597 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville, Georgia 30103, US
(770) 773-7480
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About Barnsley Resort

Barnsley Resort (formerly Barnsley Gardens) is a 3,000-acre estate located off I-75 one hour north of Atlanta and one hour's drive south of Chattanooga. The 18-hole golf course was designed by Jim Fazio and winds through undulating, wooded topography. The rural setting and landscaped grounds feature The Inn at Barnsley Resort, which features 90 guestrooms and 55 one-bedroom suites, ranging from 378 to 528 square feet. There are also original guest cottages. Amenities beyond the championship course include a Spa, mansion and estate ruin tours, kayaking, fishing or canoeing on estate ponds, horseback riding, hiking trails and outdoor pool. There is also a sporting clays and quail hunting program nearby that can be arranged with the resort concierge.

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres3000
Year Opened1999
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Barnsley Resort

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
195 Reviews (195)
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Private Club Experience with Public Access

Barnsley is in excellent shape and is a beautiful golf course. The greens were extremely true and played fairly firm and fast. Bunkers had a ton of sand and were very soft and fluffy. Overall, a course that is extremely well taken care of and a relative value as it feels like a rather high end private course.

I should note that off the tee it is rather challenging. While the fairways are decently wide (40-50 yd landing areas) if you miss into the trees which are on both sides on most holes the ball is 99% of the time gone. Thousands of leaves and sticks will eat the golf ball. Also the par 3s on the back are extremely difficult. Overall I think this is a rather stiff test for a "resort" course. So if you are a casual golfer you will likely struggle quite a bit.

First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden Gem

This course is a hidden gem. The course is in excellent condition. Green are FAST. I would recommend playing.

Verified Purchaser
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 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Barnesley- Best kept secret in Georgia

Barnesley Garden is one of the best courses in South. The layout is spectacular and it is definitely a tough course. The greens at Barnesley in my opinion are the best in Georgia with only a couple of exceptions- it has been that way for a few years now.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 58
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best public in ga?

Great course

I can play here all week!!

They do need to update golf cart it’s bit outdated.

The course is perfectly maintained and manicured but in most natural way.(lol)

We enjoyed much.l

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best in Georgia

Great layout and conditions were fantastic as always. I wish the price would come down.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

One of the best

One of the best courses I’ve ever had public access to.

Verified Purchaser
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 5.0
Reviews 7
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet 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
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Carts

Always a good course but the last two times I've played the course. We have needed 6 carts to finish.. Can't make this up... It's a giant killjoy and messes up your rhythm.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Bday trip

Great course, awesome proshop clerk, 19th hole has some great bartenders and the choices of starters has not changed in long time hut theyre still good. My only two suggestions are get more drink & snack carts rolling and longer. Keep a cart attendant visible at shop until all golfers are in. More golfers more attendants. In other words unless they do this be prepared to go go thirsty or hungry.

Lastly Id love to become a member but wont until the pool is open to members too….thats just so odd.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Sunday golf

We had been wanting to play at Barnsley for a while now. Resort property is awesome with lots of amenities. The golf, however, fell short. Course conditions were not ideal, fairways were dry and firm, tee boxes were mostly sand patches, and greens were fast, very fast… There is no drinking water anywhere in the 18 holes and we never saw the bar cart., so make sure you stock up before leaving the clubhouse. We made that mistake and had play 18 with the free 16oz water bottle you get with your cart. We even tried calling the pro shop to get someone out to our hole with drinks and no one was able to come. In summary, we expected more out of a resort golf course.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Barnsley will CHALLENGE YOU!!!

The course is in great shape and the greens are lighting quick!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 6
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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 5.0
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great shape

Course in excellent shape. Greens fastest in Georgia. Layout just not memorable. Just not worth $85. Good place to go once an a while.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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