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4.6
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4.5
Friendliness
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Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
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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.

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.

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4.4
464 Reviews (464)
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Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Absolutely a great course and a great value. Loved it and will play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course in great condition

This is simply a super course in great condition (tees, fairways, and greens) with the most spectacular views of any course I have ever played or am likely to play. In the mountains with severe up and down inclines, it presents a real challenge with club selection, at least to a Florida golfer like myself. Loved the ball and club washers on the carts, which also have GPS. I will definitely play it again if and when I am visiting in the area. My only regret is that I forgot a camera I resolved to bring after playing the course the first time ten years ago.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent layout and elevations! Looking forward to playing again very soon, played 3 times in the last two weeks!

The elevations and layout of course is very challenging! Enjoy playing it everytime and staff are very friendly as well!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First timer

I actually was a member of Butternut Golf Course for the past 15 years. A shoulder injury has had me playing 3-5 times, the past two years. Golf Now is a better deal for my circumstances. Thank you GN for new options!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Butternut Creek

Nice staff, grill closed a week for chef's vacation, very hilly and a lot of blind shots to green. Greens were in good shape!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mountain Views

Great views on every hole!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

This course is good for Blue Ridge travel

This course is looks like short and compact.

But, there are many hills and pond. So, pretty changeable. It is good for Blue Ridge travel.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

I enjoyed playing the course again. Was my second time. Was great to have the gps to help with the course layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A little crowded, but...

This is an excellent course. The greens are well maintained (although quite challenging!), fairways are good and the t-boxes are decent. My wife and I played on a Friday morning, and we enjoyed it so much that we returned to play again on the following Monday afternoon. Friday morning play was slow (about 5 hours) because it was so crowded. But really it was worth the slow play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

5 somes!!!

We love Butternut Creek, HOWEVER, on Saturday, May 21, we had two fivesomes ahead of us. We were a twosome. Between 9 and 10 we passed one of the groups and the fivesome on the tee box on hole 10 let us play through. Saturday may not be the day to allow a group of 5. Also check on their level of play. With one group, it didn't matter. They were golfers and moved right along. The other group had to be beginners playing from the back tees....holy cow!!!

Also, there were two young men just riding around and doing donuts on the course. You all may want to put a ranger out there as the season gets busier.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course In The Mountains

Great golf course to play in the North Georgia Mountains

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place to play

Some great views and challenging holes. Course was in very good shape. Staff is friendly, prices are fair, and a grill to eat at during or after the round. Wish there were not so many blind shots to greens so I could see my ball land 4 feet from the hole every time ;)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful, scenic challenging layout with great value

Course was in excellent condition. Fairways were good and growing in very well. Most greens were healthy and had a good, but not quick pace. Beautiful surrounding views of the mountains while located in Blairsville and on a four lane highway. The staff is very friendly and the clubhouse has the same quality as the best private clubs. Make the visit and you will be glad that you did.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Three Putt

Front was great but the back was slow. Otherwise, we enjoyed the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Top 5 Favorite Courses

A great course that is plenty long, wide, and beautiful. A few holes are narrow and tricky. The golf carts with GPS are definitely a big help. Lots of water is also in play on many holes. I absolutely love playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best course in the area for the money. Well maintained, friendly staff, and reasonalby priced.

The weather was gorgeous as was the play. Eventhough cart path only due to heavy winter rains, pace of play was good. Really nice golf course. Always well maintained with continued improvements each year. Nice clubhouse and pub with decent food. Great atmosphere and views. johnt.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic layout

Too many blind shots for my liking. The greens and fairways overall were in good condition with a few areas that need maintenance.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

True Mountain Course

Overall course conditions were good. Course knowledge will help with placement. Greens very small but well maintained bent grass with limited traps. Elevation changes are extreme but fun. Played from the whites, fairly short course but will get your attention if you don't watch out. Answer, yes, I will come back and play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A must play!

Wonderful experience! Everything was a plus! The building that houses the pro shop and the restaurant is very nice. The pro shop staff was so friendly that I'm ready to move here! The golf carts are top notch--GPS, club covers, divot fixer, ball washer and windshield--they are fully loaded. The course beautiful--many beautiful holes. Very hilly and challenging, but enjoyable!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Mdilly

Course was very well maintained and greens were the normal well manicured and fast. Great Test!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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