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Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course
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Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Highland Course at Lake Arrowhead weaves through rolling woodlands. Every hole offers unique scenery and stunning mountain views. The golf course was completely redesigned in 2008, which makes it one of Atlanta's younger courses; nevertheless it has quickly garnered a strong following amongst locals thanks to not only the challenging layout but also the affordable rates and beautiful setting. Lake Arrowhead's convenient location makes it even more appealing, it sits less than an hour north of Atlanta. The golf course features strategically placed bunkers and plenty of trees. It is a layout that requires careful course management. The 14th hole is arguably the most difficult. This tricky par 5 is known to test even the most skilled players.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands | 72 | 7212 yards | 74.9 | 136 |
| Blue Fox | 72 | 6764 yards | 72.7 | 131 |
| White Eagle | 72 | 6294 yards | 70.5 | 126 |
| Gray Wolf | 72 | 5600 yards | 67.5 | 119 |
| Gray Wolf (W) | 72 | 5600 yards | 72.4 | 133 |
| Red Cloud | 72 | 4700 yards | 63.8 | 103 |
| Red Cloud (W) | 72 | 4700 yards | 68.1 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands M: 75.3/138 | 518 | 177 | 335 | 384 | 576 | 468 | 235 | 457 | 422 | 3572 | 514 | 355 | 472 | 217 | 379 | 431 | 341 | 161 | 556 | 3426 | 6998 |
| Blue Fox M: 73.3/133 | 484 | 139 | 316 | 355 | 548 | 406 | 213 | 435 | 401 | 3297 | 474 | 331 | 442 | 204 | 372 | 411 | 312 | 145 | 522 | 3213 | 6510 |
| White Eagle M: 71.4/130 | 471 | 132 | 284 | 327 | 492 | 388 | 185 | 403 | 383 | 3065 | 450 | 307 | 410 | 192 | 351 | 406 | 284 | 126 | 458 | 2984 | 6049 |
| Gray Wolf M: 68.1/122 W: 73.1/130 | 442 | 115 | 252 | 301 | 436 | 334 | 148 | 371 | 353 | 2752 | 423 | 263 | 385 | 139 | 317 | 311 | 256 | 104 | 429 | 2627 | 5379 |
| Gray/Red M: 66.4/113 W: 70.8/123 | 393 | 115 | 227 | 271 | 436 | 330 | 148 | 365 | 335 | 2620 | 423 | 259 | 368 | 139 | 297 | 304 | 227 | 104 | 404 | 2525 | 5145 |
| Red Cloud M: 64.4/106 W: 68.9/117 | 393 | 87 | 227 | 271 | 162 | 330 | 92 | 365 | 335 | 2262 | 364 | 259 | 368 | 71 | 297 | 304 | 227 | 72 | 404 | 2366 | 4628 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 4 |
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Photo submitted by AidensShots on 08/29/2025
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Photo submitted by zlerner18 on 06/23/2025
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Photo submitted by goldengreekGI on 08/05/2024
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Photo submitted by mattbutcher85 on 04/14/2024
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Photo submitted by mattbutcher85 on 04/14/2024
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Photo submitted by LarrySchmadacali on 10/29/2023
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Photo submitted by LarrySchmadacali on 10/29/2023
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Photo submitted by gwlsr52657 on 09/21/2023
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Photo submitted by richlsalas on 07/03/2023
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Photo submitted by billtheisen on 05/01/2023
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Photo submitted by u436692055 on 03/27/2023
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Photo submitted by u000007924802 on 11/03/2022
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18th...long par 5 Photo submitted by IcYFCJ3uInUKcAbU7hZH on 09/29/2022
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Hole 1, 3 shot par 5. Photo submitted by u464177714 on 01/07/2022
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Just the beginning…… Photo submitted by u464177714 on 12/05/2021
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Photo submitted by u5998770 on 08/04/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161272258 on 07/16/2021
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Clubhouse porch Photo submitted by u000008218955 on 07/08/2020
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#8 green looking back toward tee box Photo submitted by vmo23 on 07/04/2020
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Photo submitted by yury145 on 06/03/2020
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Photo submitted by vmo23 on 12/30/2019
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Many greens look like this Photo submitted by Hail2rdskins on 12/01/2019
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Too bad greens were horrible Photo submitted by Hail2rdskins on 12/01/2019
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Many greens looked like this Photo submitted by Hail2rdskins on 12/01/2019
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Photo submitted by Hail2rdskins on 12/01/2019
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First tee. Photo submitted by 4nsicguy on 09/12/2019
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Fifth fairway from green. Photo submitted by 4nsicguy on 09/12/2019
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Fifteenth fairway. Photo submitted by 4nsicguy on 09/12/2019
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On the 18th green Photo submitted by fishyracer24 on 08/30/2019
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Photo submitted by rmalone0318 on 07/20/2019
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Photo submitted by rmalone0318 on 07/20/2019
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Photo submitted by rmalone0318 on 07/20/2019
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Photo submitted by rmalone0318 on 07/20/2019
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Photo submitted by fishyracer24 on 06/22/2019
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Photo submitted by u5071506 on 06/02/2018
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Photo submitted by Chuck9945807 on 12/11/2012
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Very interesting
Very interesting layout, what I would call quirky. First time playing, love the challenge. It is difficult, back 9 more forgiving. It’s a strategy/course management course, not a grip it and rip it course. Took a couple holes before you could pull driver. Beautiful scenery, true mountain course. A ton of elevation changes. A bunch of greens couldn’t see the surface on approach which I don’t like. Greens were awesome, a tad slow, but rolled true. Very undulating which makes you bring your putting A -game. Bunkers not in good shape and carts were borderline terrible. Would definitely play again now that I saw it for the first time.
