417 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro, Alabama 35769, US
(256) 912-0592
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About Goose Pond Colony Resort

The Goose Pond Colony Resort cozies up to the Tennessee River's Lake Guntersville in the heart of the scenic Cumberland Mountains. This 314-acre municipally owned resort features two golf courses, 11 lakesides cottages, a six-room lodge, waterfront campground with one-bedroom tiny cabins, a two-mile walking trail, marina, meeting rooms, The Docks Restaurant, swimming pool and beach. The Lake Course by George Cobb offers river views from every hole. The Plantation Course boasts new Mini-Verde greens.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres326
Year Opened1971
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Room TypesRoom
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Goose Pond Colony Resort

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
557 Reviews (557)
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden jewel of a course

A wonderful course for a relaxing round of golf.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Slow play

The course was allowing a group of 5 and a group of 6 to play on Holladay week end

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best greens in the South

I play 5-6 rounds a month and have not found more lush greens with soft fairways ever. Course has a great layout with beautiful scenery.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice

Course in great shape , greens are fast

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Well worth the visit

I have played the Goosepond Lake Course many times over the years, and consider that to be one of the more pleasant courses to play (scenic and not too stressful). This is the first time I have played Plantation course, and I didn't expect much since it is the younger course and no lakes, but the deal on Golf Now "forced" me to take my kids to try the course. I didn't expect much. If anything, I expected a below average muni type course, and found a course that was much more interesting and greens that actually made you pay attention. First of all, I must say the staff was very courteous and even gave us some range balls for this being our first visit. We didn't think they would even have a range. The putting green is flat, but lets you know the representative speed on the course. One of my sons played from the tips, and the course made him use his driver most of the time. He can normally play with an iron or hybrid off the tee on most muni-type courses. Being the first time, I wish we had driven up to some of the landing areas, but we didn't want to be the "plumb bob slow." But, some creeks were just dry (no. 4) and other actually had water (no. 6), which I went after thinking it'd be dry, too. One of the doglegs (no. 16) was much more straight than shown on the card, and I ended up hitting the ball in the waste wood area where I thought would be the landing area. The ball ran more than average, and I was inside my comfort zone most of the time, so you may want to account for that. All par 5's are reachable, but a couple of them had water in front. One of the short par 4's (no. 7) is very reachable over the water. I can see some good scoring here, but you do need to respect the greens, or have a long putt coming back. And , one of the greens is large and elevated enough for you to think about the club selection. Some of the bunkers had sand depth that were uneven so you may want to walk near the ball to check. I sculled one sand shot and learned. Where I took the stance, the sand was deep and fluffy, but the ball sat on almost hardpan with a fractional inch of sand. I checked after that. I plan to make a trip back with more respect for the green, and see if I can have a better round.

First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

One of my favorite!

Love this course. One of my favorite. A great outing with my son and a special friend.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great Course

Picked up great value in tee time prices on Golf Now and made my first visit to this course. Fairly challenging course with a good selection of tees to select from. Tee boxes and fairways were in decent shape for early Spring in North Alabama. Greens were in good shape and fast. Makes me wonder what they will be like in Summer! hole placement was excellent. The course winds through the surrounding hills and very scenic. Staff was very friendly and professional at this course. Amenities were sparse. No pro shop and no restaurant. Can buy can drinks and golf balls but, that is about all. It is worth the trip to try this course or if you want a change it from its sister course (GP-Lake Course).

First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

The course was well maintained with slick greens and tight fairways, also had a friendly staff

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

NICE Course

It is a nice semi-challenging course. The greens were in excellent condition for spring golf....a bit fast. A course that one could enjoy playing weekly.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Greens

True and very smooth greens though rather hard. Interesting course, in good condition and well maintained and serviced (and only early April), and extremely friendly staff.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Course was well taken care. Open fairways. Staff was very friendly as well as the players. One of the better courses I've played for the money. I look forward to being able to go back and play again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

best greens in North Alabama

Awesome course. Great layout. Some of the best greens i have played in north Alabama. Very true.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The course is set up well.

The course is moderately difficult. Several blind shots. It is winter so not as pretty as in the spring and summer.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course great value!

Great course layout nice fairways and great greens even for January. Beautiful scenery around the lake.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden treasure

Great value for a beautiful course. Different tee boxes offer different challenges. Great conditions and great practice area. One of the better values in North Alabama

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

greens were in awesome condition!

Driver has to be long, but not accurate. Your short game has to be good to score good. Greens were the best I have ever played on in mid-November. I will be going back again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Fall Golf

Course is in great condition. Greens roll true and are in great shape. Fairways overseeded so no dormant bermuda grass to lessen the experience. Would definitely play again

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice course

Tee boxes, fairways, and greens were in great shape. Love the layout, there is a lot of water but didn't seem to come into play often. Greens are fast take a few holes to get used too. 5 star experience for sure. Will be back for sure

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Playing an old friend

I had not played at Goose Pond for at least 20 years. I had always enjoyed the layout as interesting with just enough challenge. The setting is quite pretty on the edge of Lake Guntersville.

Other than a couple of poor fairway traps, the course was in very good shape. I enjoyed the round and will return soon.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Unbelievable course!

Wonderful course! Second time playing, but it's an absolutely amazing course! Pace of play would have been better had I not got stuck behind 12 ladies ahead. Not the norm for the course.. Best club sandwich I have ever had, staff was amazing as always. Conditions: tranquil, beautiful, well maintained with no flaws. Greens roll well, breathtaking water views and elevations. You won't find better around Huntsville area.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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