417 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro, Alabama 35769, US
(256) 912-0592
Location Map

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
558 Reviews (558)
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
Review 1
Handicap 0-4
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great hackers course

Excellent course for the hacker. Wide open fairways and great mini-verde greens that roll as true as you'll find in the area. Always fun playing this course as the pace of play is usually moving along pretty well.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Recommended
Played

Good layout

The best thing about this course was that the greens were rolling great. The rough was fairly thick in some places. Overall, I would recommend playing here mainly because of the greens.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice and challenging

I enjoy playing the lake course . It is one of my favorites. The staff is friendly. The practice area is top notch. Carts are nice. The only thing that was a negative is the hamburger plate that is served in the deli is pricey & the burger patty is mostly made with soy product that made my son up chuck and my stomach very queezey.

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

Great course!

We absolutely loved The Lake course at Goose Pond! Such a beautiful area, each hole offered a gorgeous view.. The fairways were in such good condition and the greens were just awesome. Best course we have played in the Huntsville area.

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 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent and fun course

Continuing my review. I accidentally hit the enter button. The clubhouse is modern, clean, spacious and the bathrooms the kind you will in a Hyatt Hotel, not some concrete bunker referred to by a previous reviewer. True there is no kitchen for made to order food but there are sandwiches, drinks, and snacks.

Now to the staff and course: The staff are friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Despite the summer heat (daily 95 deg plus) with little or no rain, the course is not burned out like so many here are. The fairways are generous, firm but soft, green not brown. The greens are good and recently aerated, running about average speed. The range is big, the carts are good.

The views on the course are very nice. There are a few water features and gentle elevation changes. Tee box graphics and yardages are nice. Water is available every 3rd hole.

In summary, I am very happy I visited and look forward to taking our association there for our outing in August.

First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Goose Pond Plantation GC

Course was in very good conditions, with fast green. The course is a shot making course with some small targets, blind shots and hazards positioned appropriately. I would recommend this course and its sister course the Goose Pond Lake course over any in the area.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Nice Hidden Gem

Nice playable links style course. Fantastic Mini Verde greens. Like the play it forward tee choices. Hottest day of the year but had great time. Very walkable course in better weather.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Goose Pond Colony GC

Excellent course for the value, conditions were perferct and the greens were perfect! Enjoyed this course greatly!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Average layout, but well maintained

First Impressions:

This is definitely a low key golf course. For a pair of courses that are affiliated with an event destination and a $40-$50 retail price, I was expecting a clubhouse, but there wasn't one, just one of the generic concrete bunkers selling a few select brands of clubs and balls, and a sandwich if you're lucky. One thing to note, too, is that the address of the Plantation Course is about 8 miles from the Lake Course, which the literature doesn't mention.

The Good Side:
Despite its humble first impression, this course is actually quite well maintained. When I played in early July the fairway was lush, and the greens were in great shape. Despite playing on the 4th of July holiday AND a Saturday, there were not many people on the course, and I didn't have to wait. I was quite happy with my round. I'm not sure I would have paid the $40 sticker price, but the Golf Now special at $15 was one of the best deals I've ever had at a course!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Good round of golf

The greens weren't perfect but still very playable. That's only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. Fairways and tee boxes were in great shape. Love to play this course so I will be returning.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A long walk, not spoiled.

I had a great round and the weather was beautiful. The greens could use a little more water (difficulty in sticking longer shots).

The golfnow discount made it even better!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Great course and people

Had a wonderful time. We showed up early and the gentleman behind the counter let us go an hour before our t time. The Marshal (ranger) was very friendly and told us the problem areas of certain holes. Even enjoyed a hot dog and cold beer afterward Would recommend this course to everyone! Beautiful view of the lake!!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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 3.0
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Scottsboro's best.

I've played this course a number of times and enjoyed every game very much. The course is in great shape due to excellent maintenance, friendly staff and a good snack bar.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average 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
T O P 1000
Reviews 98
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Wow! Beautiful

My husband and I played and loved this course. We plan to play again next time we are in the area.

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent Facility All Around!

The Course was in excellent shape! Pace of Play for Weekend Play was Perfect! Marshall easily visible to encourage golfers to keep up with the pace of play! The Snack Bar/Grill accommodates even the finicky patrons. The staff was very outgoing and friendly! I would recommend this facility to anyone! I will be returning on a regular basis! Great job!

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 4.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Plays quick

Greens were not bad based on time of year. Had a lot of rain so fairways were very wet all in all not a bad deal

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A joyful day at Goose Pond Plantation

Those looking for golf in a peaceful and quiet setting, this course offers golf in a big valley surrounded by mountains. Usually a mild breeze, and new Bermuda greens. This course is only 61 miles from Gadsden Ala.

Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Now Reading