Cherokee Run GC: #12
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4.4
1415 Reviews (1415)
5 Stars
892
4 Stars
419
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
93.7%
Recommend this course
1352 out of 1415 reviews
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4.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.4
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
91.7%
Recommend this course
77 out of 84 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7016 yards
Slope 143
Rating 75.1

Nestled amongst the gently rolling hills of Rockdale County, Cherokee Run Golf Club lies within the Georgia International Horse Park. Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay designed the course. Occupied for centuries by the Cherokee Indians, dozens of arrowheads were found in the Georgian red clay as the golf course was being built. The beautiful landscape is covered in granite outcroppings, native wetlands, and dense hardwood forests. The towering trees line the fairways and the steep inclines throughout the course provide fast, undulating greens. Water hazards come into play on six holes at Cherokee Run Golf Club and there are nearly 100 strategically placed bunkers. The course's signature hole is the par-3 third. This challenging hole demands an accurate tee shot in order to safely make it past the sand bunkers that border both sides of the fairway.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1995) Ed Seay (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirts with collars & golf shorts/slacks are required. Denim shorts/pants, T-shirts, athletic shorts, swimming trunks/warm-up (sweat) pants are not allowed.

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Reviews

4.4
1415 Reviews (1415)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
Brunch 24
Watching the Game 18
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 72
Undulating Greens 59
Bunkers 55
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 71
Locals 49
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 41
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 66
In the 'Burbs 44
Convenient to the City 25

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Reviews 57
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

If you have not played this course. You need to go play I think it one of the nicest course in Georgia. If not the nices course. It will test you and make you better. Go play this month.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Weather...Really challenging layout

Great day for golf. Front 9 more challenging than back. Great test of golf. Lots of fun!

Will definitely play again when back in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf course

The best public golf course in all of Atlanta... great staff as well!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needed a Ranger

The foursome in front of us was playing the wrong tees. On the first tee, we heard them talking about how long it had been since they last played and then they proceeded to the Blue tees which were beyond their means. This was evidenced by rarely, if ever, reaching a Par 4 in two shots. They sprayed the ball all over and had no idea how to play ready golf on top of it. The round took almost five hours and we went off at 7:30am on a Saturday morning. The next time will be my last time if this is the new norm at Cherokee Run. Otherwise, the staff could not be nicer, including range balls with the greens fees is a nice touch I wish other courses employed, and he course was in good (greens had been aerated three weeks early) really good shape. Another week and they'd be back to great!,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some work

Good course okay shape i remember when the course was great excellent but needs some attention now. Lost 2 balls in the fairway on 18 with the double cut fairway. The out of bounds needs some attention because if you ball rolls in you cant find it. Love the golf carts. Also some tee boxes need help. But for $30 because of the greens aerated not bad. I'll be back. Thanks

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

Good Round.

Course in great shape, but it was HOT, we expected that, and cut our round short. Big course if you are tired and hot.

But always an eventful course. Know your site lines.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Difficult but really really good.

The course is in amazing shape. Nothing more to it. One of the top five courses within 30 miles of Atalanta, easily.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Best in Atlanta

Cherokee Run has been my favorite public course in Atlanta for the last five years. The layout is fun, challenging, and fair. It is always in great condition. I gave it 4 stars because the bunkers need to be rehabbed. I also meet great people there--people who are grateful for the chance to play such a nice course at such a great price. Thanks, Cherokee Run staff!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A different challenge

The first 3 holes, I thought I was over my head. I then settled down and played golf, and noticed there are some short cuts, especially on the par 5s. This is a very well maintained course, friendly staff, nice greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Amazing Views, Amazingly challenging

Plenty of elevation changes. Best course conditions I've seen this summer of any course I've played. From mountain views to a granite rock hillslide that looks like molten lava from a volcano. This course has wonderful scenery.

Pro shop personnel warned me this course is more challenging than most, he wasn't kidding. You have to draw or fade with everything from a driver to a 9 iron. Two par fives make you think to try hit crush a drive 270 over trouble or hit a hybrid, then wood, then short iron in. Really great design of risk/reward. Greens were small but excellent shape. This course kicked me in the pants and I enjoyed it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

very nice

very nice course .... how many reviews do you want after every round ... my sides!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great to play again

It had been 18 months since I last played here and the wet Spring and Summer really greened up the course. The greens were in great shape and really fast with subtle undulations that led to a lot of near misses. This is course you need to play with someone who has played it before if it’s your first time or you will hit the wrong club at times. It’s a true gem in terms of layout and conditioning and one I look forward to playing more and more as my game improves.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Jewel of Rockdale County

Course conditions were spectacular from tee to green!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great facllity

Played early morning during the week. No issues with pace of play as I was 2nd on the course. The course was in great shape except for the traps (expected with all the rain). Greens were perfect!!! Played from the blues, but next time I’ll play from the blacks as a number of the par fours are pretty short from the blues, but I definitely will be playing agaIn soon! Love the layout!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slowest Course Ever

I've played this course several times over the past few years and have usually enjoyed it. Something has happened this summer and the pace of play has come to a grinding halt. My last round was over 5 hours. The golf carts have GPS that track progress and even has a clock that says how long you are behind the pace of play. We were a hour over pace of play with no help from the course ranger trying to speed up play. They are more concerned with packing everyone onto the course then people having an enjoyable round. Unless you like waiting 15 minutes between holes and having rounds take up your whole day, go somewhere else.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
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

This is a great course for golfers with average or better golf skills. The greens were smooth and fast and the fairways were in good shape for July. The layout has enough different holes that it keeps your mind in the game the entire round. I wish I lived closer so I could play this track more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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