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4.5
1116 Reviews (1116)
5 Stars
565
4 Stars
454
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
95.7%
Recommend this course
1062 out of 1116 reviews
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4.7
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Chimney delivers consistently impressive conditions with plush fairways, well-manicured rough, and excellent greens that keep golfers returning. Exceptionally welcoming staff and a thoughtfully designed layout away from surrounding development make every round memorable.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6500 yards
Slope 127
Rating 71.4

The Chimneys Golf Course features 18 holes of exceptional golf. Our signature feature is the abundance of native rock found on-site, intricately hand-laid throughout the course to accent our greens, fairways, and pedestal tees. With strict attention to detail and no homes in sight, the course plays as a par 72, just shy of 6500 yards over five sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all abilities. Combined with southern, hometown charm, The Chimneys is an experience unlike any public course in north Georgia.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda
Architect Phillip Ballard (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy No
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

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Reviews

4.5
1116 Reviews (1116)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Amazing Food 7
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 56
Elevation Changes 54
Forced Carries 43
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Seniors 42
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 57
In the 'Burbs 31
Convenient to the City 19

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Best in the area

I haven’t played a better course in the Winder area. The course provides some challenge without making it miserable for us less experienced golfers. Greens weren’t in the best shape, but overall the course was very good. For the money it’s hard to beat.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Like a salad

Like a salad this course has mixed greens. Greens were in good shape but speed was inconsistent which made putting very challenging. Love the layout. Very picturesque.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A fun and somewhat challenging course

This is a great course that requires some well placed shots to make a good score. The greens are always in good shape but will be slower later in the summer as it heats up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 60
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
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Plays Once a week
2.0
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Simply not worth it anymore

While it is early in the season the course is just not in good enough condition to warrant what the new management has increased the prices to. I have been playing here for 4-5 years and have noticed a decrease in course quality with a significant increase in price. Too many better local options for the money to go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/16/2022

Couldn't agree with you more. I used to play there a lot for the value but there are better courses for the same money. Also, the last few times I played there, the ball marks on the greens were ridiculous so I called one day mention it and they kind of put it off on the newer golfers. I told them the newer golfers weren't the ones leaving ball marks near the pins. Oh well...

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 34
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Layout & Value

This course is off the beaten path, but enjoyable and a good value. Range was nice but hit off matts. The front nine is excellent and tough with interesting rock face bunkers and tees. The back nine is quite a bit shorter and less interesting. I personally would reverse the nines. It would speed up play and the course would finish stronger. Round time was 4 1/2 hours, 2:20 on the front and we waited on almost every shot on the front nine, and on every tee. There is a lot of elevation change on this course, so don’t be afraid to move up a tee, again especially the front 9. Fairways and bunkers were excellent, greens were still recovering from spring aeration and holes affected putting. Greens were a nice speed 9+ on the stimp. Amenities are simple with only snacks and drinks in the clubhouse. There was a food truck near the turn, where the food was good. Fun course and would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

Beautiful course. Challenging yet fair. Need to have precise shots. Really enjoyed it

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 146
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 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Beautiful course. Especially for the money. I always love playing here

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Beautiful course. Very nice layout. The personnel are very courteous and professional.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Fun course, nice layout. Greens aerated recently was the only issue.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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