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
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
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3 Stars
12
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.0%
Recommend this course
67 out of 77 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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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Monday’s are great.

Come on out. Get a lot of holes in on Monday on a beautiful course that’s challenging.

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

Challenging layout

First time playing the course. Very challenging layout and difficult. Blind tee shots and several elevation changes. Many greens protected by water and sand. Zoysia fairways were in excellent condition with good roll and few bare spots. Greens were also in great shape. However all of the bunkers were in bad shape with some half full of water and poor drainage. (Reason for the 4 rating) Pace of play was slow on back nine. Had a single in front of us (on a Sunday!) and slow threesome in front of him. Range balls included in price. Range includes a green side trap. Look forward to playing again after having a round of playing experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/04/2018

Did the 4+ inches of rain in the last day and a half have anything to do with the bunkers?

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Relaxing Afternoon Round

You won’t find a better public experience in the Atlanta area. I’m a TPC member so that is saying a lot about the job Tommy, Andy and the staff at Cherokee Run do. Course is in outstanding conditions. Greens are incredible. Traps don’t drain well but they have taken a lot of water recently. My son and I made a last minute tee time for 2:10 on Saturday. Great time together. We played in 3:40. We played through one foursome and were never pushed or held up. Great job CR team!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Top Notch

This is one of the best golf values in Atlanta. The course was in excellent condition. Greens are in great shape and practice facilities are great, practice balls are included. It’s worth a 30 mile commute from Buckhead-Atlanta. I would be a member if it were more convenient.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Course

I enjoy this course every time that I play. The fairways, greens, bunkers and overall condition of the course were very good as usual. I played at 11:00 on a Saturday. The course was not overly crowded however the pace of play was atrocious. Took 5 1/2 hours to play and never saw a marshall to find out the cause of the slowdown although I suspect it was a foursome 2 or 3 groups in front of us. Overall, a great course that took far too long to play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I love Zoysia

This course is in great shape. I love the Zoysia fairways. Greens are the best I,ve played this spring.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thrilling

This course is in excellent condition, very challeging and just plain fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What a gem this course is. Challenging par 5's . Make a wrong decision whether to lay up or go for it and a potential birdie turns into a snowman. I can't recall two holes on the course that give you the same look

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Love playing the RUN. Fast greens tough layout a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Professionnal & Courtious

From the first hello to the end of the round. Personnel & golf members were very friendly and informative.

This was our second year. It is a must see and play golf course. We will be back.for sure.

Veru beautiful layout and challenging course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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

Another great day

Fun layout and very challenging. Quiet peaceful course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding

The course was excellent, layout outstanding, The greens were first class, quick, tricky and great fun. The staff were fantastic and the overall package was therefore outstanding. I would go back in a heartbeat, thoroughly enjoyable. One of the best courses in the area and we have played one every day in the past week.10 out of 10.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Greens

I was very happy with the greens. While the rest of the course is coming out of winter, the greens were firm, fast and fun. I would highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 127
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Tough enough.

Great venue. The course had its way with me. As hard as any that I have played. Excellent shape. From tees to fairways to the fast undulated greens. Great deal on golf now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great experience all around!!

We played the day after a Masters practice round. The staff is super friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed the course. Really an excellent experience all the way around, we will absolutely return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too slow

Almost always crowded. Marshall’s do not get people to move faster. But great course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, must play

Amazing layout! Greens were hard and lightning fast. Every hole was beautiful and picturesque. One of the toughest courses you can play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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