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3.3
1099 Reviews (1099)
5 Stars
266
4 Stars
533
3 Stars
159
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
75
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
67.8%
Recommend this course
898 out of 1099 reviews
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3.9
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.6%
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25 out of 27 reviews
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3.7
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
79.3%
Recommend this course
46 out of 58 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise, and newly renovated greens are filling in nicely after a successful renovation. Staff friendliness stands out across recent visits, with welcoming service from the team throughout the round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6766 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.7

Mystery Valley Golf Club encompasses 230 acres of gently rolling land that ranges from dense forests of towering Georgia pines to grassy meadows covered in acres of colorful wildflowers. Mystery Valley is known for both the beautiful scenery on the course itself and the stunning views from the elevated tees. There are two lakes and a pond that dot the course, coming into play on three holes. At just over 6,700 yards, the layout features some long holes but it will also test your short game with strategically placed bunkers around the fast, medium-sized greens. There is an interesting variety of holes including several winding par 5s and the watery and treacherous 15th hole, which is considered one of Atlanta's most challenging par 4s. The more challenging elements of Mystery Valley Golf Club are balanced by the generous, player-friendly fairways.

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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Wilson (1966)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Mystery Valley Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

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Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
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3.3
1099 Reviews (1099)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Elevation Changes 18
Water Hazards 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Seniors 11
9-Hole Rounds 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 15
Worth the Drive 13
In the 'Burbs 8

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Played On
Reviews 440
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/16/2021

Hello, u000003209608. Thank you for visiting us at Mystery Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Greens and fairways in good shape not so the sand traps. Had a great day and enjoyed the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/18/2021

Hello, u314161125916. Thank you for visiting us at Mystery Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Solid County Course

This course presents well and is generally in good shape. It has potential to be better, but I doubt it will improve beyond its current status (which is fine) since it is owned by Dekalb County and is likely operated on a tight budget. That said, the only rough parts of the course were the bunkers. The greens were fine but were somewhat inconsistent in terms of speed and surface. The clubhouse is very dated and the carts always seem like they are about to run out of juice, but I was told the new cart lease begins in early 2022, so things should improve on that front.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/30/2021

Hello, mcross59. Thank you for reviewing the course. Your feedback about the bunkers is important to us. We are working to get everything at the course up to par. The current condition is not the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Mystery Valley Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course tucked away in Lithonia

Mystery Valley is a very solid golf course, especially for the price. The layout was excellent, it has wide fairways but it is still challenging, and there's plenty of tee box choices so it plays at a great distance. The staff was all very friendly, and they had hot dogs and snacks at the turn which are always very welcome. My only complaints are that basically all the bunkers on the course are hard as rocks, and the tee box on 11 is more like a sand trap than a tee box, but for $36 bucks its a good deal

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 08/11/2021

Hi, u480109978. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement and we will use your comments for guidance on how we can improve the course conditions. Thank you for playing Mystery Valley Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Perfect course for fun, relaxed golf

Compared to everything else I have been playing in the Atlanta area, this course is flat with wide fairways and straightforward looks at most shots. There’s a great blend of dogleg holes and other challenging features, but overall the course isn’t unreasonably difficult like most courses having valleys, lakes, and huge hills all over the place. It was just fun. Fairways are in great shape. Probably 12 of the greens where in great shape to slightly slow. The rest were kinda grainy, course, and fuzzy; playing slower and bouncier than the rest of the greens on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/24/2021

Hello, u7950759. Thank you for visiting us at Mystery Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/11/2021

Hello, u000001453226. Thank you for visiting us at Mystery Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in very good shape (for August). Not much play so round was at a great pace. Really enjoy playing at MV.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Hello, uRQQY6731RQ. Thank you for visiting us at Mystery Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great experience, played as it payed.

I snagged a tee time for 2 at 10:57am on a Sunday for $15/person, so this course was EASILY worth the money. Most other deals I see here are for the upper $20s or low $30s, and I’d say that’s a very fair price. Biggest downside was the bunker quality. Biggest upside was how sprawling the course is; a lot of Atl courses try to squeeze holes side by side, but this course really kept the holes separated. Hardest part is the length of the course. Easiest part is the how open and wide it is. You won’t get a championship experience here, but you’ll get exactly what you pay for. Oh also, pro shop prices on merchandise was cheapest I had seen anywhere! $60 for a Nike pullover with the course name on the chest! Also didn’t see a bev cart, but I never look for those anyway.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/24/2021

BongioviROCKS, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Mystery Valley Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
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 Poor
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Commented on 08/04/2021

Hello, u784961760. Thank you for visiting us at Mystery Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 440
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/04/2021

Hello, u000003209608. Thank you for visiting us at Mystery Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 98
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Course in great shape

Enjoyed playing today. Not too busy, probably because of hot weather. Course in really good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/29/2021

Hello, James6276739. Thank you for visiting us at Mystery Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/27/2021

Hello, henry102. Thank you for visiting us at Mystery Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/23/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Sheppardstn! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Mystery Valley Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Traffics a little slow

Would benefit from having a Marshall to keep the pace of play going. Too many people don’t know how to wave someone through if they’re taking too long! Great course otherwise.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/21/2021

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/20/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Gregory8413773! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Mystery Valley Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/20/2021

Hello, u103249074. Thank you for visiting us at Mystery Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/15/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, albert0! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Mystery Valley Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course, great value!

All of my golf buddies love playing this course. It’s long and challenging but in great shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2021

Hi, mbbeasley. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Mystery Valley Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 440
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/13/2021

Hello, u000003209608. Thank you for visiting us at Mystery Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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