By reservoirDAWG

March 23, 2009 10:00 AM | Link to this

Public - Bear’s Best Private - AAC

By s

March 23, 2009 6:39 PM | Link to this

East Lake

By Bullseye

March 23, 2009 10:45 PM | Link to this

Candler Park

By bigdipperlonghitter

March 25, 2009 8:27 AM | Link to this

Cobblestone - great course, great scenery, nice staff.

By Buzz G

March 25, 2009 8:34 AM | Link to this

No comment. Don’t want the course croweded!

By duffer

March 25, 2009 8:58 AM | Link to this

1. Settindown Creek
2. East Lake
3. River Club

By truthman

March 25, 2009 9:00 AM | Link to this

East Lake, hands down! It’s Bobby Jones’ home course…NOT AAC!

By J

March 25, 2009 9:11 AM | Link to this

Brasstown Valley Resort is the best! It is always in excellent shape, beautiful links course nestled in the N. GA mountains, with no tricky holes, just good, interesting golf holes and a very friendly staff.

By Jack and Coke

March 25, 2009 9:23 AM | Link to this

Wolf Creek is the overall best…

College Park is great for practice and the price.

Cross Creek is the best for short game…

John A. White is good for some good old school trash talking…

By UGA V

March 25, 2009 9:26 AM | Link to this

It used to be Lake Spivey, before Joe Hamilton ruined it by developing half of it.

By 4 under

March 25, 2009 9:35 AM | Link to this

Private- Capital City Crabapple

Public- Bears Best

By stone

March 25, 2009 10:05 AM | Link to this

Cobblestone in Acworth, Bentwater in Acworth, City Club Marietta.

By TwoPutt

March 25, 2009 4:04 PM | Link to this

River Pines in Alpharetta. Fun course, not too hard, great staff.

By brian

March 25, 2009 4:46 PM | Link to this

Private- White Columns Public- Bears Best

By gomergt100

March 26, 2009 9:05 AM | Link to this

GREYSTONE IN DOUGLASVILLE. UNBELIEVABLE!

By gomergt100

March 26, 2009 9:13 AM | Link to this

FOR THE MONEY BEAR CREEK, D-VILLE. TIGHT COURSE GREAT GREENS. PLAYED YESTERDAY NICE VIEWS.

By Shank-a-Potamus

March 26, 2009 7:18 PM | Link to this

Cobblestone in North Cobb county has a great layout and pretty scenary. North Fulton in Atlanta is reasonably priced and the 18th hole is one of the best par 4’s in the state.

By hook-n-slice

March 27, 2009 8:18 AM | Link to this

Georgia National in McDonough.

By DannyFan

March 27, 2009 8:18 AM | Link to this

Best course in GA for the price is about 2 hours away. Tucked into sleepy area of Hawkinsville, GA is Southern Hills Country Club. I love this course…

By Axe

March 27, 2009 8:23 AM | Link to this

Peachtree, it’s not even close

By loafer

March 27, 2009 8:24 AM | Link to this

Duffer, are you kidding? River Club?? that’s the most boring course in GA. Clearly the best course in ATL is TPC-Sugarloaf

By Citation

March 27, 2009 8:31 AM | Link to this

Best private: East Lake Best public: Brasstown Valley Resort

By NStrick

March 27, 2009 8:35 AM | Link to this

Sugarloaf for its August-like quick greens.

By Two Putt

March 27, 2009 8:35 AM | Link to this

I agree with “Axe”…I rescind my earlier vote, its a draw between Peachtree Family Center and the Hooch!

By Double Bogey

March 27, 2009 8:36 AM | Link to this

Brasstown Valley is neither in nor around Atlanta - Cherokee Run in Conyers is world class, but my favorite layout is The Frog in Villa Rica

By atlcubsfan

March 27, 2009 8:44 AM | Link to this

Having played the old historic courses of the city (Druid Hills GC, East Lake, Capital City, Ansley GC, and Peachtree GC) many times, I do not have the perspective of many others. I also played Settindown Creek years ago and have played White Columns and Bears Best. But I haven’t played Hawks Ridge, Sugarloaf, or other newer additions to the private club roster. Still, here are my choices:

Private 1. East Lake (excellent par 3s) 2. Peachtree (a close second- most approach shots are more difficult than the shots at East Lake) 3. Ansley/Settindown Creek (great track)

Public 1. Bear’s Best (variety of holes and condition of course) 2. Cobblestone (great value and shot selection) 3. Heritage GC in Tucker (though they might be going private- not sure)

By Go K-State

March 27, 2009 8:46 AM | Link to this

Peachtree Golf Club, no contest!

