Sugar Hill GC
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3.8
1560 Reviews (1560)
5 Stars
373
4 Stars
693
3 Stars
298
2 Stars
110
1 Stars
86
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
82.7%
Recommend this course
1249 out of 1560 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.6
72.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 25 reviews
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3.9
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
81.7%
Recommend this course
85 out of 104 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6522 yards
Slope 140
Rating 71.6

Nestled in the foothills of the north Georgia mountains, Sugar Hill Golf Club tumbles across elevation changes that range from subtle to dramatic. The course is artfully laid across the rolling hills, weaving through stands of mature trees, to provide it with the maximum level of challenge and the best views. The natural contours played a role in determining the placement of the bunkers around the greens and fairways as well as shaping the sharp doglegs. As if the golf course didn't already have enough challenges, there are also deep grass canyons and water hazards to contend with. The par-4 fifth and the par-3 12th are memorable water holes, both featuring large lakes that lurk in front of the greens. Sugar Hill G.C. is known as one of the toughest golf courses in the area.

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Championship Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Willard Byrd (1992) Nai Chung Chang

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes, at the starters discretion

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
1560 Reviews (1560)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Patio Dining 15
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 62
Bunkers 40
Water Hazards 36
This course/club is great for:
Locals 53
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 26
Advanced Golfers 22
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 40
Worth the Drive 21
Convenient to the City 19

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyed this course

I liked this course. Greens & fairways looked good. Staff was friendly. Reasonably priced. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played

Staff/ Course Conditions

I’ve played at this course nearly 10 times over the past couples years, I like going because it’s a good price and nearby. However my friends and I have repeatedly found the staff to be unfriendly and the course to be in bad conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Response from on 03/20/2026:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We know there’s room to improve and are actively working on it. We’d love the opportunity to earn a higher rating next time.
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice for the price

I enjoyed my round. Cart path only after rain the night before. Greens good condition however a little slow. I’m sure they will get faster when they dry out

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Golf course

The golf course was pretty decent; the staff and the other players were very nice. We got rained on pretty hard and heard lightning, but overall, it’s a good course layout, especially on the 9th hole. They could fix the bunkers, though, as they don’t really have any sand in them, and the greens are pretty slow

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 428
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
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

Cart Path Only

I like this course but it seems like it is always cart path only. Maybe it's a winter thing but it makes it difficult to play when you have to keep digging out 3 or 4 clubs and walking across the fairway to see what kind of shot you have. If this isn't for you find a different course until spring.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

No Excuse for condition of fairways

I remember this course the way it was 10 years ago. It was a gem that was well maintained. extremely challenging for a beginner player on the back 9, and friendly staff. Today, the course design hasn't changed. However, the rain prevented us from completing the round after 9 holes and the Pro Shop manager would just repeat, sorry we can't give you a rain check to complete the round. THERE WAS NOT A SINGLE water station on the entire course. The FAIRWAYS HONESTLY LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE USED TO FEED GOATS!! THERE WAS NO SAND IN THE CART BOTTLES TO FILL DIVOTS. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS BECAUSE THE COURSE IS NATURALLY FERTILIZED BY EFLUENT WATER USE FROM THE CITY. Even for winter conditions it was horrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 01/16/2026:
We appreciate your feedback and are sorry your experience wasn’t as enjoyable as it should have been. We’re making improvements and hope to deliver a better visit in the future.
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Staff doesn’t know what customer service means.

If you want to be yelled at by an old Asian cart man, who speaks no English on Christmas Eve. This is the place for you!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Course cool, driving range not, pin placement sucks

Mandatory to swing from mats including driver even though no tee holders. Must stick tees in mat which is really low cut so you have to balance the tee which makes it impossible to set the height of the ball. Cracked my driver head when the ball bounced off the top because the tee was too high. Course is in good condition but short and the flag location ensure at least a two putt. Don’t go if it’s cold had an overly excessive frost delay of 3.5 hours. Would play again (without hitting the range) but not worth my 45 minute drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good

I was pleased with the course for the money. The starter was rude

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

A marshal was rude and offensive

The golf course is pretty good, but a marshal was rude and offensive. I wanted to avoid the conflict but he was chasing me. He said he's a volunteer for Korean customers but his attitude is inappropriate.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 11/28/2025:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into what went wrong and will be addressing it with our team. Thank you for helping us grow through your feedback.
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A marshal was offensive.

The course condition was satisfactory; however, a marshal displayed rude and offensive behavior. He claimed to be a Korean volunteer. I tried to avoid conflict, but he approached me aggressively. His demeanor was uncomfortable and seemed threatening. He appeared to misunderstand his role and seemed to believe he had the authority to remove golfers. His behavior was inappropriate.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 428
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course for the price

This is the best course for the money in this area. Yes, the cart paths are a little rough and there are some areas that could use some TLC (sand traps) but the course has some great elevation changes and is very challenging for the average golfer. I wish it was a little closer to my house so I could make it my regular course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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