30213 United States +1 770 964 4824 |
Set in the rolling countryside of Fayette County, it's hard to believe this bucolic facility lies only about 15 minutes south of Hartsfield International Airport. The location is so convenient, business travelers have actually been known to slip in a quick round at this par-3 course during layovers. The course plays 1,150 yards with narrow fairways that open onto wide approach areas and tricky greens. Carts and clubs are available for rent, as well as a driving range for quick warm-ups. Review © 2007, Wcities |