By Matt

March 27, 2009 8:51 AM | Link to this

Atlanta Athletic Club, Highlands Course.

Host of:

1976 U.S. Open 1981 PGA Championship 2001 PGA Championship Site of 2011 PGA Championship

By jj

March 27, 2009 9:12 AM | Link to this

private: Golf Club of GA (Lakeside) Public: Hampton Golf Village

By Don

March 27, 2009 9:13 AM | Link to this

Private: White Columns Public/Semi-Private: Bear’s Best

By jim valentine

March 27, 2009 9:14 AM | Link to this

Private - Settindown Creek Public - Wolf Creek is pure value.

By Jason

March 27, 2009 9:18 AM | Link to this

Capital City Club at Crabapple-Immaculate!

By Spike

March 27, 2009 9:27 AM | Link to this

Thank God someone else in Atlanta knws a great track. Peachtree Golf Club is the best by far but since it is so tough to get on no one really knows how good it is. It is ranked in the top 40 in the nation every year by Golf Digest.

By Spike

March 27, 2009 9:27 AM | Link to this

Thank God someone else in Atlanta knows a great track. Axe is right, Peachtree Golf Club is the best by far but since it is so tough to get on no one really knows how good it is. It is ranked in the top 40 in the nation every year by Golf Digest.

By Amanda Miller

March 27, 2009 9:31 AM | Link to this

Atlanta Athletic Club! I also heard they are hosting the PGA in 2011!

By Howard

March 27, 2009 9:51 AM | Link to this

You left off the best value in the area…Dogwood Country Club in Austell, just off the East-West Connector in Cobb County and bordering the Silver Comet Trail. It plays much longer than the yardage seems to indicate and is a great shotmaker’s layout. Its in a parklike setting, with beautiful old trees, creeks and wild things, including a few favorite hawks that have adopted the course. You can walk or ride and its very family friendly and player friendly. Great mixture of young people, seniors and couples who play golf for skill, exercise or just plain fun. Its semiprivate but there’s not a better membership value in the metro area.

By Brittany

March 27, 2009 9:52 AM | Link to this

East Lake Golf Club!

By AHolein1

March 27, 2009 10:06 AM | Link to this

Dunwoody Country Club

By Number 1 Golfer

March 27, 2009 10:07 AM | Link to this

Crystal Lake Golf Course CC in Henry County

By no hack her

March 27, 2009 10:08 AM | Link to this

Private: 1.Peachtree Golf Club 2.Cherokee Town & Country club 3.Capital City (crabapple) 4.Atlanta Country Club 5.Atlanta Athletic club (tie)East Lake 6.Rivermont (tie) Settingdown Creek 7.The Standard Club

Public: 1. Chestatee 2. Bears Best 3. Reunion 4. Public golf in ATL Lacks alot!!

believe it. 4.

By East Cobber

March 27, 2009 10:11 AM | Link to this

Indian Hills is the best. My second choice is Druid Hills.

By Leroy

March 27, 2009 10:17 AM | Link to this

I say Tup Holmes.. They let me drink my 40’s on the course, and ya hardly ever get held up anymore.

By Toepro

March 27, 2009 10:17 AM | Link to this

I hate to list my home course as the best public course because it’s nice and quiet now!

Here Goes: Durham Lakes in Fairburn GA!

By Leroy

March 27, 2009 10:21 AM | Link to this

I’d like to apologize at my ignorant attempt at humor, honestly I’m a white male and used the name Leroy because my Mother and Father didn’t raise me right! I know that Leroy is a stereotypical name in the African-American community! Deep down I’m sad with my life and I’m trying very hard to be a man, I’m a closeted homosexual and I’m afraid to “come out” and be the person I truly am!

By Jeff C.

March 27, 2009 10:23 AM | Link to this

You’ll have to know some nice Jewish folk to get you out there…but The Standard Club is top notch!

By Alford in Ashford Park

March 27, 2009 10:32 AM | Link to this

Atlanta National GC deserves more than a mention. That tough Pete Dye track deserves a tournament spotlight.

By Whaaat?

