2790 Olympic Rowing Dr, Elberton, Georgia 30635, US
(706) 283-6000
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About Lake Richard B. Russell at Arrowhead Pointe State Park

Lake Richard B. Russell State Park is located east of Atlanta and northwest of Augusta in Elberton near the state border of South Carolina near the Savannah River. It is home to Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course, one of the best value courses in the southeast and a previous recipient of Golf Advisors' Golfers' Choice Top 50 lists. The state park is located on a 26,650-acre lake and home to fishing and boating. There are 20, two-bedroom cottages within the park to rent, as well as RV and campsites. In addition to the 18-hole golf course on the lake, there is disc golf, fishing, bike rental, kayak and canoe rental. The golf clubhouse has a cafe and golf shop and has a banquet room for larger groups.

Facts

Price Range$
Property Class
Acres2508
Year Opened2004
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Lake Richard B. Russell at Arrowhead Pointe State Park

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4.8
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Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

M. J. and posse are terrific!

PERFECT! A hidden gem. Not only is the course beautiful and peaceful, M.J. and his staff all did wonderful. We did the golf package: cabin was great with a splendid view of the lake, breakfasts were great, and the special touches M.J. has instituted (i.e., special cart signage, sleeve of balls and a Pointe ball marker....NICE! We couldn't give the total experience a higher rating. We have already booked ahead for Thanksgiving.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

I love it down there. It’s great scenery, quiet, and relaxed. NOBODY is in a hurry. It’s a hour drive and I’m thinking of making it my weekly course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Conditions in March

Played March 13,2026. Greens are in perfect condition. Overall course conditions are the best I’ve played this early in the season. Can’t wait to play again when it’s a bit warmer. Fairways, tee boxes in great shape. Layout is challenging and fun. Pretty much can hit driver off most holes. The Pointe is beautiful at the lake. Staff are extremely friendly. Checked me in, loaded my cart and brought my cart key. Introductions to others in my group. You will unplug to play here as cell service is spotty for some carriers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Drove 1 hour and a half just to play 8 holes because of rain

The course was nice, but wet and got wetter because of rain. Nice elevation and design. I will be back..

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great views, great course.

The views on this course are breathtaking. The course is in incredible condition and you couldn’t ask for better greens at this time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Our ga escape

There’s a couple of us Sc guys that love to come play this course. It’s laid out well and is a good value if it’s on the golf now sale app. The back 9 is scenic heaven on the lake.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome layout

Fairways were as to be expected in early spring. The greens were In perfect condition as well as the bunkers. I really enjoyed this round!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great public course

I understand why arrowhead pointe is rated as a top 10 public course in Georgia. It was an excellent condition, challenging, and a lot of fun.

Well, worth the drive and the hot deal at GolfNow was excellent

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Great golfcourse. Well worth the bit high fees compared with other state park golfcourses.

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

Great staff

G s eat people awesome course. Met MJ course manage out on the course. Was an awesome experience. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Shock

Just an Awesome course. I have played many courses around our great country & for price there is nothing to compare. The back is as nice a 9 holes are there is anywhere. Will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Great golf course surrounded by nature and beautiful Lake Russell. The course is always in tremendous shape and extremely well kept Hats off to the ground keepers and an awesome staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course around

We live in Greenville SC, but always play here a couple of times each year. It’s well worth the 90 minute drive. Everything is incredible

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Love my State Park Courses

After driving 1.75 hours you hope that the course is worth the drive. Well in this case, the course is absolutely wonderful. Great layout with quite a few risk reward holes - hit long but don’t hit it wrong because if you do bogey or double awaits you. Love the variations of the holes, uphill, downhill, blind tee shots. The greens are in excellent condition, a little slower in the morning due to the moisture on the ground, but when they dried out around noon…. Rolled very true with several undulations. Not much to offer for food choices at the turn, snacks, couple of cold sandwiches, but I was there to play some golf. Great course choice. Looking to return soon.

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