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4.1
1212 Reviews (1212)
5 Stars
542
4 Stars
457
3 Stars
136
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
30
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
84.7%
Recommend this course
1076 out of 1212 reviews
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4.2
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
90.5%
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19 out of 21 reviews
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4.2
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.8%
Recommend this course
65 out of 74 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lake Arrowhead delivers a strategically challenging mountain layout with spectacular views, well-maintained fairways, and exceptional multi-tiered greens. Consistently friendly and helpful staff make every visit welcoming, from the clubhouse to the first tee.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7212 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.9

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect D. J. DeVictor

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees.
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes. No spectator riders allowed on weekends and holidays.
Dress code Proper Dress Required (No T-shirts, denim or cut-off shorts)
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4.1
1212 Reviews (1212)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 16
19th Hole Scenic Views 15
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 48
Forced Carries 38
Undulating Greens 34
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 43
Advanced Golfers 36
Locals 24
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 37
In the 'Burbs 12

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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

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 :)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This is one of the best courses I have ever played. It is a very challenging course as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Funky layout but great greens in my opinion friendly staff and a tricky enough course to have a blast but get challenged.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Pleasure all the way through

Beautiful Drive to Club, Super Friendly Staff, tough Course but Fair.

I will be coming back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This is first of all a beautiful course with lots of scenic views. This course is challenging but not too difficult if you keep it in the fairways. I would definitely use an app or range finder to get distances to penalty areas. I am a 12 hdcp and for my first time playing the course I almost shot my hdcp. The greens were good, people REALLY should repair ball marks though, but this is an issue at most courses nowadays. All in all it was a great experience and a fun round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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