Cherokee Run GC: #12
View of the 12th hole at Cherokee Run Golf Club
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4.4
1437 Reviews (1437)
5 Stars
901
4 Stars
427
3 Stars
76
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
91.7%
Recommend this course
1369 out of 1437 reviews
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.8%
Recommend this course
28 out of 33 reviews
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4.4
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.4%
Recommend this course
84 out of 94 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
1437 Reviews (1437)

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 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not worth the money

Four a little under $100 I regret booking this course. The greens were in terrible shape. It’s almost like they were diseased. It’s been a couple of years since I played here last but last time I played here it was in great condition. Not sure what happened guys but let’s get this fixed if we’re going to charge so much for a round

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/15/2025:
Thank you for posting a review. We’re sorry it didn’t fully meet expectations and appreciate knowing where we can improve. We value every opportunity to enhance our offerings and hope to do better next time.
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Wet Arnold

Lots of water on the course from the previous day’s rain (1.5 inches). Pace of play was excellent (Tuesday morning). Staff was friendly and running on time. Course plays as a shot making Palmer layout that forces a lot of shots less than driver from the tee. About half of the tee boxes have agronomy challenges. Fairways and greens are in pretty good shape overall.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

First time playing at this course. Wide fairways and nice greens. The par 3’s are fantastic. Can’t wait to play this course again in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

So much potential

The course is in terrible condition for the price. Several tee boxes don't have any grass. That's not a winter issue, they clearly haven't had grass for a while. The bunkers are all holding tons of water from rain 4 days ago. They have exposed clay throughout. The greens aren't consistent. Some are quick, others are really slow. It makes consistent putting interesting.

The course layout is not my favorite. There are too many blind tee shots and less than driver/fairway wood/long irons. There were several pins on slopes that wouldn't allow my ball to stop within several feet of the hole.

For winter conditions after the first freeze, $70 is too much. Lesson (re-) learned.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

12/07/24

Nice layout and great staff! Pace was slow due to too many singles mixed in.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

A fabulous course with great scenery and is always in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter condition

Lots of dry spots and slow painted greens with inconsistent speed. Normally excellent condition and fast greens. Would not recommend playing in winter especially if you have to drive 40 miles from Atlanta area.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

The fairways and greens were well maintained and

really good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 105
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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