In its current state, the golf industry needs some success stories. Currahee Club in Toccoa is certainly one of those. The club initially opened in 2003 as one of the most expensive real estate golf development projects ever created the state, with almost $100 million spent on the sprawling 1,200 acre property located off I-85 along the shores of Lake Hartwell by the … [Read more...]
Cateechee out of the way, but one not to miss; Hartwell course among state’s standout layouts
In real estate, the old saying goes that the three most crucial elements to success are location, location and location. Fortunately for facilities like Cateechee Golf Club, that doesn’t necessarily apply. Cateechee is located in the northeast Georgia town of Hartwell, which is closer to Anderson, S.C., than any Georgia city. The course almost borders on the southern edge … [Read more...]
The Currahee Golf Club The exciting mountain golf course that truly “stands alone”
Taking advantage of the natural contours of the land, acclaimed golf course architect Jim Fazio succeeded in crafting a 7,513-yard championship masterpiece that plays even better than it looks. The Currahee Club golf course is playable for all skill levels, with at least five tee boxes on every hole. Boasting astonishing 360-degree panoramic and multi-state views of Lake … [Read more...]
Cuscowilla among state’s very best; Superb design earns national status
It’s no secret to those who play golf throughout the state that Georgia’s best collection of courses in a condensed area is found on and around Lake Oconee. State and national lists ranking Georgia’s best courses always include a handful from Lake Oconee, with the Golf Club at Cuscowilla always one of those in a very prominent position. Cuscowilla’s name is well known to … [Read more...]
New greens elevate Dogwood’s status; Unique Cobb club both public and private
At Dogwood Golf Club in southwest Cobb County, change sometimes occurs at a leisurely pace. Dogwood opened for play in 1968 with nine holes and added a second nine several years later. The original Penncross bent grass greens lasted more than 45 years before finally being replaced last year, with the club going to mini-verde Bermuda, a more climate appropriate surface that … [Read more...]
Ford Plantation among state’s best layouts; Dye’s re-design enhances little-known gem
Perhaps the best course in Georgia very few in the state have heard of, let alone played, is located in the community of Richmond Hill, less than 20 miles south of Savannah on the Ogeechee River. The Ford Plantation is a Pete Dye design (one of only two in the state) that was originally built in the late 1980s as essentially a plaything for a wealthy Saudi businessman, who … [Read more...]
Callahan Links an affordable, enjoyable layout; Cherokee course constructed on family farm
One of the strengths of the Atlanta daily fee golf course market is the diverse nature of the layouts throughout the metro area and the broad range of facilities from affordable to upscale. One of the last courses in the metro area to open before golf course construction became an obsolete term was Callahan Golf Links, which opened in the northwest Cherokee County community … [Read more...]
Sea Palms an enjoyable, affordable layout; Recent upgrades enhance coastal favorite
St. Simons Island has long been a popular getaway destination for Georgians and out-of-state visitors, with the island offering a small but distinct group of golf options for those whose golf clubs are as much a vacation necessity as swim trunks and sunscreen. Two of the three resort golf facilities on the island are found on its southern and northern tips, with the third in … [Read more...]
Sapelo Hammock a scenic coastal gem Offers quiet respite from ‘hustle, bustle’
Golf on the Georgia coast is associated with two areas along the I-95 corridor – Savannah and the Golden Isles, which consists of Brunswick, St. Simons and Jekyll Island. Golfers from around the state, as well as visitors from up and down the Eastern seaboard, are very familiar with the quality of golf offered at the courses in the Savannah area, as well as the resort … [Read more...]