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3.3
1097 Reviews (1097)
5 Stars
266
4 Stars
531
3 Stars
159
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
75
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
67.3%
Recommend this course
896 out of 1097 reviews
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3.9
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.0%
Recommend this course
23 out of 25 reviews
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3.6
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
77.2%
Recommend this course
44 out of 57 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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
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Reviews

3.3
1097 Reviews (1097)

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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Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Someone should be fired

What they let happen to those greens is a crime. They've spent $$$$ to change from Bent to Bermuda then didn't properly take care in the winter. Dekalb county should be ashamed. GM and Greens Keeper how do you sleep at night. That course could be a jewel.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
2.0
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Green’s condition

True overall score or rating. Information should be shared based on conditions of the course. Greeks were horrendous and took away the fun of the game

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 23
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

The greens were horrendous. Every single green had More sand and dirt, little to no grass. Waste of time attempting to putt on them. Golf did a horrible job protecting the greens from this past January hard winter freeze. Due to the extreme slow pace of play and greens conditions. I chose to not play the last five holes, to taxing. No ranger in site the entire outing. The Pro Shop didn’t inform us of the green conditions when we checked in. Might I add the driving range was down as well. Wasted golf outing

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf course has gotten worse

The course was a great value because I only paid $18. If I had to pay the full price, I would not play there. The course needs repair. The layout is fun and challenging, but desperately needs repair.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout, terrible greens

Check ahead on the conditions of the greens before booking. I’ll give them credit for taking $10 off for the state of the greens

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

No grass on greens

I’ve played this course many times. I called to book a round and specifically asked if the green had been aerated, which the reply from staff was no, nothing going on. When we got to the course and drove in I noticed sand on the greens. So I bring up my conversation when book the round to the staff in the clubhouse. He stated that they weren’t aerated but the green just haven’t came in yet.when I tell you there was NO GRASS on the greens, I mean there was NO GRASS. They must’ve killed the grass on the greens. I have never seen green this bad, and I’ve played some goat tracts. Be warned, there is NO GRASS on the greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor greens

It's a shame that the greens are so bad. Layout of the course is good.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrendous Greens

My reason for such a marginal rating is simple. All 18 greens were horrible. You couldn’t get a decent putt going at all especially since there wasn’t any grass. Repairing the greens will definitely add value to this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Prioritize getting greens up to standard

Really enjoyed course layout. However the greens were in really bad shape. I believe they just didn’t put emphasis on making the greens a priority. When this is addressed, Mystery will improve there course rating.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Green are just patches of mud. I can only assume someone in DeKalb County has stolen all of the money available to maintain this course that they spent $10 million on last year. It used to be a budget friendly place to swing the sticks, now I wouldn’t let a cow graze on it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens mostly unplayable

Apparently, the greens recently had herbicide applied. There was very little grass showing but a lot of sand. Hopefully the greens will recover soon. I do like the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens were the worst this side of town.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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