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. Thank you for playing Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course.
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Hidden gem worth every minute to get there.
Lake Arrowhead is out in the middle of nowhere so that’s why 1 star was given for off course amenities. The dining area is ok. However, that’s the last thing I can complain about. Nice practice area, big putting green, and everything is close together. The course layout is amazing. Long and short par 3’s and 4’s. Mountain View’s, wildlife walking around the course, and a lot of cleverly designed golf holes. Greens look great. They haven’t been fast yet, both they roll true. Your ball wont hop on you. My biggest regret is living in this area for 20 years and recently finding this place. Go, worth the drive.
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course.
Steve’s review
If you want a challenging course this is it. Bring your A game. Be aware of the animal life, you my see bears, tigers, turkeys, or the occasional birdies. Really, this is an amazing course. Excellent price.
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We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course.
Thank you for visiting us at Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
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Stay away
If not, everyone will find out how nice this course is and crowd us out. Eye candy everywhere. Great variation of holes. Affordable. Greens good. I gave 1 star off golf amenities because there are none. It’s out in the middle of nowhere. I drive a full hour and it’s worth it.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Beautiful course
Glad this became a public course...close to home and beautiful
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course!
Beautiful course
First, let me say that the course is absolutely gorgeous. Especially this time of year. It was one of the most spectacular views I have ever seen while playing 18. Weather conditions were difficult to say the least. Winds were a consistent 20 miles an hour throughout the day and the high for the day at the course was 43. So needless to say, certain holes were a bit brisk and chilly. Which leads me to the staff: absolutely outstanding !! Very pleasant, very willing to accommodate and when one of the players in our group had not dressed accordingly for the weather conditions, the staff gave him hand warmers so we could finish our round rather than quit at 9 holes. The vast majority of the holes were not affected by the adverse weather conditions, so it made the sound much more palatable. Two of the holes were especially challenging, but the other 16 were playable for all levels. Course and greens were in good shape and pace of play was more than acceptable. Whole hearted recommend this course, but weather conditions might be a factor in your level of enjoyment.
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 Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course.
Thank you for visiting us at Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
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Bad Mgmt
I had purchased an 11:50am tee time. When I checked into the course there was no mention of the Members tournament that was on the course or that they had a two hour frost delay. Neither of these two events is unusual, but they are important to my rating. I played the first four holes in 30mins as a single when I ran into the tournament. The tournament was playing at a SIX (6) hour pace with no intention of speeding up. I went into the clubhouse to get a rain check. I was promptly told "we dont get any of the TeeOff money. I would have to talk to Golf now." I did not ask for any money, just simply trying to play on a day where it would not be 6 -7 hours to play a round. I left the clubhouse furious, but returned. I told the staff i should not have stormed out, but again I was not asking for money just the ability to play. I said the GM could have simply said okay come back and pay the difference, but he did not. After I said this he agreed, but it was to late the damage was done in my mind. They really did not care about my experience on the course. If they told me about the tournament when I checked in I would not have even started the round. I drove 40mins for nothing!! I will not be returning to the course!!
Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback of your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced at the course with us. We mentioned you'd have to go through GolfNow, but didn't get the chance to help you, and we tried to offer different solutions as well. However, your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop. We hope to hear from you soon!
Lake Arrowhead
Very interesting design. Lots of elevation changes. Staff is top notch.
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 Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course.
SLOW
Waited on every tee box. Rangers need to do their jobs
Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means 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 are glad to see you rated the course conditions and value to be great during your game. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course. We hope to see you again soon.
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