North Georgia is home to stunning mountain ranges, charming small towns, a wonderful community, and some incredible, award-winning golf courses. If you’re a lover of the sport, then North Georgia is the place to be! These 5 local courses are truly one-of-a-kind because of their mountain scenery and dramatic elevations & rolling hills which make for a unique game of golf every time. Plus, these mountain courses aren't crowded like the ones you may find at the beach, and there's a real sense of community & southern hospitality that only a small town can provide. So, what are you waiting for? Add these 5 local courses to your list for your next Escape to Blue Ridge and get swinging!
One of our favorite local courses is owned by our friends at Old Toccoa Farm! You can stay right on the property at Bunker Down or in one of the Hillside Cottages, just steps from the green. Old Toccoa Farm is truly a standout among North Georgia’s golf courses. The original nine holes opened in 2015 and quickly earned rave reviews, with some even comparing the course to the legendary Augusta National. Today, with all 18 holes open and the layout reconfigured, Old Toccoa Farm has cemented its reputation as one of the region’s premier golf destinations; even earning one of Golf Digest’s “Best New Courses” in 2020 and one of Links Magazine’s 10 Must-Visit Public Golf Destinations in 2022. Once you step onto the course, it’s easy to understand why golfers can’t stop talking about it!
Winding through 125 acres of beautiful ridges and meadows, a game of golf here offers breathtaking views of the Chattahoochee and Cherokee National Forests, along with the surrounding valleys. The course is thoughtfully designed with exceptional features throughout, including bentgrass 007 greens and zoysia fairways that provide an ideal playing surface. Golfers will also find a family-friendly par-three course and driving range combination, making it a welcoming place to practice and play. And with countless tournaments and events happening at Old Toccoa Farm year-round, there’s no shortage of opportunities to get involved!
Head on over to Blairsville to play at the beautiful Butternut Creek Golf Course. The course plays through rolling valleys and up challenging slopes with mountain views from all 18 holes. Butternut Creek might be a modest 6,500+ yards, but it offers fun challenges to even the most expert of players. Throughout the course, golfers will be met with water and mounds, undulating greens, and elevation changes. Plus, you'll find 4 to 6 tee boxes on every hole to give challenging options for every player.
Designed by renowned American golf course architect, Bill Watts, Butternut Creek Golf Course boasts Penncross Bent Grass greens and Tifton 419 Bermuda fairways and tees. And the roughs and mounds have common Bermuda and love grass. Owned and operated by the Union County Recreation Department, Butternut Creek Golf Course sits in downtown Blairsville and is in close proximity to the best shops & restaurants that Blairsville has to offer.
For a unique golf experience like no other, visit Old Union Golf Course in Blairsville. The valley layout of Old Union, with a distinctive links feel, can be thoroughly enjoyed by beginners to professionals throughout the course. Their friendly staff welcome all to Old Union and strive to make your time on and off the green comfortable and enjoyable.
Conveniently located between Blue Ridge, Murphy and Blairsville; you will find Old Union quite affordable with various golfing activities from using the practice range, taking a golf lesson, or playing a full 9 to 18 holes. And the Old Union practice facility is unequaled in the North Georgia Mountains with large turf tees, all weather tees, sculptured target greens, practice putting and chipping greens, practice bunker and short game area; you'll find no shortage of wonderful options to help improve your golf game. After your game or practice enjoy refreshments on the porch and come share your experience with others who have a true sense of the game.
The Golf Course at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa in Young Harris offers 18 holes of Scottish-links style championship golf for all levels of play. And since its opening, Brasstown Valley Resort’s stunning course has consistently earned recognition from Golf Digest and other publications as one of Georgia’s top golf courses. But the experience extends far beyond the fairways. Nestled within a peaceful resort setting, the course is surrounded by wildlife preserves, tranquil ponds, flowing streams, and stunning mountain views. Golf may be the main attraction, but the natural surroundings make it just as much about slowing down, enjoying the scenery, and finding a little peace and quiet.
The course itself was designed by renowned golf architect Denis Griffiths to take advantage of the existing terrain while blending into the site’s natural character. And Brasstown Resort offers the perfect course, facilities, and options for families, organizations and groups to enjoy a day out on the green. Designing a day of play, any time of year, is made easy by their experienced staff.
Welcome to Whitepath Golf Club in Ellijay, North Georgia’s hidden gem. The golf course itself is a beautiful reflection of the mountains which surround it. Beautiful rolling terrain and long-range views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, Whitepath Lake, the Ellijay River and the Cohutta Wilderness make this course one of the most enjoyable and picturesque golf courses in North Georgia.
Whitepath Golf Club is truly a golf enthusiast's dream. Designed by Rocky Roquemore and Joe Lee, the course is challenging to the low handicap golfer, yet friendly to those with higher handicaps. And the course offers small, fast bent grass greens that are meticulously maintained for your golfing pleasure. Come visit Whitepath Golf Club on your next trip to the Blue Ridge area and discover why it's become a favorite and a true hidden gem of North Georgia.