Griffin Bell Golf & Conference Center
Americus, Georgia 31709
Sumter County
Phone(s): (229) 924-2914
Fax: (229) 928-2236
Website: griffinbellgolf.com
Formerly known as Americus Country Club, Griffin Bell Golf Links & Conference Center is situated between Andersonville and Plains. The 18-hole public course is owned and operated by Georgia Southwestern State University. It's a short course at only 6,096 yards from the back tees but it still presents quite a challenge. The layout features small, elevated greens that demand accurate iron shots. Mature trees frame most of the holes and there are strategically placed bunkers lurking beside the greens. Don't be surprised if you end up using every club in your bag. Though accuracy and good course management are essential for scoring well, Griffin Bell is not an overly punishing golf course for high handicappers. The course provides a challenging but fun round that players of all skill levels can enjoy.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Public/Private: Public
- Year opened: 1947
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Welcomed
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways:
- Greens: Bermuda Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: No
- Rental carts: Yes
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $12
- Weekends: $17
- Tee times from $12 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code:
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 71 | 6096 | 120 | 68.9 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4916 | 111 | 68 |
| White | 71 | 5807 | 118 | 67.5 |
| Blue | 71 | 5206 | 107 | 64.8 |
| Blue (W) | 71 | 5206 | 115 | 69.7 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- This course is not private, it's public. It is an awesome course to play. Well maintained and very reasonable fees. It has a mediocre driving range. The only thing bad about its driving range is they only have one 250yard flag, rather than flags for other yardages (so you don't know if you're hitting it 200 or 225, etc). They have more ducks than most courses I've seen which feature water and sometimes this can be annoying because they leave their droppings all over the tee box areas of the holes near the water. It's not a difficult course to play so if you're looking for a big challenge, this is not the place. Bottom line is it's a 5-star fun course that everyone can afford.