Lake Richard B. Russell at Arrowhead Pointe State Park

WOW, I just played this course for the first time, this is truly what a golf course should be like. Beautiful scenery, rolling green fairways, and green that are GREEN and open to receiving a good shot! I really can’t say enough good things about this course without sounding like I work there. The price we received on the Golf Now Hot DEAL was an unbelievable, $12.00!!!!!!!! Upon our arrival the staff was open and warm, and very welcoming, even the practice area was very nice and well groomed. The course is challenging and more of a placement type of course, but still very friendly when you hit a stray shot, long hitters be wear getting off the fairway is tuff here!!!! Some of the hole over look a beautiful lake and there are ponds all around the course. Over all a great day of play on a challenging course that I will surely play again.

I have played this course several times and each time I play, I am reminded how much I really like the course. It is a 90 minute drive from my home to the course, but well worth the drive. I love the back nine because there are so many holes along the lake with beautiful views. The course is always in great condition and the greens have very few ball marks (ball marks all over the greens drive me crazy at other courses). I highly recommend this course and to boot it is a GREAT value.

I play at Arrowhead regularly. The course is beautiful, challenging, and always in excellent shape. Rates are very reasonable. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. It takes a little driving to get here, but it's well worth the trip. I bring friends in from out of town to golf, and they always want to go back to Arrowhead. The course is built on Lake Russell, which comes into play on several holes. Views of the lake from the course are spectacular, especially on the back 9. The only knock on the course in my book would be that the ladies' tees might be a little far back for the average woman golfer. I wouldn't let that keep me from coming, however. You'll love it anyway!

The Georgia State Parks maintain a number of excellent golf courses of which Arrowhead Pointe is their show piece. The eye candy enhanced by a number of holes along Lake Russell simply adds to the overall first rate evaluation of the course. The layout is interesting and challenging. All aspects of the course-tees, fairways, bunkers, greens- are well maintained. The staff is courteous and professional. Even the hot dogs are good.

This is really a must play course. The course was in excellent shape (except bunkers) and the pace of play was approximately 4 hours. The staff was extremely friendly and they add a touch of class by putting wet hand towels in a ice chest for use on hot days.

I would have rated everything 5 stars, except the bunkers hadn't been raked from the previous day and they charge of .50 for a cup of ice water, although I purchased other items.

Since I have played here before, I was looking forward to all the holes along the lake. Unfortunately Golfnow didn't let us know that the back nine was closed the day we played. They were punching the greens. So we had to play the front twice and it isn't very exciting. Course was in good shape, even the greens, which had been punched the day before. Lots of evaluation changes and carries. At least I did see the lake once! Hope to play it again someday.

I have played some top 10 public courses and this is absolutely one of the best municipal courses in the U.S. On a value basis, Arrowhead Pointe may be the best municipal in the U.S. The undulating tifeagle Bermuda greens are receptive yet roll great. Most fairways provide adequate landing areas, but some care is needed to find a preferred position. Hole lengths are well balanced and provide good variety. The elevation changes add to the challenge without being drastic. Avoiding the rough is critical. While not overly deep, the Bermuda rough is quite thick. The bunkers (sand traps) needed some grooming, but otherwise seemed to be in good condition.

The State of Georgia operates Arrowhead Point. The service level is average for the price range. While the on-course experience was near 5 stars, the overall golf club and experience is not consistent with a five-star facility. Very highly recommended. Note: I rate golf courses on an absolute scale using the following guidelines:

5 stars - Top tier golf course, all amenities, outstanding service/management and excellent course maintenance.

4 stars - Good to great course layout, complete club experience (full practice facilities, locker room, grill, etc...), efficient service/management, very good course maintenance.

3 stars - Good course layout, average practice facilities, average service/management, average course maintenance. No pace of play problems.

2 stars - Nothing special, but an enjoyable course to play. Only minor issues with pace of play.

1 star - Not worth the effort or serious pace of play issues. I take pace of play very seriously.

A 5-hour round is a minimum two-star reduction.

I am a low 90 handicaper who mostly plays local corses around the Anderson SC area. Nothing i have played in the upstate of SC compares to the sheer beauty and golfing purity that i experienced at Arrowhead point. Playing golf with no houses or roads with vehicles racing by is so different. The course is a challege especially if you get off the fairway but id gladly shoot 100 (shot 97) to play this course daily. It is the only course ive given a 5 star too.

Great course that is always in fantastic conditions. A relaxing round of golf. Treat yourself!!

Great course, beautiful and appealing. A real challenge as well.

For me this is one of my 3 Top courses and I played 30-40 different courses. Electric carts, no houses on the course, lake view holes, some challanging holes. Tee boxes, Fairways and Bunkers are well maintained. The greens are on the slower side. The course is usually not packed. The only downside is the 1 1/2 h drive I have but it is worth it.

Beautiful scenery. Quiet surroundings. Well maintained. Excellent food. Cold beer. Friendly staff. You wont be disappointed.

I've played this course several times. Everytime it in prestige condition. Yesterday I took to buddies that have never played their and they were very impressed. I told them it's a hidden gem. Only thing I don't like about the course is your not allowed a personal cooler. I believe for the price you should be allowed to bring your own refreshments.

If you haven't been here, make the drive! This course has some of the best scenery of any in the area and is well worth it. Only complaint was that the greens were just aerated but I could have asked about that in advance but didn't. The Back 9 is easily in the top 10 public courses I have ever played.

Best kept secret in GA!! My favorite place to play. Always in good shape. Greens are tricky. And the views from #12 in are hard to beat.

Fun day at excellent course. Good condition with lovely lake views. Only negative was no water to drink on course- lightning tookut the well pump. Good burger in grill for lunch.

Very challenging course. Great layout Greens great shape