Butternut Creek Golf Course in Blairsville, Georgia, USA

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4.4

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4.3

Value

4.6

Layout

4.5

Friendliness

4.7

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.2

94.8%

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About

Holes 18

Type Public

Par 73

Length 6536 yards

Slope N/A

Rating N/A

Mountain views can be found on all 18 holes at Butternut Creek Golf Course, located in north Georgia. Elevation changes, mounds and undulating greens are all part of the challenge on the Bill Watts-designed golf course. No two holes are alike and water comes into play on 13 holes. With four to six tee boxes on every hole, the golf course can play as short or as long as you like. Butternut Creek is owned and operated by the Union County Recreation Department.

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Tees

Tee	Par	Length
Gold	73	6536 yards
Blue	73	6023 yards
White	73	5459 yards
Red (W)	75	4715 yards

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Butternut Creek

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Gold M: 72.0/133	538	381	405	158	444	500	356	138	412	3332	425	339	204	511	289	407	309	151	525	3160	6492
Blue M: 70.3/124	502	335	382	144	408	452	306	129	396	3054	388	305	185	470	268	368	296	128	498	2906	5960
White M: 68.0/117 W: 73.6/126	489	295	336	127	309	431	268	122	376	2753	371	249	139	423	231	309	288	120	468	2598	5351
Green M: 64.5/110 W: 68.1/118	429	252	283	120	290	427	220	117	258	2396	288	193	92	390	188	313	193	120	459	2236	4632
Red W: 66.7/115	403	252	283	120	290	384	214	117	258	2321	275	193	92	390	188	280	193	94	400	2105	4426
Handicap	7	3	9	15	11	5	13	17	1		6	8	16	10	14	2	12	18	4
Par	5	4	4	3	4	5	4	3	4	36	4	4	3	5	4	4	4	3	5	36	72

Course Details

Year Built 1950

Fairways Bermuda

Greens Bent

Golf Season Year round

Architect Bill Watts

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Fivesomes Allowed No

Dress code Proper golf attire required. NO tank tops or cut offs. Shirts must be worn at all times. Collared shirts are not mandatory but are preferred.

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Georgia (2022 #25) (2021 #16) (2020 #22) (2016 #10) (2014 #14)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2016 #16)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2016 #16)

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Reviews

4.4

464 Reviews (464)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:

19th Hole Scenic Views 13

Drinks 11

Patio Dining 10

Course Challenges Include:

Elevation Changes 27

Water Hazards 22

Narrow Fairways 10

This course/club is great for:

Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17

Locals 16

Advanced Golfers 14

This Course's Location is:

Worth the Drive 20

Convenient to the City 12

Near Local Attractions 8

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

Kima7877

Played On 07/07/2020

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u659613380

Played On 07/08/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Comment

u314160363562

Played On 07/06/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

u314160337622

Played On 07/03/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u378862841

Played On 06/27/2020

Reviews 1

Handicap 15-19

Skill Advanced

Plays Once every three months

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Wet weather

Used cart

First time on this course

I had a 10 am tee time. The course was well maintained. The regulars on the course were very friendly. The fairways were lush. The bent grass greens were in great condition. The pro shop staff was very friendly. The food in the Grill was very good. The waitress not so much. The cart guy was very rude. I will be back to play this course.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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mweinger1

Played On 06/22/2020

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Very nice course

We played on a Monday morning. Overall a great round. Not too crowded so we started 30 min before tee time.. course in excellent Condition and quite pretty views. Mostly links layout. Lots of water hazards, fewer sand traps (it’s rare when I play 18 holes and never get in the sand). The greens were in excellent condition; a few had quite challenging slopes. Appreciate that the rough had been mowed so wasn’t crazy tough.

A few issues: No driving Range so limited warmup. Cooler on cart but no ice provided. A couple holes could have had better marking of distance to streams. Also grill was closed.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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u314160217590

Played On 06/21/2020

Reviews 1

Handicap Don't know

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u314159838949

Played On 06/19/2020

Reviews 61

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Great Round as always

Like the title says. Great round as always. I love playing this course.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u314159838949

Played On 06/09/2020

Reviews 61

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Great course

This a great course. The scenery is beautiful. The fairways and greens are fantastic. Good mixture of challenging holes and easier ones. The staff are friendly and courteous. Don't miss the grill upstairs for a cold one or food after the round. We play here every year when come to vacation.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u314159886442

Played On 06/01/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Friendly staff very helpful with directions and course information on my first visit! Beautiful course we'll looked after. I will definitely be back next week!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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SwimyD10

Played On 05/21/2020

Reviews 37

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Great place to play.

Great food at restaurant and nice course with good pace of play and pretty views

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u314160036736

Played On 05/21/2020

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Absolutely a great time. Course,staff, and restaurant. Great place to play and have a good day. Staff were very nice.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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ralphcollinson

Played On 05/13/2020

Reviews 4

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Wet weather

Used cart

Great Views

One of the most scenic courses I have played. Great views from almost every tee box. Course was in excellent shape with a few wet spots, 90 degree rule with carts. Greens were perfect medium speed. Very hilly most holes are up hill or down hill. Liked it a lot, very challenging.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

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Jamesmmullis

Played On 05/12/2020

Reviews 64

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Fair

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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u314159456255

Played On 05/05/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

Peterd90

Played On 05/03/2020

Reviews 2

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Used cart

Decent Public Course

Good Value, decent course and bring your lob wedge. Great staff.

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

Difficulty Fairly Easy

Comment

u328690190

Played On 03/14/2020

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

u8188634

Played On 11/30/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great course and value

Scott and staff do a great job on this little slice of heaven. Compact course with much elevation. Try the restaurant while you’re at it

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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hanatra

Played On 11/17/2019

Reviews 145

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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mAzioXqGqJfMGIWtXVWs

Played On 09/05/2019

Reviews 1

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

great layout

great mountain course, beautiful surroundings,, very challenging

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

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FAQ

What is the address of Butternut Creek Golf Course?

Butternut Creek Golf Course is located at 129 Union County Recreation Road, Blairsville, Georgia 30512, Union County.

Is Butternut Creek Golf Course open to the public?

Yes, Butternut Creek Golf Course is open to the public.

What year did Butternut Creek Golf Course open?

Butternut Creek Golf Course was built in 1950.

Who designed Butternut Creek Golf Course?

Bill Watts is the architect of Butternut Creek Golf Course.

What type of grass does Butternut Creek Golf Course have?

Butternut Creek Golf Course has Bent greens and Bermuda fairways.

What is the par of Butternut Creek Golf Course

The par of Butternut Creek Golf Course is 73.

What is the length of Butternut Creek Golf Course

The length of Butternut Creek Golf Course is 6536 yards.

What are the course conditions at Butternut Creek Golf Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Butternut Creek Golf Course are great.

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