Chateau Elan Golf Club - Woodlands Course
About
Chateau Elan boasts three public courses, two championship courses and a nine-hole course, as well as a private golf club, The Legends. The Woodlands Course is one of the public courses. It is considered the most scenic of the three championship layouts with stunning views of the north Georgia foothills and a landscape of sparkling lakes and towering trees. Of the two public championship golf courses, the Woodlands is considered to be slightly more challenging thanks to several tree-lined holes that require a fair amount of accuracy. The rolling terrain provides plenty of elevation changes, so be prepared for some tricky blind shots. The lakes and ponds dotting the course come into play on several holes as well. Although it enjoys a beautiful mountain setting, Chateau Elan is conveniently only 40 minutes from Atlanta.
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Photo submitted by u00000469921 on 07/22/2026
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Photo submitted by u00000469921 on 07/22/2026
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Photo submitted by u00000469921 on 07/22/2026
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Photo submitted by u000006796680 on 05/30/2025
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Chateau Elan (Woodlands), hole 2 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2024
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Chateau Elan (Woodlands), hole 8 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2024
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Photo submitted by LarrySchmadacali on 06/03/2024
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Photo submitted by MVmBgq5TZj8UtkcoisKf on 03/24/2022
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Photo submitted by MVmBgq5TZj8UtkcoisKf on 03/24/2022
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Photo submitted by u000006235116 on 07/25/2021
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Nice fairwsy Photo submitted by lewi2754 on 08/12/2020
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Photo submitted by lewi2754 on 07/12/2020
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 11/14/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 11/14/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 11/14/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 11/14/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 11/14/2018
Golfer Reviews
Overbooked and understaffed
We had a 12:52 tee time on the Chateau course. When we arrived at the first tee, there were at least 8 carts sitting there with groups waiting to tee off. There was no starter in sight and it was total chaos. I finally went all the way back to the pro shop where I had to wait for someone to come to the desk. I asked if we could switch to the Woodlands course and was told yes. There was no starter on that course either but we were able to tee off. It was agonizingly slow, howver and we had to wait on nearly every shot. It was obvious that the course had been overbooked and there were no starters or marshalls to control/monitor the pace of play. I will not play there again.
Great course. Challenging greens. Perfect green condition.
There were some construction going on and had to play #12 hole before playing #7 hole. Although the sign was kind of small and we missed playing #12 hole.
The person at the pro shop should have told that there are some irregular routing before playing...
This course is a great challenge for golfers of all levels.
This course has a real nice layout. Enough length for the high handicap golfer without being to long.
disappointed with the course condition.
The course definitely need an attention. Fairways were too wet even with no rains at all for a week. don't understand why it is that wet all over. It was not a $75 value course condition at all.
Great course!!!
I played with two my friends. we very satisfied this course and enjoyed much.
Love this course!
Has plenty of "bite" for low handicappers. Don't try to play further back than you should, and you'll enjoy it.
The bent grass greens are now healed and immaculate!
Course is a little expensive compared to other similar situated courses.
The price has gone up substantially under new management,. Areas around greens were generally soggy to say the least. that said, the greens themselves were in the best shape that I have seen them. This is a course I have played many times but the increase in price is putting them out of the market.
very nice and challenging course
well maintained with awesome view. Greens are in great shape; consistent speed. some bunkers have stones but otherwise very well kept.
You'll like this course
Tee boxes are all well maintained. Fairways are closely cut and fairly firm. The rough is fairly penal, as is most bermuda rough around the south due to the serious growing that bermuda did during summer months. You need to find the short grass off the tee to have a go at most pins, otherwise you'll be grinding hard even for your bogie. Greens are good to great, running at between a 10 or 11 on stimp. The practice putting green is super fast and matches the speeds you'll see on the course. They have a very large short game practice are with lots of bunkers, rough short grass to hit onto. The short game are contains two greens. I would recommend this course to anyone (that will put up with driving this far).
Big money
This place has all the trimmings of a high dollar course for a little money. Challenging shots undulating greens that are true and quick. Fun course suggest you pay attention to skill level and tee forward to your level for the most fun
Nice mix of holes. Lots of elevation changes.
Course was well maintained and in very good condition. Greens roll well and were very soft. A couple of rough spots in the fairways, but overall in very good condition. Nice day, nice course. Play here often and this was one of the nicer days as it wasn't too crowded.
Best course
I have been over here on holiday for the last 4 weeks and The Woodlands course at Chateau Elan is by far the best course I have played.It is challenging and the greens were superb.The Staff were very friendly and helpfull. The food is also very good.I cannot wait until next April when I come back and will definetly play here again.
Excellent Golfing Experience.
The course was well maintained. The greens were in great shape. Found some stones in the sand traps. The staff were excellent and friendly. We really enjoyed playing this course. The beauty and landscape were inpeccable.
I love this track
Great course to score. Soft greens and perfectly maintained fairways and bunkers. I love this course and always score well. It's fun and challenging, but definitely getable. I recommend to all. Play this track!
The staff is very kind, and the course is great.
I think that the Chateau Elan is one of the most beautiful and comfortable golf courses in Atlanta. Even though I am a member of other golf club, I usually go to the Chateau with my friends once a month.
The course is back looking and playing great.
The course is back looking and playing great. I've played here a few times in the past couple years. The people work there seem nice, the course is fun to play and pretty challenging with a ton of water hazard. It costs me about $45 for weekday now.
An Executive Par 3 Maintained Like a Private Club
A 9 hole par 3 course that plays fast as would be expected. You can knock it out in less than an hour if you're playing solo or take a couple hours with friends. It's great practice for your short game. The putting was delightful as these were the best maintained, truest greens I've played on in a long time. If you've got a round to play at one of the other Chateau courses and are feeling a bit rusty, you might consider taking 90 minutes to warm up on these 9 holes. Longest hole was approx 170yd over water. Most holes are 110-140yd with decent elevation change and a few bunkers / some water in play. It more than delivers what it advertises.