Fall golf in Georgia is like a sunset… magical, but fleeting. We do our best to soak it in, but the dormant grass of winter is inevitable.
That’s why we have to take full advantage while we can! Luckily for South Fulton golfers, there are plenty of great options close to home.
Let’s start nearby and work our way toward the Smoky Mountains.
Interstate Highway I-20 might boast the best stretch of public golf around Atlanta: Chapel Hills, West Pines, Mirror Lake, and The Frog make for an elite lineup.
But when it comes to fall golf, one factor stands above the rest: elevation. There’s nothing better than standing on a tee box surrounded by a sea of autumn colors, looking out across the fairway or green. For that reason, my “close to home” pick is Chapel Hills Golf & Country Club.
Hole 1 greets you with a beautiful, elevated tee shot—a preview of what’s to come. The front nine gives you another taste on the par-4 7th, followed immediately by the course’s most dramatic drop, the par-3 8th. On the back nine, elevation comes into play again on 10, 14, 15, and 18.
Now, let’s hop on 285 to 75, then 575, and head to Bradshaw Farms.
Bradshaw features three nines, and all three open with epic, elevated tee shots. My favorite is Hole 1 on the Red Course—a straight drop of over 100 feet where the ball seems to hang forever. On the Red, Holes 3, 4, 5, and 9 also offer elevated looks. The White and Blue nines keep the theme going with plenty of elevation changes.
Finally, continue up Highway 515 to Blue Ridge, home of Old Toccoa Farm Golf Club.
OTF is my favorite course in all of Georgia. Don’t let the uphill climb of Hole 1 fool you, it’s just setting the stage. The breathtaking mountain views will be etched in your memory forever, the highlight being the short par-3, Hole 12.
We are so fortunate to call Georgia home, where we can experience fall golf in the mountains. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy it.
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