From beaches to big cities to farmland to mountains, the state of Georgia has a lot to offer. History, outdoor activities and shopping are just some of the many experiences you can find here. And of course there is plenty to chose from when it comes to golf. Whether you are renting your golf clubs or packing them, here are our top five picks for public golf courses in the state of Georgia.
University of Georgia Golf Course
Both beautiful and challenging, this public course designed by Robert Trent Jones is considered one oft eh best university courses in the nation. Here you will find rolling terrain, a classic layout and several sets of tees to challenge golfers of all playing abilities.
2600 Riverbed Road
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 369-5739
Green Fees: $34 - $65.50
This course winds its way through tidal wetlands and offers fantastic views of historic downtown Savannah. It has a modern layout and plays fairly wide for the most part and the greens roll true and fast, making it a fun test for all golfers.
2 Resort Drive
Savannah, GA 31421
(912) 201-2240, (912) 201-2009
This semi-private Weisskopf-Morrish design has earned a prestigious reputation from golf critics. Here, the fairways and greens make the course fun to play for all golfers as well as aesthetically pleasing. The course sits along the scenic Lake Oconee and takes advantage of the rolling terrain.
1111 Polo Circle, Suite 102
Greensboro, GA 30642, Greene County
(800) 505-4653, (706) 453-4414
Green Fees: $65 - $119
Great Waters Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee
The dramatic, signature layout of this Jack Nicklaus design winds along the tranquil coves of Lake Oconee. The front nine feature a parkland-style with rolling hills routed through thick forests while the back nine offers a completely different experience with eight of the holes touching the lake.
112 Plantation Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-0235
Green Fees: Contact for more information
This Tom Fazio re-design of the classic 1929 course is an 18-hole, ocean-side links course with a beautiful natural setting that mixes challenges with excitement. It is routinely ranked among the top 100 courses in the country and it's not hard to see why. With native grasses and wildflowers plus an ever-changing wind, each round is both picturesque and unique.
100 Retreat Avenue
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
(888) 732-4752, (912) 638-5118
Green Fees: Contact for more information
