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4.5
1117 Reviews (1117)
5 Stars
566
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
1063 out of 1117 reviews
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4.7
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
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0
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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10 out of 10 reviews
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4.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
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
1117 Reviews (1117)

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 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

BRING YOUR OWN WATER

Course and greens in great shape..

NO WATER ON COURSE

TAKE A COOLER

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Fun

Been going to this course for a while. It always in better shape the next time I come. Great course and very fun. Staff is great and the new water fountains throughout the course are a touch of class.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One person ruined the whole day for us

Don in the clubhouse was very rude and unprofessional. Although the course was in good shape and Helga's food was as excellent as ever, I may never go back just because of Don.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good layout

Good layout, great condition, has matured nicely over the years.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun to Play

It's nice to play a course that is well kept and not a gazillion yards long. There is a very good mix of holes that allow you to use all of your clubs. This is a fun course for the average skill golfer that wants to be able to have a chance to shoot a good score. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Had a great day

Played as a single and was hooked up with friendly couple. The course was in very good shape, greens running true, sand was a little rough. I was trying out a new driver, so had plenty of practice with my sand wedge. No houses...no noise, very peaceful. I will be back soon to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super value

This is a secret hidden over in winder area. Awesome course and very affordable. Would stack up against any courses I've played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 99
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

great day, great course, good score

Overall tees to greens in great condition, some of the best in metro area comparable to Achasta, Crystal Falls, Chattahochee, Reunion & other big name courses. Enjoyable day, Have refreshments in clubhouse & ice available on a hot day

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Condition

Perfect fairways and greens. great layout. Most friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

The Chimneys

Please ignore the ratings for pace of play. It took me 6 hours to play all 18 holes, but this was only my 3rd full 18 hole round and I shot a 147. I'm a rank beginner and topped a lot of shots and spent a good deal of time looking for the ball. I sacrificed about 8 golf balls to the golf gods on this course. They gave a couple back at one of the waste areas though.

It was a beautiful course. Continued to impress on me the addiction that is the game of golf. I had a wonderful time here and would recommend this course to anyone who plays. Some of the fairways were narrow, or had curves in them that would present a real challenge to an experienced golfer and they still had some holes that gave the rank beginner like me a thrill and feeling of success. Like one par 3 where I got a GIR for the first time ever.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course in Great shape

The course was in great shape. Played late Sunday afternoon and the pace was very quick. Under 4 hours. Deer and Turkey were on the move.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Chimney's is SMOKING

Had a great outing at the Chimneys this weekend. They have the entire course in GREAT playing condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great shape

Course in great shape. Greens are perfect. Chimneys staff always does a great job on course and in clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great variety

First time to play this course. Rolling hills throughout. Some of the par 4's were short enough to tempt you to try to drive the green, a great risk/reward actually....sometimes successful, sometimes disastrous, but very fun either way. Worth the drive from Norcross. Will definitely play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good course

Nice Greens, Beautiful course layout specially in the back 9.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

fun day of golf

This my home course . I love it. I wish there was more water as it was very hot but I enjoy my time there

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

this course has great features

A fun course to play!! Many t- boxes to choose from. love the rock formation course in great shape

Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course!

This is a fun course to play. Not real difficult, but does pose challenges. Very well kept, greens were really nice also.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gym

The Chimneys Golf Course was such an excellent experience. My friends and I stumbled upon it during a recent trip to Athens, GA, and it simply blew away our expectations. The course is beautiful and well maintained. It is challenging to the average golfer, but several short par 4s might lessen the appeal to those playing at scratch. Highly reccomend the Chimneys.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

new ownership

Glad to see the city of Winder took on a job and has done well, course is looking great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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