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4.6
280 Reviews (280)
5 Stars
187
4 Stars
75
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
95.2%
Recommend this course
266 out of 280 reviews
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4.7
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 24 reviews
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4.6
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.8%
Recommend this course
46 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
Achasta's course layout consistently earns high praise, offering a challenging yet birdie-friendly design that keeps golfers coming back. Staff friendliness and smooth pace of play make for a well-rounded, enjoyable round at great value.
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Achasta Golf Club

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 6967 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.3

Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens G-2 Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round. Closed on Mondays
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2000) Troy Vincent (2000) Greg Letsche (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts No
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.6
280 Reviews (280)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 17
Water Hazards 14
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
Advanced Golfers 13
A Weekend Splurge 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21

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Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

First, but not Last, Time Playing This Course

This was my 1st time playing this course. It was a beautiful fall day. A bit windy, but it was really a great day to hit em. Didn't hit them great (89), but the course, the staff, the cart lady, the other golfers in the group, were all just awesome! I was really curious about the shotgun start, as this wasn't a tournament, but it really worked out well and the pace of play was excellent. I hope I see other opportunities to play this nice, scenic course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 147
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 147
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 147
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Worth the Drive

Been playing this course for years when it was known as Birch River. Scenic setting tucked in the mountains but fairly flat in a valley and lacking in elevation changes so can be walked. Good layout but could use a set of intermediate tees between blues at 6,400 yards and whites at under 6,000. Challenging but fun. Worth the drive north from Atlanta.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Golf Course

Great layout . Friendly staff , nice curb house and food was very good. Quick pace on the course - Enjoyed the experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic day

My wife and I absolutely love Achasta golf club.

The fall views and great course conditions were great.

The staff and amenities are excellent.

Played longer than the listed yardages.

Will definitely play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course in North GA!!

I played this course because it has been on the Golf Advisor Best of GA list in 2015 and 2016. It is a very good course with wide landing areas and moderately quick greens that rolled true. It is a mountain course but is mostly flat with the Birch River winding through. Btw, this course was previously the Nicklaus Club at Birch River. I played the blue tees, 6400 yds, and a few holes were long for me. But there are other holes that are short with some risk/reward shots. I played on a Thursday and there was a cart girl available. I didn't eat at the grill. The staff was friendly and range balls were included. The bunkers had very fine sand but could use a little work as could the pond on number 3. Btw, I came within 2 and half feet of an ace! See the pic.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
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

Hidden gem

UNBELIEVABLE COURSE, GREAT SHAPE , WELL TAKEN CARE OF!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

AWESOME

Course is a hidden gem, awesome course all the way around!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golden Bear Golf

First time to experience a Nicklaus course in Georgia. Good mix of risk/reward with generous landing areas for drives and challenging approaches. Playing conditions were ideal but do bring the mosquito repellant as the evidence of the good shots you make will be matched by the # of bites you take home. Good value for the money!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Wonderful Private Golf Course Known for its many Bridges

Firstly everyone in the golf club including player members are very warm and friendly.

As it was Sunday, the club house restaurant was closed early. However, we saw the cart girl diligently making her rounds 5-6 times on the course.

The course conditions such as the fairway and greens are in very good condition. Can't say much for the sand bunkers as it was raining heavily the night before and there isn't much sand. Though the course is not hilly but rather flat, the drainage system was pretty good into the surrounding streams & lakes.

Lastly, there's nothing much to shout about the course layout except for Hole #9 and Hole#15 which pose some level of difficulty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 128
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Very beautiful course

It is an absolutely gorgeous course and fantastically maintained! I think it’s too expensive for most golfers, but well worth playing!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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