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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
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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9 out of 9 reviews
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4.6
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 44 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 99
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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One of my & buddies favorite courses, always in good to great shape from tee boxes to greens. People in clubhouse cordial & I've heard lady at snack bar can make some good homemade sandwiches, etc (I've not personally tried). Only suggestion is consider "Member Tees", mix up white & green for a better challenge for anyone in between playing white & green tees. Ex: #'s 5, 6 & 12 from white tees & certainly # 12 if playing from green tees. This par 4 hole is difficult to get on in two. almost a 3 shot hole & one putt.

*HIGHLY recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 128
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Course $1 per Shot

This is a great value course that is in well above average condition. I play it at least every other month and am always pleased.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Two many tow-somes

Fourth time playing at this course on a weekend. The weather was perfect. The fairways were good. All good except the greens and pace of play. The greens were very slow. They looked need one more cut. The practice green was fair. But not the regular greens.

And there were too many two somes. We had to let several two-somes passed us. Even a single player. Took longer than usual to finish the round. This is not the first time I experienced this. Last played it was like this. No control of pace. I don’t think I will go back to this place.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great value

This course is short but has some has some long holes to offset the drivable par 4s. The rough was deep and the fairways and greens were soft. The greens are a little slow but roll true. The staff was nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a Good Time

I have been playing here for several years now and it's always been one of my favorite courses to play. The upkeep has definitely improved over the years. Needless to say I will enjoy many more years of play here. It has only helped improve my game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really like this course . Great value

This is one of my favorite courses. I like that there are no homes around the course. Just really nice scenery.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the ride. Greens were unpredictable, fairways logos enough for a picnic. Pace was a little disappointing, should have packed that picnic. The turn at the clubhouse you have to walk right past the bathroom to get your food...nasty when you get a whiff of some bad feelings on your way to a hotdog lunch. No beverage cart??? Overall a Great course !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Green way to slow.

Green way to slow. The greens was not rolled or cutt. This course will screw your putting up. You have to hit the putt.

Played this course four years ago a lot. The city of Winder has About the course since then. Course is in great shape but the Greens are really way too long.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course is a gem.

Picturesque layout and the course is in beautiful condition. Fairways were perfect and greens held good. Greens were a little slow on this day. Hope to play this course often.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Very nice course. Challenging enough. No water hazards. Nice value!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

This is a great place to play a round. The fair ways and greens are in great shape. They continue to improve the course and maintain it. They offer food and drink. Great hamburgers at the turn. Make sure you tip the lady.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful

This is my second time playing this course. It was in great shape! The greens were soft and rolled true consistently. I saw repair marks on them which tells me other players that play here respect the conditions as well. The fairways were very cushy like walking on thick carpet at home....but the down side of that was you didn't get much roll..lol. I plan on playing here again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Maturing Very Well

It had been several years since I was out at Chimneys.

Conditions...tees, fairways, bunkers, and greens are all in good shape. Pace was a tad over 4 hrs for our 3some but it moved smoothly.

The fairways are lush, and the rough even more so! The greens are receptive, not super fast imo they are great to putt because you can get the ball to the hole and not be too concerned about a 3-4' come backer.

Layout has a great mix of holes. You have some scoring chances on a couple of driveable par 4 holes, several others you could have a 9i or wedge approach. There are also some holes where bogey is not a bad score. I'd like to see the rough cut back a bit, it can be hard to find balls in it, but clearly they intend for the rough to add to the difficulty.

Typical with north GA, you have some elevation change, #10 is probably the steepest drop from tee to green, but some play uphill as well...good variety.

No homes on the course, just pure golf. Golf on a Sat. morning for under $50 is a value, on a course in this kind of shape, it's a great value.

I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Chimneys is in Great Condition!

I've playing chimneys many times over the years. Current course conditions are the best I've seen. Several inches of rain in the last couple weeks has the fairways and greens are in excellent shape.

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