About
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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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by gn24422913 on 08/12/2026
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Photo submitted by Mserrian31 on 08/17/2024
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Photo submitted by lgRe3ZulDkTAG4JlyzEZ on 11/20/2023
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Photo submitted by lgRe3ZulDkTAG4JlyzEZ on 11/20/2023
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Photo submitted by lgRe3ZulDkTAG4JlyzEZ on 11/20/2023
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Photo submitted by lgRe3ZulDkTAG4JlyzEZ on 11/20/2023
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Photo submitted by mwbrown69 on 09/09/2023
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Photo submitted by mwbrown69 on 09/09/2023
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Photo submitted by mwbrown69 on 09/09/2023
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Photo submitted by jgreiver on 09/09/2023
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Photo submitted by endzone11 on 06/20/2023
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Photo submitted by endzone11 on 06/20/2023
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Photo submitted by u6233528 on 06/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163734738 on 05/31/2023
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Photo submitted by vfblaze on 05/10/2023
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Photo submitted by Garrettwr1999 on 03/20/2023
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Photo submitted by Garrettwr1999 on 03/20/2023
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Photo submitted by u000001035676 on 02/21/2023
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Photo submitted by Edward7991511 on 10/30/2022
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Photo submitted by Fargorito on 07/12/2022
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Photo submitted by Fargorito on 07/12/2022
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Photo submitted by Fargorito on 07/12/2022
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Photo submitted by Shirokaime1 on 11/30/2021
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Photo submitted by wenson360 on 06/13/2021
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Photo submitted by u6233528 on 11/19/2020
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I Who is the old guy in the white? Photo submitted by jpbose on 05/04/2020
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My approach to the 18th ... Photo submitted by kingairca on 03/29/2020
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Photo submitted by Kptomich on 10/15/2019
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Photo submitted by JamesLHill77 on 08/07/2019
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#18 approach Photo submitted by u7455951 on 05/10/2019
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1st Green Photo submitted by JayEmm on 04/10/2019
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2nd Tee Photo submitted by JayEmm on 04/10/2019
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4th Fairway Photo submitted by JayEmm on 04/10/2019
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12th Tee -- Beautiful Par 3 hole Photo submitted by JayEmm on 04/10/2019
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14th Tee Photo submitted by JayEmm on 04/10/2019
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Photo submitted by JT1350 on 06/11/2018
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Photo submitted by JT1350 on 06/11/2018
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Ninth Hole & Clubhouse Photo submitted by Peter3943030 on 09/08/2016
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Photo submitted by jpbose8 on 11/09/2013
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Photo submitted by amckinnon on 07/17/2013
Golfer Reviews
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.
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
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.
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
Golf course
The best public golf course in all of Atlanta... great staff as well!
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!,
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Jewel of Rockdale County
Course conditions were spectacular from tee to green!