The Chimneys Golf Course

Another great Course in Georgia to play. The city of Winder has taken over the course and looks like they have invested well in it. The day was cold and windy, no fault of the course. We arrived early and were allowed to start early, though there was no one else there at the time due to weather, the desk clerk did insinuate because we had gotten the "hot Deal" from GolfNow that he could make us wait until our tee time. I understood that if there had been lots of play this particular day but no one was there. I have dealt with enough courses thru golfnow bookings that I know this, but when there are only 2 cars in the parking lot and they belong to the desk clerk and one worker, give me the keys to a cart and save me the speech. Other than that the course was in great shape, fast greens in great shape, running 10 to 11. There are many low areas around all the greens that hold water, (rain the night before) so getting to the green was essential on the approach. We were cart path only but the course is laid out great so no problem with that. This will definitely be a beautiful course when spring and summer finally get here to stay, worth the play, usually on Golfnow at a great rate. Will play again when the time comes.

First time playing this course and I was impressed. The course is not very long but has a wonderful set of greens to challenge golfers of any skill. There was a nice blend of easy holes and hard holes to give the course a challenge. The weather was not great the day I played here and it was cart path only but the course was still in good shape. I look forward to playing here again the spring/summer when the weather is better.

Enjoyed playing a very aesthetically appealing course with a nice friendly wide open layout for wayward shots. Don't get too relaxed because challenges do sneak up on you. Spring grass will shorten shots soon

My only thought is greens were a bit fast on stimpmeter for this amateur but that's my issue.

I have played this course 2 times in the last month with exceptional weather conditions. Most grass is dormant but I can see the potential for it to be very green come spring. Not real difficult but nice layout with decent greens..Do not understand need for handicapped carts they offer some seniors that permit them to drive in area's others cant.

Always a good course to play . Very fair for the average golfer with several "challenging" holes to add to your score. I'm 68 and a so-so player but find the white tees offer a fair test, even though I'm not a long driver of the ball. The staff has done an excellent job over the years to keep improving it.

no water coolers and only 2 water fountains with one not working!

The weather conditions were overcast and 40 degrees when we started which encouraged a fast pace of play. The course was in good condition overall and the greens were smooth and putted at a medium speed. We did not get held up by another group and were able to complete our round in 3 hours.

I've played this course a handful of times. The course is usually in good condition; other golfers are usually friendly; and the rounds are enjoyable. The round I played on 11/20/16 wasn't any different - except for the cool/breezy weather. The greens on 11/20 were very fast and in decent shape. I would, however, say that this course is below average in terms of green care by other players - tons of ball marks on the otherwise excellent greens (a shame). If you are going to travel to the course, I would call ahead to ask about green conditions, as I've seen wide-ranging condtions over the past few years.

No complaints other than backed up a little. Marshall on course would help. Tee boxes to greens in good shape. One of my favorites to play, always in good to great shape. Got a good price on their website playing @ 12:30. Also like their water fountain option.

I play this course as often as I can. It's fairly short which is great for me and the average duffer. Despite a complete lack of rain lately the course and the greens are in great shape. There wasn't any food at the snack bar (other than chips, candy and bottle soda/water) but that's been the case at the last few places I've played.

Anyway I highly recommend this course . It's beautiful. The staff is friendly and it is more than worth the money.

will play this course everytime i'm in the area.

I had a little extra time today and found this course and I am glad I did. This a FUN track that measures 6,500 from the tips. It has a few drivable par 4s to help lower your score.

It is a visually pleasing golf course and it was in fantastic shape today.

Course was in great shape. There were 2 holes that were a bit unfair off the tee for the average golfer but otherwise a neat layout that i enjoyed thoroughly.

Chimneys is a great layout with lots of elevation changes and beautiful rock mounding. The tee boxes, fairways, rough, and bunkers are all in great shape (Especially during such a brutal summer). However, the greens were very slow. They were very thick and difficult to putt on unless you hit your ball with a sledge hammer. Playing in the morning they're a little better because of just being cut, but during twilight hours they're similar to shag carpet. Overall, Chimneys is a great, fun course to play, and I'm sure its perfect during cooler temperatures in the fall.

Beautiful landscaping, plush fairways and well manicured greens with tough challenging holes. Great course! Must play!!

Course is in really good shape. Although the bent grass greens are very slow, they are also extremely receptive to approach shots. Main complaint is there is no chipping or bunker area. They will not even let you hit little bump and and runs on the practice putting green. I also went for a round there and the driving range was closed because they were cutting the grass. I was not notified of this before my round and was not even allowed to hit little pitches to warm up. So no range time and no chipping made me go onto the first tee cold. I wish I could continue playing golf there because the course really is beautiful. However, I need to practice my short game before I play so I will not be going back unless they change the no chipping rule.

Only negative , they let a 5some out that wouldn't let us play through. Not the Chimneys fault just bad etiquette

Course is in good shape. The greens are thick and slow due to the drought but that's common. The rough is extremely thick. The fairways are perfect and make for an overall good course that's challenging.

For a hot dry August the fairways, rough, and greens were beautiful! Stay out of the bunkers ( hard pan) or swing out of your shoes to get out. Will definitely be back regularly.