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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
88.4%
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136 out of 147 reviews
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4.1
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.5
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4.0
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4.1
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
81.2%
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Kingwood Golf Club and Resort

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6016 yards
Slope 124
Rating 68.8

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.

Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim or tee shirts

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Fishing, Cycling, Hiking

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Georgia (2024 #22) (2015 #12)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2015 #19)
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4.3
147 Reviews (147)
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Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Kingwood Mountain course

Love the layout of this course with doglegs, elevation changes and fastest running streams I've every seen on a golf course. Staff is repairing the fairways that are recovering from a harsh winter. Greens are in great shape and show no signs of the bad winter, but I could not adjust to their slow speed. This is a course that I always look forward to playing and have never been disappointed and it seems more golfers have learned of this gem; several out state tags in the parking lot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Love this course but

I love playing this course, and the entire staff is very friendly and helpful. The only problem was that there was no indication on golf now that one nine was closed, or that the greens were aerified, and not sanded. If I had known this up front, we would have chosen to meet at another course. Extremely disappointed that we did not know this until after a significant drive by both, to meet at this course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great setting with beautiful views

Enjoyed the round, had to play the back twice due to punching holes on front. Course has some winter kill like all the other courses I have played this year, but still enjoyable. Their greens are very nice and very similar to my home course. I will play it again soon, I hope.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course has great views

Being in the north Georgia mountains, this course has some great views. The course is in great condition and the staff are very helpful and courteous. This has become one of my favorite courses to play. I have introduced several of my friends to this course and they all want to come back and play again. They offer a great stay and play package.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fabulous

I played three days in a row, the course is in great conditions, and challenging. NICE!!!
The only complain that if have are the workers (mowers) they are so irritating and keeps following you and do not stop when I try to hit or putt the ball.
I will be back...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Typical Mountain Resort Course

Overall the course is okay. Pretty short! Elevation changes! Carries over water often! Gimmicky holes! Undulated greens that really don't hold very well! A little pricey for what the course is! Some blind shots and shots with hidden trouble if you have never played there! Enjoyed the round with friends! Probably would play again if I found it on GN HD for $20! Go see for yourself!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Typical mountain course

One month later and the experience would have been much better
Still dormant fairways and greens aerated
Some hidden shots
Overall pleased with day on the course

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

DIRT 10 AND MANLEY

THE COURSE WAS REALLY NICE BUT THEY HAD JUST PUNCHED THE GREENS AND THEY WERE SUPER SLOW IM SURE THEY ARE GREAT WHEN THEY ARE NOT PUNCHED WE HAD A GREAT TIME BUT WE PAID TO PLAY 18 MORE HOLES AND WE NEEDED A NEW CART BECAUSE THEY ARE ELECTRIC AND THE GUY GOT UPSET BECAUSE HE WAS GOING TO HAVE TO CLEAN ANOTHER CART I THOUGH THAT WAS CRAZY SEEING HOW WE HAD JUST PAID 56 DOLLARS FOR A REPLAY BUT OVERALL WE HAD FUN AND I WOULD LIKE TO GO BACK WHEN THE GREENS ARE ROLLING GOOD

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Course still in winter mode

The greens had just been aerated and were very rough and hard to putt on. Fairways still brown. Several sand traps lacking deep sand. Course has a ways to go before it is in good condition. Been a hard winter on everything.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Course

This is a fun course with a couple of goofy holes on it but find a deal on here and you will enjoy!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but fair course.

Course was in great condition considering the amount of rain over the last week. Green were in excellent condition. Have played course before and always enjoy.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

wonderful golfing experience

Staff was super friendly, got right on the course with no waiting.
Caught up with two groups on the course who were very nice and allowed us to play through. Greens in excellent shape as well as fairways for time of year. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful mountain coarse

My brother and I live 100 miles apart but are able to meet half way between us at King wood golf coarse.Using Golf now is a great way to reserve a tee time as well as save a little money.The coarse is in great shape and the maintenance superintendant has done a wonderful job keeping the coarse up with what I hear a shortage in budget funds.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Need to Play More Than Once

This is a great course with lots of elevation changes. The greens are receptive and the fairways are in good shape. The only problem I see with course, there are many blind shots and doglegs that require you to play the course more than once in order to figure out what to hit off the tee. This coupled with the fact that my newly purchased Garmin Watch did not have the right yardages on some holes made playing difficult. All in all though this is a good course and a good value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dart Throwing, but fun

gnats were terrible during our play, but we played through!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kingwood course has beautiful scenery

We had a wonderful time playing Kingwood. The scenery is beautiful, course well maintained, and the staff was great! Will definitely return to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

this is a great mountain course

this course is very well maintained from tee to green.most greens are well gaurded by creeks,bunkers and mounds.your aproach shot must be precise.brought a freind who never played the course and he shot 74. yep beat me by 7 strokes..LOL we had a great time and the staff were very freindly. i would recommend that every one give this one a try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful

My new wife drove the cart, and enjoyed the breathtaking mountain views. I enjoyed the unique layout that features large elevation changes and a beautiful creek that runs throughout the course. The greens and fairways were in great condition. The only thing that kept me from giving Kingwood five stars is that the ball washers didn't have any water in them. I would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition. Beautiful background of mountains. Will return!!

Great golf course with friendly staff. They also have hotel accomodations and a full service restaurant and bar.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It was a fun course to play!

This is a beautiful course and well maintained. It is not long but it is a little tricky. It has some holes going up and some going down the hills. In fact some going straight down the hill. It was a great experience and a lot of fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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