March 27, 2009 10:36 AM | Link to this

I like how the second Leroy who was obviously offended by the first Leroy’s racial overtones basically bashed homosexuals. Good stuff.

Best 7 hour round: North Fulton

Best place to dodge golf balls: River Pines par 3

Best former dump that’s still a dump: Blue Heron

Woodmont’s not bad

By Harvard Golfer

March 27, 2009 10:44 AM | Link to this

1) Peachtree GC 2) Atlanta Country Club 3) Atlanta Athletic Club 4) East Lake

By Leroy

March 27, 2009 11:18 AM | Link to this

Hey, I’m homophobic but a closeted homosexual! Sue Me!!!!!

Leroy (The White Guy)

By Dawg Fud

March 27, 2009 2:21 PM | Link to this

Eastlake…no debate.

By tyler

March 27, 2009 2:32 PM | Link to this

Peachtree GC hands down

By Bomber

March 27, 2009 2:32 PM | Link to this

I agree with Toepro…Durham Lakes is a gem for a public track, its pretty tough from the back tees, that course has eaten my lunch a time or two.

Trophy Club of Atlanta (in Alpharetta) has some of the fastest greens I’ve seen on a public course, brutal Bermuda on a hot dry day!

By Geodawg55

March 27, 2009 2:47 PM | Link to this

Bradshaw Farm at Woodstock. Course is in good condition and staff is special in the serice you receive.

By Scott

March 27, 2009 2:49 PM | Link to this

White Columns

By Steak Shapiro

March 27, 2009 2:53 PM | Link to this

I only play the finest clubs in town and then have my after round meals at Bones or Chops. Occassionally I will throw down at Dantanna’s or Stats with my boys. I have John Rocker carry my clubs and shine my shoes after I finish a round. Last time he left some dirt in the grooves of my sand wedge. I didnt’ notice buy baby Sophie did. A little dissapointed with Rocker.

By Kim Zolciak

March 27, 2009 2:55 PM | Link to this

**Tightrope between me and you…Tightrope….and I don’t know………Tightrope”

By Kimberly

March 27, 2009 2:57 PM | Link to this

Chastain Park forsure…

By Steak Shapiro

March 27, 2009 3:00 PM | Link to this

I forgot to mention that I am taking my wife to Italy next week.

By reservoirDAWG

March 27, 2009 3:05 PM | Link to this

I’d like to punch the real Steak Shapiro in the head. What a douchebag.

By Dave Tholen

March 27, 2009 3:09 PM | Link to this

The Atlanta Athletic Club Highland course

By Michael

March 27, 2009 3:12 PM | Link to this

I don’t know about the best but I do know down here in Peachtree City I have over 240 well maintained golf holes within 20 minutes of my front door and all for a reasonable price. You guys in Atlanta enjoy your $80 green fees and your 5 hour rounds

By golfergirl

March 27, 2009 3:13 PM | Link to this

Can’t go wrong with Wolf Creek.

By Michael Moss

March 27, 2009 3:22 PM | Link to this

Eastlake. Where Bobby Jones learned to play golf.

By Russell Reed

March 27, 2009 3:28 PM | Link to this

Hidden Hills in Stone Mountain until I screwed it up!

By David D

March 27, 2009 3:48 PM | Link to this

For all you Mom’s and Dad’s out there with a little boy or girl, I would highly recommend Charlie Yates Golf Course @ East Lake. Wonderful little course, well kept,great prices, and very convenient.

By Mulligan

March 27, 2009 4:00 PM | Link to this

Eagle Watch is my fave.

By A-Man

March 27, 2009 5:58 PM | Link to this

Peachtree Golf Club…nothing else comes close!

By Joker

March 29, 2009 10:39 AM | Link to this

All of you are crazy. The best golf course in Atlanta is Candler Park, hands down.

By Phantom Hacker

March 29, 2009 10:57 AM | Link to this

Private: Peachtree, Hawk’s Ridge, East Lake, AAC Highlands

Public: Chestatee, Cherokee Run, Bear’s Best

Most Likely to use 5 iron on mugger: Brown’s Mill

Best Candidate for bulldozing and redesign (+ range): North Fulton

Best kept secrets but long drives: -Field Ferry ($$ Calhoun) -Barnesley Gardens ( $$$$ Adairsville) -Hard Labor Creek ($ half way to Augusta)

By rockhead

March 29, 2009 11:04 AM | Link to this

Stone Mountain, finally got new cart paths

By Jo Bling

March 29, 2009 11:19 AM | Link to this

Private: 1. Peachtree – This just isn’t even open for debate. 2. Hawk’s Ridge – Not really in Atlanta, but just an unbelievable course. You can practice your putting on the tee boxes while you wait to tee off. 3. East Lake – Not the nicest course, but the tradition is overwhelming.

