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 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
Good value
The course is currently in rough shape on the back nine with many greens looking pretty beat up and some disease in areas. No ranger meant we waited behind a slow group for 2.5+ hours on the front, but once we passed them on the back we flew for the rest of the round. Value is excellent and views are always stunning here, especially on the front. This is an extreme mountain course with few level lays and every shot deals with elevation changes.
Horrible conditions
I have not played this course in awhile and when I booked the tee time I was like wow they went way up in price so maybe they made improvements to the course and it will be better then ever, so first off the tee boxes are absolutely horrible. The greens had so many divot marks old and new putting was horrible. So needless to say we will not be returning anytime soon and maybe never.
Annual Lake Arrowhead Round
Took my brother law to Lake Arrowhead for a round. He was impressed with both the views and the vistas on each hole. I am always excited to play Lake Arrowhead but in the end , I am disappointed.
The weather was great and overall the tee boxes and fairways were in very good shape . The greens especially on the back nine need some assistance and the green side bunkers got damaged last week by the rain.
The pace of play was great and the Marshall’s did a good job monitoring the course.
The course demands shot selection especially on the front nine . I am not sure you was the designer of the front nine but the layout requires improvement
1. iron / iron / iron
2. Needs more length
3. Strange dogleg with an unfair sloping green
4. Ok
5. Strange dogleg on a par 4 . I hit 5 wood 7 iron
6 ok
7 par 3 which has a long carry ( poor tee boxes
8 iron then a 200 iron to the green
9 7 or 6 iron , sharp dog leg right
Beautiful landscape and had (has ) great potential but would require massive amount of work
Had a beer on the patio overlooking 18 :)
Great Course
This is one of the best courses I have ever played. It is a very challenging course as well.
Eval
Overall it is always a good experience. It would be nicer if the clubhouse was open past 6:00 earlier in the week.
Would like to see the sand traps maintained better.
Many players are not repairing ball marks on the greens.
Challenging but beautiful Course
Lake Arrowhead is a beautiful course with awesome views and interaction with wildlife. The course is very challenging but a lot of fun to play. The staff is awesome and several holes are picturesque. I strongly recommend playing a round or many at Lake Arrowhead.
Funky layout but great greens in my opinion friendly staff and a tricky enough course to have a blast but get challenged.
Course improvements
The tee boxes are in need of maintenance and the sand traps need to be raked and weeded. Many of the players are not repairing divots and ball marks on the green which isn't a course maintenance issue but an education issue.
Beautiful surroundings
The course is dropped in the middle of the North Georgia rolling hills. It’s beautiful and filled with all kinds of wildlife, very peaceful. The green and tee box conditions were in rough condition. Many divots and ball marks made the greens difficult to read putts. Overall the course was a good challenge and I enjoyed playing there and will likely do so again.
Wonderful Course
A terrific course that is as challenging as they say. Hit it straight and there won't be an issue. A lot of elevation changes on the back nine, so be prepared for that. Front nine allows you to get your feet wet before diving in the deep end. Staff is very friendly and welcoming, driving range is great with a sand trap to practice, views are immaculate and restaurant is delicious. Definitely will be back to hopefully conquer all holes.
Gorgeous until you get up close
The drive in was gorgeous and the staff was very friendly. The course looked great until you got up close. A few tee boxes were solid dirt. If you barely miss a fairway you’re hunting in 9 inch grass that’s unevenly mowed and full of dead grass from the cut 2 weeks ago. Bunkers were rock hard sand that nobody rakes. Worst were the greens which looked like the moon with the number of ball marks.
It’s a tough course that should be 5 stars but I think the fact it’s semi public has deteriorated the quality of care by the players and workers.
Nice course but...
Lake arrowhead is a nice and challenging course however, 1 individual marshal really dampened the experience. We teed off at 7:43 and finished 12:03 but we were confronted by the marshal 3 times telling us to hurry up. When we pointed out that we were not holding anyone up, he replied that he was going to tell them to hurry up also. Occasionally we were waiting briefly on the group in front of us to clear the greens on par 4 before we took our approach shots but that wasn't excessive. The marshal caused stress on the person that I golfing with to the point they wanted to just quit. The course is great, just the one marshal needs to be more courteous.
Played after a storm
Played Lake Arrowhead yesterday after morning storms blew through. The course dried out fairly quickly due to good drainage with not as much standing water as I had expected.
The course was in good shape overall and was fairly challenging due to some severe doglegs (left and right) leading to blind shots. Some of the par 3s were playing at 200+ even from the White tees with about 90% carry.