Kingwood Golf Club & Resort
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Kingwood Golf Club in Clayton is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, surrounded by nearly 150,000 acres of protected national forest. While playing the course, it's likely you'll hear the roar of the nearby Chattooga River. The course is considered one of Georgia's best, thanks in large part to the stunning location, which lends mature hardwoods, rippling brooks, and lush green hills. The visually stunning golf course can seem intimidating, but four sets of tees guarantee that players of all skill levels can enjoy playing it. The par-71 layout measures just over 6,000 yards, a demanding length given the small greens and tight landing areas. A variety of elevation changes and strategically placed bunkers will test your accuracy at Kingwood G.C. Tee shot placement will also be an important factor in your score.
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Golfer Photos
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Front nine Photo submitted by teresac on 05/10/2026
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Photo submitted by iamtheman on 04/15/2025
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Photo submitted by ShawnCoss on 02/22/2024
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Photo submitted by ShawnCoss on 02/22/2024
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Photo submitted by GBA on 08/20/2014
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Par 3 behind the clubhouse Photo submitted by ElectraGilde on 11/25/2012
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Photo submitted by ElectraGilde on 11/25/2012
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Photo submitted by ElectraGilde on 11/25/2012
Golfer Reviews
Unique layout
Layout has many blind doglegs and severe elevation changes, so while the yardage may read shorter than normal, it plays longer as a long tee shot is not always the best strategy. Greens were in tough shape, green and accepting a good shot, but grass itself was poor.
Nothing to eat at the turn made for a mid-morning round to seem long and was without energy on the back 9.
Pretty course, but lost too many balls in the long rough covered with leaves.
GREAT SEATS IN THE CARTS!!!
Scenic course on a challenging layout
Friendly staff and a challenging layout make for a fun day. Tough par 3’s and only a few tricky holes. Definitely worth playing
Amazing layout and great staff!
Upon entrance to the pro shop the staff was friendly and polite! Course layout was amazing and challenging! Only negative was a few greens were overtaken by crabgrass. Most greens were very nice, but again a few were very difficult to putt. Absolutely would play this course again!
Nice course but greens could have been way better
I drove 90 minutes to play this course and was paired with 3 other fun guys. The course layout was awesome but 14 of the greens were weed infested which ruined the putting. There were 4 holes on the back 9 that were perfect and we all agreed that if they got the greens together this could be a top notch hidden gem in the mountains. I would go back but not before finding out if they handled the weed issue first.
Interesting layout, crabgrass on many greens
The layout of the course is both interesting and very picturesque. We played on the Sunday before Labor Day and were pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. Though we caught up to a foursome on the last few holes, we still finished our round in under three hours. The fairways were in pretty good shape, though several greens did have patches of crabgrass. Overall, check-in was seamless—we were even allowed to tee off early—and the course is well-equipped with two clean restrooms and water stations along the way.
Greens could be better
The course was in fantastic condition besides the greens. They had weeds growing on the greens so they were inconsistent and slow but the course itself was in fantastic condition and definitely would play again
Very nice mountain course for price
Most of the greens have poanna but are still good. Subtle breaks. And several quirky holes add to the interst.
Beautiful and Challenging Mountain Courae
This course is serious mountain style courae. Yardage plays much longer than stated dur to elevations. Mwny dog-leg holes. Crabgrass was a bit intenae on many greens: but understandable afyer all the hugh hrat amd rain recently. But overall a good challenging course that will require multiple attempts to get it right.
Challenging mountain course
This course has changed ownership/management. The couse is in good condition with the exception of some of the greens. There is some type of weed overtaking about half the greens. There are some tight holes on this course, but also some fun memorable holes. There was an issue with using a Golfmoose promotional voucher, so be sure that you mention that when booking the tee time, if you are using golfmoose.
Hidden Gem very Under rated
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kingwood Golf Club – An Underrated Gem
Kingwood Golf Club absolutely exceeded our expectations. The course was extremely well maintained from tee box to green. The tee boxes were in excellent shape with very few divots, the fairways were beautifully kept, and even the rough and areas approaching the tree lines were well manicured.
The greens were phenomenal—smooth, consistent, and with a great roll. Very few noticeable ball marks or heavy divots. You could tell the grounds crew takes pride in this course; we saw them throughout the day maintaining and watering the course to keep everything in great condition.
The scenery is another thing that really sets Kingwood apart. The views from the tee boxes, elevation changes, trees, and surrounding North Georgia mountains make for a beautiful round of golf. Some holes will definitely challenge you—especially if you're an average golfer like me—but the course is still enjoyable and playable. It's the kind of place where you can have a great time regardless of what the scorecard says.
I also can't say enough good things about the staff. Everyone we dealt with, both inside and outside, was friendly, accommodating, and genuinely helpful. Of course, they have rules like any golf course, but within those rules they did everything they could to make sure we had a great experience.
One small thing that really stood out was the water setup. Inside they had a cooler absolutely full of ice alongside a five-gallon water dispenser, with Styrofoam cups available so you could load up on ice and water before heading onto the course—and you could come back for more whenever you needed it. On a warm summer day, that's a simple touch that makes a huge difference. I filled one before we started, and when I came back in after the round, one of the ladies on staff actually filled my last cup with ice and water for me. That kind of hospitality sticks with you.
We also got extremely lucky because a lot of people apparently canceled their tee times expecting rain. Instead, we had an absolutely gorgeous day—around 74° when we started, partly cloudy, with a high around 87°. It felt like we had this beautiful course almost to ourselves.
Kingwood is very underrated. If you're looking for a well-maintained, scenic course that's a little off the beaten path, with a staff that makes you feel welcome, this is a great place to spend a day golfing with family or friends.
Beautiful course, phenomenal greens, excellent staff, and an all-around great experience. We will definitely be back. ⛳
Mountain golf
Beautiful holes and scenery. A couple crazy holes. However a good test of accuracy.
Good layout, needs some work
I played here many years ago and got back out today. The fairways and rough are in good condition for the most part. Traps were raked. The greens however are being invaded by some weeds which made for very inconsistent, slow, and bumpy conditions. There is no driving range at the course, only a putting green. Overall, the layout is good but the greens were not as expected given the price point of the round.