Cherokee Run GC: #12
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4.4
1447 Reviews (1447)
5 Stars
907
4 Stars
431
3 Stars
76
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
91.1%
Recommend this course
1379 out of 1447 reviews
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4.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.1%
Recommend this course
37 out of 42 reviews
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4.3
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
12
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.2%
Recommend this course
68 out of 78 reviews
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Course Highlights
Fast, true greens and well-maintained fairways consistently impress golfers, making course conditions a clear highlight of every round. Friendly, attentive staff and a solid layout with fun hole designs deliver strong value for the experience.

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
1447 Reviews (1447)

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 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

One of the best in metro Atlanta

First time playing. I was very impressed with the course. Great layout and great shape. I will be back! Only thing that ruined the day was playing behind an Asian tournament. Talk about slow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect golf course

Cherokee run is the best golf course east of Atlanta by far hands down. Let's put it like this I walked away with 34 putts when I average 26.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Track

I must say this course is a gem and the value is top notch. Playing the front 9 I didn’t think much of it. I didn’t hit a drive for the first 4 or 5 holes. A few quirky holes and 3 shot par 5s that I wasn’t a huge fan of but after playing the back my opinion changed. I love the back 9. Everything that is quirky and tough about the front is flipped 180 degrees on the back. Both par 5s are reachable in 2 and other holes are very scoreable. I love the balance between the 2 nines. The greens are the best public greens I have played in ATL. They were quick and true. A few bunkers in need of cleanup but that’s to be expected after the 24 hours of rain we have had. I do have to say from tee to green the back 9 seemed to be in a little better shape but I’m really just being picky. Go out at play Cherokee Run! You won’t regret it! I can’t believe I swung a golf now deal for $22. I’d pay the normal rate to play there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course but very difficult!!!!

This is great course but it’s not a course for beginners! This course is not for beginners at all. Beautiful course but I’ll not play it again until I get better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Great challenging course for the money. Best greens around. Beautiful layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Tournament was being played

Everything was great with the #1 thing that ruins Golf.....slow play. A tournament was being played and I got behind some guys playin Best Ball. My great grandmother could have played faster. A little less talk and a lot more action would have been nice. Oh well, there will be another day for golf.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Truly excellent from start to finish

We had one of our best experiences on a course we were trying for the first time today. The course is beautiful....excellent condition. The staff could not have been more friendly. Pace was spot on and the course is the right level of challenging. Even great, diverse food and beer options! Can’t wait to go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!!!

The best course in the area. The staff is pleasant and refreshing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Up/Down! Up/Down!

Course is great with many, many elevation changes..

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

One of the best in Gerogia

This was my 2nd time playing the course. Some really interesting holes that make you ponder club selection. Went out before and outing and caught a 5-some not part of the outing. They let me play through but I suppose this isn’t normal practice to let out a 5-some, as a three some was quickly approaching to also be on their take. My only negative comment is a few tee boxes were in rough shape but they had gotten quite a bit of rain so I suspect that will be addressed as the fairway are well groomed and the greens are immaculate on almost every hole making them very fast. A true pleasure to play and I will be back as I’ve found another great challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best condition ever

I have been playing this course for 20 years and it is in its best condition ever. Have to drive 42 miles but well worth it. Have played 140 rounds this year and proclaim it the best in show

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
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
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