Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course
About
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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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Errol4974085 on 05/20/2026
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Photo submitted by eaYLlUbnvYHIzEDWr7EZ on 04/20/2026
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Photo submitted by u314163558821 on 03/16/2026
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Photo submitted by Caddydaddy2 on 03/12/2026
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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
Highlands at Lake Arrowhead
Good, challenging layout. Course condition was good. Staff was excellent. Clubhouse grill has an outstanding burger.
Course is in great shape
Always a pleasure to play here. Course is in amazing shape right now. Only one green had a few issues, otherwise fairways and greens were in amazing condition. Carts could use a little more juice but that is a minor gripe. Beautiful scenery and all kinds of wildlife.
Hi vmo23. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 5-star review! We always welcome feedback for improvement, too. Thank you for playing Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course.
Great day at Arrowhead
Tough course in great shape couple greens on back 9 but sketchy other than that good day. Staff always terrific !
Hi ranger1174. 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.
Great course for the balue
For only $35-45 during prime-time, you can’t find a better place to play golf. The course is in good shape, and is a different, but challenging layout. Greens are really big, and most are 2-3 tiered, so you have to hit good iron shots. Par 3s are fun here. Bentgrass greens that were a little on the slow end, but still true and rolled smooth. Would definitely go back... it’s just a hike from Metro Atlanta.
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First of Many
Other than a little work to be done on traps and a few tee boxes course was great! Greens overall in good shape. Love the layout and that forces you to think about what clubs to use when teeing off and second shots. It always helps when pace of play is good, and it was. As well staff driving through and checking. Looking forward to making it my home course.
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Challenging Course
Lake Arrowhead has nice scenery and is generally a nice golf course. The course has continuous elevation changes and some forced carries. The fairways are reasonably generous, but not resort course width. Most of the greens are quite large. High handicap golfers may find the course too challenging.
The course is well kept, but not anything close to manicured. There are better maintained courses of similar elevation, scenery , and price in North Georgia that are better maintained.
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Gorgeous Views, great value
Beautiful golf course in eye popping natural landscape. Well maintained but a little too cute with the design/layout. Could only hit driver twice playing from 2nd to last tee boxes (one up from tips ). Most holes have something running through fairway (waste area) or just lines that are too aggressive if you drive 280-300ish. Other than that, the course is super scenic.
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Need some work off the course...
This course is pretty challenging (at least for average golfers like me (handicap 17). It is well taken care of and the views are stunning.
Now for some issues:
- a few of the tee boxes were super hard and some had little grass on them
- my cart had tires that had almost no thread left, so in steep descents, it was hard to control - the tires would just slide when I pressed the brakes, like when drifting. A little dangerous especially in a hilly course like this
- the staff at the bar took about 15 minutes to fill our order (which was super simple - 3 rum and cokes, 4 beers and a couple bags of chips). With 4 people behind the counter, no less...
- the beer cart came and we were all happy - except when the guy said it was cash only. Not one of us had cash so no beer, and no profit for them. It wouldn't cost to just get our credit cards that we would then pick up from the bar at the end of the round, like so many courses do. Or, have you heard of Square? It's 2020 people... Who carries cash???
Hi robmartins. 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.
Hi jdevans33. 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.
L A Comments
The course was in the best condition I've ever seen. Greens were very slow but true.
Pace of play was extremely slow and did not see a ranger for the entire 18 holes.
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Fun and Challenging Course with Great Views
The views and elevation changes are amazing. On many holes the views of the surrounding mountains are beautiful. The course was in fantastic condition. The course is quite a test for your game. The location is quite remote, but that adds to the experience. I saw at least 10 deer, 3 snakes and tons of birds. I had a great time today. If it is your first time playing the course, I HIGHLY recommend playing with someone who has played the course before because on the front nine, there are several holes which you do NOT want to hit driver as you will hit through the fairway (#1, #3, #5, #8, #9).
The course has a very challenging layout with tons of elevation changes. The course is well maintained and in great shape. The greens today were rolling quick, smooth and fun. I live over an hour away from this course and feel it is well worth the drive to play here. I will be back to play again.
RettJ, 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 Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course.
Hi u681726926. 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 4 some in front
We are two people playing in two golf carts. The foursome in front of us played extremely slow and wouldn’t let us pass, (poor sportsmanship) and I’m positive these guys picked up my ball on hole 14!!!!!!
Shame on you!!!!
Hi, u314159884997. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Great course off the beaten path
Overall great course. Very challenging at times which is always fun. Off the beaten path and I like that.
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!
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.
Great challenging course!
Really enjoyed this beautiful and challenging course. It is a good ways from the city but I really enjoyed the layout and the condition of the course. Will definitely come back and play there again soon.
Thank you for your review, yury145. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Love it here, quite challenging at my skill level
Have played here quite a few times thru the last 10 years or so. Best value in north Georgia in my estimation. I’m a 23 handicap so I find it stretches my abilities with some long forced carries on a few holes. But great layout (except for 14) usually in nice conditions, greens nice. Flora and fauna an extra treat in North Georgia. I will keep coming to this friendly place until I can get it right.
Thank you for your review, mshammont. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club - Highlands Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Amazing golf course half way between Atlanta and Chattanooga
Lake Arrowhead golf course has a very challenging layout, tons of elevation change and is just pure fun to play. The course is well maintained and in great shape. I live over an hour and a half from this course and feel it is well worth the drive to play here. I have already sent a friend to play this course and can't wait to come back out myself.
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Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Christophe6081586! 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!
Tough course without course knowledge
Played this course for the 1st time in a foursome that were all 1st timers. Quite a few odd holes on this course, and the premium on this track is to know where not to hit it. Even some shots that are struck well may run out into trouble. With that being said, I'll play it again and should be more comfortable the next time. Course conditions overall were good, the driving range is very nice, and the staff was friendly. Greens had been aerated a few weeks back and are close to being very nice.
Hi prlam. 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.
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