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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6016 yards | 68.8 | 124 |
| Gold | 71 | 5587 yards | 67.2 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5062 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 68.1/129 | 362 | 413 | 355 | 149 | 377 | 164 | 475 | 333 | 150 | 2778 | 419 | 150 | 495 | 368 | 168 | 278 | 263 | 293 | 341 | 2775 | 5553 |
| Gold M: 66.3/123 W: 70.9/132 | 330 | 384 | 327 | 128 | 339 | 150 | 444 | 293 | 137 | 2532 | 395 | 128 | 460 | 346 | 160 | 266 | 255 | 275 | 320 | 2605 | 5137 |
| Green M: 65.3/119 W: 68.8/126 | 327 | 350 | 308 | 108 | 304 | 130 | 408 | 266 | 130 | 2331 | 347 | 120 | 421 | 299 | 140 | 228 | 233 | 268 | 313 | 2369 | 4700 |
| Red W: 67.8/120 | 323 | 343 | 255 | 106 | 300 | 101 | 399 | 262 | 99 | 2188 | 343 | 112 | 417 | 295 | 134 | 224 | 227 | 239 | 300 | 2291 | 4479 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 |
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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
Great Golf Coures and Views
Lewis always makes you feel welcome when you enter the Pro Shop. Fantastic golf course and always in Great shape. If you are ever in the area you must play Kingwood.
fast greens
Had to relearn how to putt after my first putt on the first green - at least 3 times faster than the previous greens I played. It's a shame that several of the players in front of me were too lazy to fix their ballmarks! The greens were soft from rain and the ballmarks were craters. What's wrong with people? Kingwood is a beautiful track and though short in length it makes up for it with difficulty of layout. It is not a bombers golf course! The Golfnow rates are a steal!
Fun and very well kept course
I really enjoyed playing at Kingwood. The staff was very friendly and the course was very well maintained. The course was challenging but still scorable. the greens are challenging but still readable and roll true. I definetly recommend playing here. You will enjoy your round for sure.
Slow play and unfriendly stuff members
Played this course last on a trip with 14 rounds of Golf in TN, NC and SC. Our tee time was pushed back and we had to tee off No 10, 2 holes behind several foursomes which we already caught on No 3. Course is in great shape, greens were super (End of September 2012) and fairways were top. I really enjoyed the back 9 of this course. Unfortunately after 3h 40 minutes we were on Hole 10 ready to tee off. Pace of play is was disgusting. If it takes you over 6 hours to play a round of Golf something is wrong with the course management. We left only playing 9 holes. The comment from the staff was, well its a busy day. Personally I think it's major overbooking, greed and bad management.
Could have been a bad day, but this should not happen, never. If people are not able to play a Golf Course in a foursome at max 4.30h they don't belong on a Golf Course.
On another note on Hole no 5, my wife was missed by a tee shot 5 feet close to hear head. Nobody yelled FOUR. Instead they just laughed. A Ranger was right beside us. Do you think he would have said anything to them? NO. On Hole 6 the fourseome in front of drove back and picked up my ball. On hole 7, they drove back and played my ball. Things like this do NOT belong on a Golf Course.
Summary, great course, great shape, but I would never ever return and bring them my money.
Challenging, but forgiving. Super well-groomed, Very scenic.
All of the above and a wonderful golf course. The only thing I will note is that it is the ONLY golf course that I have ever been on where the greenskeeping staff works in the direction of play. It can be tiresome to have the same mower moving along the course with you. Usually greenskeepers move against the players. I HOPE THE HEAD GREENSKEEPER READS THIS!!!
Beautiful Mountain Course
In the top three favorite courses to play for me. I love this course. Almost always in great shape and very friendly staff. I have to drive 55 miles to get here and it is worth it. If I lived closer, I'd play here at least once a week.
Final holes very challening
Excellent staff--very accomodating to visitors! FInal holes cart path only--stay in fairway! Very scenic and in great shape for August.
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