Public: 1. Cobblestone – Best deal, and layout, going. 2. There is no No. 2. The rest of Atlanta’s public courses are uninspired designs, an hour drive minimum, or will take you six hours to play.

By Plus 2

March 29, 2009 11:35 AM | Link to this

Peachtree Golf Club is the best course in Atlanta, maybe even in the state of Georgia. Yes, I know about that course over off I20 east, both tracts are very similar.

By Brad

March 29, 2009 11:36 AM | Link to this

I think the best course with all things considered (track, maintenence, value, staff, clubhouse) is Crystal Lake in Henry County. The best overall experience without concern for the $$ was Sugarloaf. Another hidden gem is Summergrove in Newnan.

By Jared

March 29, 2009 11:41 AM | Link to this

public-royal lakes golf club

private-standard club hard does not even begin to describe the standard club and it is always in impeccable shape. beautiful layout and the greens are like putting on glass.

By don

March 29, 2009 12:16 PM | Link to this

has anybody played at the Oconee Course of Reynolds Platation?

By par4

March 29, 2009 12:51 PM | Link to this

I can tell you where not to play. Indian Hills! Not that you could get a tee time. They seem to care more about making money from tournaments than they do about their members.

By Artimus Pyle

March 29, 2009 12:55 PM | Link to this

Never been privy to play at a fancy private club. However, after several years of searching for my dream lady. She appeared on the way to Athens. Thank you, Winder Public Links. No shoes, no shirt, swing away…..

By bryan

March 29, 2009 1:27 PM | Link to this

No contest Peachtree GC is the best, and I have only played it twice. Only one other layout in Georgia with the Jones name on it, and that is in Augusta. Too hard to get on.

Capital City Crabapple, Settindown, AAC Highlands, ACC in Marietta are all up there right behind. Keep an eye on the new layout at Capital City Brookhaven, that course looks like it will be up there as well when finished (replacing the original layout). Hornorable mention to The Standard Club for having some of the toughest green complexes in the area as well.

BTW- No offense, but anyone who thinks Sugarloaf should be up there is misinformed.

By Ken

March 29, 2009 1:33 PM | Link to this

Wolf Creek surpasses all

By bryan

March 29, 2009 1:34 PM | Link to this

…and for the public access, can’t believe nobody has mentioned Stonemont at Stone Mountain (the lake course is not even close). Only RTJ Sr couse left around after they took down the Metropolitan. Classic Pine Tree lined course with very tricky breaks on flat looking greens. Another good place to look to use your 5 Iron on a mugger is Mystery Valley. Too bad, because it was once a great little public track. We played all our HS matches out there back in the 80’s.

By gregg

March 29, 2009 2:02 PM | Link to this

Cherokee Run!!

By Jim

March 29, 2009 2:05 PM | Link to this

Another vote for my favorite course: Wolf Creek. The staff is great too.

By Big Al

March 29, 2009 2:06 PM | Link to this

Peachtree is amazing.

By gt

March 29, 2009 2:06 PM | Link to this

Wow, almost 90 posts and not one mention of a Canongate course. I vote for Georgia National or Windemere.

By Tiger

March 29, 2009 2:09 PM | Link to this

Golf Club of Georgia - Lakeside. Best course in Atlanta for almost twenty years.

By Jeff Wise

March 29, 2009 2:35 PM | Link to this

The best golf course is the one where allthe golfers will go to enjoy thier worthless sport taking thier dorkey clothes and stupid stuck up friends.

By Jeff Jones

March 29, 2009 4:52 PM | Link to this

Just North of Alpharetta is Lanier Golf Club. It’s located in Cumming. A private club for years, became public a couple years ago. It offers a great layout and very affordable green fees.

By MITCH MICHAEL

March 29, 2009 6:47 PM | Link to this

well, if that was russell reed who commented on hidden hills, your right you really screwed everyone in hidden hill, but the best for the money is Mystery Valley , and Bryan you don’t need to worry about muggers..