Golf Course Reviews
The Providence Club in Monroe: A fun option for Atlanta and Athens golfers
For golfers in Atlanta's northeastern suburbs frustrated by the lack of courses in the area, the Providence Club in nearby Monroe is a good option. Less than an hour from downtown Atlanta - and less than 30 minutes from Athens - it's a fun, well-conditioned course that can be played at a reasonable price.
... full article »Okefenokee Country Club near Waycross: Georgia swamp golf minus the swamp
Okefenokee Country Club features excellent conditioning and classic, south Georgia terrain, including views of the lovely Satilla River. It's a good test from the back tees, at a little less than 6,800 yards. Joe Lee's designs are usually subtle, and there are subtle challenges here: sloping greens, fairway and greenside bunkers, and tight, tree-lined fairways.
... full article »The Lakes at Laura Walker State Park: A lonesome walk on an excellent golf course
There is one thing the Georgia state park system offers that most other states cannot: Golf courses that are in as good or better condition than most upscale, semi-private golf clubs. The Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park near Waycross is a good example. The course is in excellent shape, with lush fairways and nicely trimmed, slightly elevated tees.
... full article »Lakeview Golf Club in Blackshear a good play for the money, even without the view
Lakeview Golf Club near Waycross is a good play and a good value for the money, but it does have its drawbacks. The layout is rather awkward, for example, with the distance between some holes unnecessarily long. Also, the signage could be better. But with the low green fees and friendly staff, this is a course I'd recommend, Tim McDonald writes.
... full article »Golf Club at Cuscowilla a classic example of Coore and Crenshaw's minimalist philosophy
The Golf Club at Cuscowilla is a beautifully designed layout that's a lovely walk in the park, amongst the indigenous flora and fauna, through the wild grasses blowing in the breeze, under tall pines and with plenty of glimpses of the big Lake Oconee.
... full article »The Georgia Club's newest nine adds teeth to an already impressive golf course
The Georgia Club in Athens is one of those golf courses that's relatively easy without being boring. It has good length, excellent movement on the fairways and an eclectic mix of risk/reward holes that can make or break you. "It's pretty player-friendly, and that's why a lot of people come back; they know they won't get beaten up," Head Professional Mike O'Malley said. "But if somebody wants to step back to the back tees, it can be a handful."
... full article »Athens area's Jennings Mill Country Club ain't Scotland, but it's some fine Georgia golf
Jennings Mill Country Club is an excellent Georgia golf course with tight, tree-lined fairways, a lot of mounding and interesting green complexes. A Bob Cupp design, Jennings Mill doesn't quite live up to its sometimes Scottish links comparisons, but it's a fine round of golf.
... full article »Atlanta area's Golf Club of Georgia: Pick a course, either course
With two Arthur Hills golf courses offering a distinct duo of challenges, the Golf Club of Georgia is in front rank of Atlanta-area clubs, which places among Georgia golf's best. The Lakeside course, partially framed by Lake Windward, is an especially compelling play.
... full article »The long and short of golf at Georgia's beautiful Callaway Gardens
You would think a golf course located at Callaway Gardens would be picturesque - and you'd be right. The two courses here at this longtime Georgia tourist attraction have a great deal in common as far as scenery, but could not be more different in terms of strategy.
... full article »At Nicklaus' terrific Bear's Best golf course near Atlanta, it's all Jack, all the time
Like it's sibling course in Las Vegas, Bear's Best outside Atlanta is no mere replica course, tying 18 of Jack Nicklaus' favorite golf holes into a complete, and terrific, golf experience.
... full article »- Sea Palms golf resort: A 'fun, nice little resort course' on beautiful St. Simons Island
- Chateau Elan has a touch of France, good wine and excellent golf in the North Georgia foothills
- Play Oak Grove Island Golf Club and be a good Georgia neighbor
- Hampton Club on St. Simons Island: Prettiest marsh golf on the East Coast?
- Jekyll Island Golf Club: A vision of what was and could still be
- Brunswick's Coastal Pines G.C.: Good hot dogs and cheap golf
- Seaside 18 at Sea Island: Great golf with the greats' ghosts
- Attention soldiers and civilians: There's good golf at Fort Gordon
- Bartram Trail Golf Club stays true to its namesake
- Goshen's greens are the best in Augusta, except for you-know-who's
- Augusta's Mount Vintage: A historic layout in the land of Sherman's march
- After some doctoring, Jones Creek softens its edges in Augusta
- The River Golf Club too hard? Rubbish
- Stone Creek in Valdosta a country club in name only
- Arrowhead Pointe most scenic of six Georgia state park courses
- The Lakes offer Georgia 'swamp golf'
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