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Crystal Lake Golf and C.C.: Fabulous layout, good conditions make this southside Atlanta's best
There are plenty of excellent public-access golf courses in the metropolitan Atlanta area, but the majority of them are located on the north side of town. But the south side of Atlanta isn't completely without options, thanks to Crystal Lake Golf and Country Club, Stan Awtrey writes.
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Cherokee Run Golf Club near Atlanta: High standards return to once-comatose course
Cherokee Run Golf Club is making a comeback. The course, located about 30 miles east of Atlanta in Conyers, Ga., is one of the best designed by the team of Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. But after years of neglect, Cherokee is in the midst of a revival and is closing in on regaining its former glory. The greens are good, the tees have grass and the fairways have fewer bare spots. Hard to believe this place was almost dead just a couple years ago.
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Mystery Valley Golf Club remains a mainstay in the Atlanta golf scene
Mystery Valley Golf Club has been a good, solid course in the Atlanta area for nearly 50 years, and it seems to get better with age. Because of its prime location, its fun and enjoyable layout, and its affordable price structure, people continue to flock to Mystery Valley, Stan Awtrey writes.
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Cherokee Run Golf Club near Atlanta: High standards return to once-comatose course
Cherokee Run Golf Club is making a comeback. The course, located about 30 miles east of Atlanta in Conyers, Ga., is one of the best designed by the team of Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. But after years of neglect, Cherokee is in the midst of a revival and is closing in on regaining its former glory. The greens are good, the tees have grass and the fairways have fewer bare spots. Hard to believe this place was almost dead just a couple years ago.
... full article »Mystery Valley Golf Club remains a mainstay in the Atlanta golf scene
Mystery Valley Golf Club has been a good, solid course in the Atlanta area for nearly 50 years, and it seems to get better with age. Because of its prime location, its fun and enjoyable layout, and its affordable price structure, people continue to flock to Mystery Valley, Stan Awtrey writes.
... full article »Waters calm the spirit at the Oconee course at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro
It doesn't take long to get a feel for the Oconee course at Reynolds Plantation. Even from a mid-iron approach on the first hole, a 559-yard par 5 from the "One" tees, you can already hear the waterfall next to the green. It's a natural setting of which architect Rees Jones took full advantage. The scenery is first-rate, from the beginning to the end, Mike Bailey writes. There's not a ho-hum hole on the golf course.
... full article »Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro yields top-grade golf courses and much more
To play golf at Reynolds Plantation is to play in style. The 16,000-acre retreat, situated between Atlanta and Augusta, serves as home to six courses. Five offer public play. All are outstanding. More important, they're unique. The historical setting offers first-class accommodations, top-notch instruction and many activities away from the golf course, Mike Bailey writes.
... full article »Don't ditch The Landing when you play golf at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro
Within an short drive of Atlanta, Reynolds Plantation offers a golfing escape built around a natural setting with Lake Oconee at the center. The latest addition to the landscape, The Landing at Reynolds Plantation lives up to its billing as a hidden gem. Difficult and scenic, The Landing fits well at this Georgia getaway, Mike Bailey writes.
... full article »So much more than golf at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in Braselton
Going to Chateau Elan Winery and Resort about an hour north of Atlanta isn't exactly your run-of-the-mill golf experience. In fact, if you're thinking of going just for the golf, I wouldn't discourage you from taking the trip, but you would definitely be missing out on a few things. For one, it's the largest winery in Georgia.
... full article »Reynolds Golf Academy in Greensboro shows how to make 'your' swing effective
By treating each student's swing like their fingerprint, instructors at Reynolds Golf Academy focus on an individualized approach. Presided over by PGA Professional Charlie King, the knowledgeable staff use everything at their disposal - including technology and patience - to make sure you improve your form, if not your whole game.
... full article »Big hits: Five must-play golf courses in Atlanta
With a rich tradition of golf in Atlanta, it's not easy to come up with a short list of recommendations. Because of the city's depth when it comes to golf, there's always a place to play, regardless of the area of town in which you live or happen to be visiting. The weather in Atlanta offers playable conditions at least 10 months out of the year, 11 months for the hardier souls and year-round for the transplants from the frozen tundra. Here are five courses worth playing in metro Atlanta ...
... full article »Lost Plantation Golf Club near Savannah offers no pretenses
Lost Plantation Golf Club in the bedroom community of Rincon, some 30 minutes from Savannah, is a sassy course that challenges with numerous huge bunkers around the green, and disappearing fairways. This is not a cakewalk golf course. It does have some cakewalk holes, though, for variety - and to get one's stress back to reasonable levels.
... full article »Photo gallery: Lost Plantation Golf Club in Rincon
Lost Plantation Golf Club is a homeowners course that also welcomes the public. It's a relaxing course with enough challenges to keep it interesting, round after round - all at a great price. Afterward, hang out on the deck with some new-found friends.
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- Photo gallery: The Golf Club at Cuscowilla in Eatonton, Ga.
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- Chateau Elan Winery and Resort: A touch of France, good wine and excellent golf in the North Georgia foothills
- Looking for great residential golf? Why not Georgia?
- Play Oak Grove Island Golf Club and be a good Georgia neighbor in Brunswick
- Hampton Club on St. Simons Island: Prettiest marsh golf on the East Coast?
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- Jekyll Island Golf Club: A vision of what was and could still be
- Coastal Pines Golf Club an affordable round on the Georgia shore
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- Seaside 18 at Sea Island: Great golf with the greats' ghosts
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- Attention: Good golf at Fort Gordon near Augusta, Ga.
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