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Lake View at Callaway Gardens Resort
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Nestled in the southernmost foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Callaway Gardens was created in 1952 to preserve the local environment, from the native wetlands to the abundant forests of mature trees. Golf at Callaway Gardens is a unique experience in that you'll be completely submerged in nature and surrounded by wildlife. The resort’s two golf courses, Lake View and Mountain View, are challenging enough for avid golfers but they are scenic and playable enough to appeal to players of all skill levels. The Lake View Course is the original layout. It offers a slightly more player-friendly round with wider fairways and generous greens. There are more water holes on this golf course, nine total, including five holes that are routed along Mountain Creek Lake. The signature par-3 10th hole features an intimidating island green.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 70 | 6158 yards | 69.1 | 127 |
| Blue (W) | 70 | 6158 yards | 74.6 | 133 |
| White (W) | 70 | 5834 yards | 73.0 | 130 |
| White | 70 | 5834 yards | 68.0 | 125 |
| Green | 70 | 5196 yards | 65.9 | 115 |
| Green (W) | 70 | 5196 yards | 70.1 | 122 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 4473 yards | 66.4 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.3/129 W: 74.4/132 | 328 | 165 | 325 | 331 | 338 | 465 | 313 | 326 | 519 | 3110 | 162 | 369 | 485 | 210 | 383 | 515 | 173 | 372 | 360 | 3029 | 6139 |
| White M: 67.9/123 W: 72.9/129 | 312 | 125 | 312 | 315 | 321 | 399 | 302 | 314 | 501 | 2901 | 156 | 344 | 390 | 160 | 365 | 451 | 162 | 358 | 348 | 2734 | 5635 |
| Green M: 65.8/114 W: 70.0/121 | 296 | 113 | 299 | 299 | 304 | 298 | 291 | 302 | 463 | 2665 | 150 | 332 | 322 | 116 | 282 | 375 | 121 | 277 | 316 | 2291 | 4956 |
| Red M: 63.4/109 W: 66.2/114 | 244 | 87 | 265 | 263 | 277 | 266 | 244 | 256 | 400 | 2302 | 144 | 278 | 292 | 109 | 239 | 375 | 121 | 277 | 271 | 2106 | 4408 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
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Lake View Photo submitted by u314159877652 on 12/24/2025
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Photo submitted by u314163635791 on 09/08/2025
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Photo submitted by u314163635791 on 09/08/2025
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Photo submitted by u314162578480 on 11/04/2022
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Photo submitted by manderson831 on 08/28/2022
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Photo submitted by manderson831 on 08/28/2022
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Photo submitted by manderson831 on 08/28/2022
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Photo submitted by manderson831 on 08/28/2022
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Photo submitted by manderson831 on 08/21/2022
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Photo submitted by manderson831 on 08/21/2022
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Photo submitted by manderson831 on 08/21/2022
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Honor our FLAG Photo submitted by RJBP1952 on 06/16/2021
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The bridge from the 9th green to the 10th tee Photo submitted by David3274256 on 04/01/2021
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The 18th green over the lake Photo submitted by David3274256 on 04/01/2021
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Electric X-mas Tree on hole 15 Photo submitted by GolfUMK on 11/09/2020
Lake view
Course was in really good condition. Fairways and greens were great. Roughs were a little high for me but grounds crew were mowing and blowing grass. Took a little time to find balls if they went in first cut. Otherwise had a great time.
A beautiful course
The course was beautiful, and a pleasure to play. It was in good shape, but not as nice as expected with some wet areas. The only issue was the food and beverage service on the course was poor. There was no food at the halfway house, and limited choices on the seldom seen beverage cart. Other than that it was a wonderful round.
Thank you for your play and your post. We'll share your comments regarding the food so that we can improve that. The rain has been plentiful as of late - more than most places can handle. Please come play again soon.
Thank you for playing. We hope you will hone your skills at Callaway Gardens. Our pro, Wyatt, is a great teacher. We hope to see you again soon.
Great Shape
The Lake View course was in great shape. Sand traps EVERYWHERE but in good shape. Bermuda greens starting to fill in and were very nice to putt on. Enjoyed the round! No issues whatsoever.
Thank you for your kind words about your play in May. We hope you are able to visit and play again soon.
Place your tee shots, not your bets!
Placing your tee shot on the correct side of the fairway goes a long way on this course. Many dog legs and if you're not in the correct position, some tree lines will come into play. Found the greens very easy to read, made many 1 putts to save par or bogey. Quite a few elevation changes up and down hill. A beautiful, scenic course. Was a bit slow (5 hours) on weekend I played, may be faster pace during the week. But had a great time, fun course to play.
Our founder, Cason J. Callaway, wanted it to be fun and beautiful. We are glad that you enjoyed it. We look forward to having you back. Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience.
Southern Gem
I had always wanted to but never had the opportunity to play at Callaway. A friend of mine had been bugging me for us to go. Weather was not great misting rain al day bit this may be one of the best courses in Georgia. We will be returning
We are thrilled that you were finally able to play at Callaway Gardens. Thank you for your kind words. We are glad that you enjoyed it despite the weather. We look forward to your future play.
