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3.2
1074 Reviews (1074)
5 Stars
264
4 Stars
514
3 Stars
155
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
75
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.1
62.6%
Recommend this course
875 out of 1074 reviews
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3.9
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 21 reviews
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2.7
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
25
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
44.9%
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44 out of 98 reviews
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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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3.2
1074 Reviews (1074)

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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

experienced much improved green. still bunker is short of sand.

I had played two or three times in this course. In that time I thought this course is not much of 20 bucks value. But, at this time, I was amazed at much improved green condition. Still, lots of bunker are needed sand...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not my favorite course

My review is a bit jaded as I used to play here alot but haven't in 5 or so years...i hadnt missed much...pace of play was very slow...waiting on every tee and fairway...this course just doesnt set up well for me ..either that or its gotten into my head...just never score well here and end up usually frustrated. So i won't be returning anytime in the near future

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dekalb County nicest county course

Course is in great condition and well maintain for a county course. Their are only two friendly golf professionals in the pro shop, the General Manager and one of the other golf professional are not cordial or friendly at all. I will continue to play there because I am a county resident and the course is no more than 10 minutes from my home.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The fairway condition was good, but green was not good because of aerification.

The overall condition of the course was fine. I played at blue tee, and it was a little bit tough for me. But I really enjoyed my play at the Mystery Valley Golf Club. I'll play again near soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time

Greens need some work but overall not bad for a public course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great features. It is the Best Public Golf Course in the Metro Atlanta Area

This course has great features. It is the Best Public Golf Course in the Metro Atlanta Area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great condition and we enjoyed our first visit to this course.

We will return to this course again this year. The staff was very friendly and they must have a great maintenance crew.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in great condition, pace of play was a problem though.

All things considered, this was a good value for the money. However, pace of play was a big problem. The guy in front of us was playing 3 or 4 balls per hole and the foursome in front of him wouldn't let him play through. When we finally called the clubhouse to get someone to say something, they just blamed the foursome but didn't say anything to them.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/25/2013

pace of play is always a problem here

Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was in excellent shape

Shot making is required on this course. It's open, however the uneven lies will test your game. You have to put the ball in the right place to score well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Public course

I decided to play this course yesterday on a whim (partially because I have been seeing commercials for it). I played for $12 because of a hot deal. It was completely worth it. I played alone and i finished in 3.5 hours. I am sure if I was playing with 1 or 2 others we would have hit the 4 hour mark. There was no one out there to keep pace, but it wasn't really needed. Overall, I enjoyed my round here. I felt as if the fairways were pretty dang open and the greens were well taken care of. If you live around the area, I live downtown so it wasn't too bad of a drive, try out this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Even After 6 Days of Rain, This Course Is Still Excellent

This is a very well maintained course and always has very subtle challenges. No tricks or gimmicky holes. A lot of wholes look benign and easy, but you experience plenty of uneven lies which leaves you fighting for par instead of that birdie you were counting on. This has been a very wet summer and even after 6 consecutive days of rain, we could still play the ball "down". Beautiful to look at, and challenging to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the Best Courses in Atlanta

If you only play one public course in Atlanta, this is the one for you.

They always seem to get it right when it comes to the greens, Just enough holes to make it challenging but still a lot of fun to play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Changed my mind!

I haven't played this course in over 15 years and had bad memories from then so I didn't want to return...time has been very good to this course...fairways and greens in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

this old course just getting better

Added yardages make this golf course a little more challenging, the greens are in good shape, fairways are well maintained even with all the recent rain, the pace was great on late weekday play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course, great value

We had fun and the course was in great shape, save for some greens divots not repaired by those in front of us, or from days before. Great value. Only other thing we weren't expecting was to be paired with another twosome, though that's not that big of a deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be so much better

Nice layout for the course, but wasn't real happy with my experience. The tee times were stacked pretty close together, which lead to a massive backup at the 15th hole. The pro shop attendant wasn't very personable. The greens were wildly inconsistent with speed. Cigarette butts were all over the course. Rocks in most sand traps.

Course could be one of the best in the metro area, but there are too many better courses right now for similar prices.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent shape for heavy play

Hadn't played Mystery Valley in many years. Forgot how challenging some holes can be. Played whites at 6300 which seemed long on Par 4s. Lots of hills here, but course in very good shape. Greens would be excellent if players would be considerate. Obvious someone wore spikes. Repaired 4-5 ball marks on many greens. Greens played at moderate speed. All in all, pretty good experience but heavy play makes this a tough tee time to find at decent hours.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Fun course for all skill levels, in good shape

Course from tee box to green in good shape. Have a good afternoon price going on now. People @ course nice to deal with. Do suggest to emphasize repairing pitch marks on greens

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic!

Great course and a super good value for the money. I had never played this course, and was amazed at how good of condition it was in being that the southern HEAT can really take a toll on courses. Jumped out there and flew around the course with no problems. I had played Southland - which is next door (run down course - bad shape) - so I was a little reluctant as I thought Mystery Valley would be in similar condition - but was pleasantly surprised to find the course in GREAT condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course only had 9 holes open

Review has less to do with the condition of the course and more to do with the fact that we had to play the back 9 twice as the front was closed. This detail was omitted from your website even thought the course said the alerted you to this fact. This is the second time this has happened to me and I never get any kind of recompense from the course as they always say they've notified Golf Now. If it's only playing 9 holes - you have to publish that and let me make the decisiion with my money of whether or not to play there.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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