Stress Free Golf
Great course for the average weekend golfer. It is challenging but also forgiving. You don't have to hit the perfect shot every time to score well. Great track for the cost - definitely worth a try if you have not been. We played Lakeview but Mountain View is also a wonderful place to play.
Your experience is precisely what our founder Cason J. Callaway hoped for those who play this course. Thank you for taking the time to visit and for creating this post. We look forward to your future visits.
Peaceful setting, lovely greens
It was perfect golf weather, quiet course, beautiful surroundings of high growth trees and the greens ran true and fast for enjoyable putting. Highly recommend for a fun day out at a value price.
Thank you for your visit and your great comment. We hope you are able to play at Callaway Gardens again soon.
Thanksgiving fun
Played my second eighteen hole round at 1:45 and finished just before dusk. 4 hour round on the nose. The lake view course is my favorite of the courses and is very short only a par 70. The highlightes of the round was playing 36 holes and the par 3's were great. The par 4's were short and was a very score able course. I played the blues which were pretty short but it didn't really madder I was mostly going to have fun. The clubhouse and practice facilities were nice. The guy in the clubhouse needs to get praised for is excellent work and helpfulness. I loved both the course here and will be here if back in the pine valley area.
Thank you for your November review. We always love to hear when your guests have a great day and have fun. We hope you are able to visit and play again soon.
Nice layout
I know it doesn't happen often but I felt that I literally had the place to myself. Staff was friendly and the course laid out nicely. It doesn't play long for big hitters; you can play a long iron off the tee for most holes. The scenery was pleasant! I had a great experience and will come back to try the more challenging Mountain course.
With so much space, a visit can often feel like you have Callaway Gardens to yourself - whether on a golf course or in the Gardens. Thank you for your visit. You aren't far away. We hope you can visit and play again soon.
Greens are true and fast!
Stay in the fairway Bermuda ruffs are tuff!!nice challenging course!!
We appreciate your post and your visit. Thank you for sharing your tips. We hope that you can play again soon as you aren't so far away.
One of the best courses in the area
The course is in very good condition this area as been very dry but that have managed watering the course well. Outstanding staff also
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad that you enjoyed the course - despite the current drought - and our team. We hope that you can come play again soon, and bring some friends.
Cool periscope on hole 3
Periscope on hole 3 was dope but a frog attacked my son and he dropped/shattered his phone. Course was short- lot of hybrids off the tee. Great condition and fun to play. Good setting- no real estate off any fairways.
Frog attack? That has piqued our interest. It sounds like - other than the frog encounter - you enjoyed your visit. We hope you can visit again soon, especially since you are so close to Callaway Gardens. Thank you for your visit and post.
Lakeview
Nice course and still challenging to play from the tips. I would play again when I can.
Thank you for your post. That is exactly what Lake View Golf Course was designed to be like. We are glad that you enjoyed it and we look forward to your future visits.
Great getaway
This course is somewhat challenging, but not brutal like some.
Course is in excellent condition.
A fun course for weekend golfers and seniors.
Beautiful views, lots of wildlife in a quite and peaceful environment.
You just described what Lake View was designed to be. We are glad to hear that was your experience. We hope that you will visit again soon.
Beautiful Course - Had a great time.
Course is in excellent shape. My only minor complaint is that I wish there were more yardage markers on the sprinkler heads. Other than that, everything was great. I liked the Lake View course so much that I went back and played the Mountain View course too. Mountain View is in great shape also.
Thank you for your visit and your comments. We've shared it with our golf team - the good and the suggestion. We hope you'll be back to play - both - again soon.
Calloway Lake View
Can leave your driver at home - only used on 3-4 holes.
Good layout and a chance to improve your 3-wood play. Course was in good shape. Pretty much had the
course to myself - hot - played in afternoon. Will
play again when I am in the area.
Thank you for playing and your great comments. We look forward to having you back!
Great around
I had a great time and course was in good shape!
We are glad to hear you had a great time playing the Lake View course. Thank you for sharing about your experience. We hope you'll be back soon to play Lake View again, or try Mountain View.
tough mature layout
I had played this course 24 years ago, so this was a long wait to get back here. My son and I played eighteen as a twosome which we had a foursome in fornt of us and a twosome behind us. The weather was overcast and due to rain the night before the conditions were wet.
This course and the Mountainview courses are pure enjoyment and the staff is excellent.
We are so glad to hear that you had a great time. And, we hope you don't wait as long to return. Your patronage is greatly appreciated.
Callaway Gardens Lake View
Generally, the course is in good condition, but it's still winter golf in Georgia, so, soft conditions, especially in low-lying areas which are in play. Greens are very good, all things considered. Fun course (played from the tips which is about 6200 yards), but softness sometimes led to longer second shots than you would get in the Spring/Summer. Tough to get right club into the green when you can't get good compression off the fairway, so be ready for adjustments. Hitting short into greens helped turn a 78 into an 84. Not the course's fault, though.
We appreciate your thoughtful post, and your business. And, we are very glad that you enjoyed your game. You are pretty close by and we hope that you are out to play again soon. The Mountain View course is calling your name.
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Thank you for your constructive comments. We'll share with the golf crew. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We hope you are able to play a round again soon at Callaway Gardens.