15 Best Golf Courses in Atlanta

Five Iron Golf in Midtown Atlanta brings Trackman simulators, high-speed swing cameras, virtual courses, instruction, club fitting, and a sports bar into one urban indoor golf venue. Players can work on technique, analyze a swing, compete in games, or play iconic courses such as Pebble Beach without depending on weather or daylight.

Ansley Golf Club is a private Atlanta club centered on golf, dining, racquet sports, and hosted events. Its attractive grounds and polished setting give weddings, banquets, and formal celebrations a distinctly club-oriented backdrop, while the dining program supports both everyday visits and special occasions.

Capital City Country Club brings together a private Atlanta setting, a challenging golf course, and the polished atmosphere of a historic country club. Its well-kept grounds, immaculate clubhouse, pool, tennis facilities, dining, and event spaces support both recreation and formal gatherings.

Service is a defining part of the experience, with attentive staff and attractive views that suit lunches, celebrations, golf outings, and wedding-related events. Membership is required, so access arrangements should be confirmed before planning a visit.

John A. White Golf Course is a public-access, regulation par-35 nine-hole course in Southwest Atlanta, roughly seven miles from downtown. The layout is quick enough for a limited schedule but still offers an engaging round, with a pace and format that work well for beginners, regular players, and anyone fitting golf into a busy day.

Charlie Yates Golf Course at East Lake offers a well-conditioned nine-hole Rees Jones design just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Midtown, and Decatur. The compact course includes elevation changes, water carries, tight fairways, and a varied mix of holes that keeps a short round interesting rather than routine.

Back Nine Golf in Atlanta’s West Midtown offers private indoor simulator bays for practice, casual play, leagues, tournaments, and events. Advanced Full Swing technology and an extensive course library let beginners learn comfortably while experienced golfers fine-tune their swings, compete with friends, or play in weather-independent conditions.

Tucked into Atlanta’s historic Druid Hills neighborhood, Druid Hills Golf Club pairs a long-standing private-club tradition with a broad range of recreation. Golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, and dining are all part of the club’s offer, while seasonal, farm-to-table dishes add a distinctive touch to its dining rooms.

Peachtree Golf Club is a private golf course in Atlanta with a distinctly historic, refined character. Its immaculate landscape, challenging layout and carefully maintained playing areas create a memorable setting for invited golfers, while the club’s polished presentation extends to its event spaces.

Food and drinks add to the appeal for receptions, celebrations and special gatherings. The atmosphere feels comfortable without losing its sense of occasion, supported by courteous service and attention to cleanliness throughout the property.

Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis Club brings together an 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities, a driving range, leagues, lessons and membership opportunities in the Atlanta area. The family-oriented center welcomes players of different ages and experience levels, with a helpful pro-shop team and a relaxed setting for both regulars and visitors.

Cross Creek Golf Club is a compact Atlanta par-3 course suited to sharpening the short game without committing to a full-length championship round. Its 18-hole layout moves quickly for solo players and small groups, with holes ranging from short pitches to more demanding approaches.

Bobby Jones Golf Course is a polished public golf destination in Atlanta built around a distinctive reversible nine-hole design. The Azalea and Magnolia courses can be played in different directions, with multiple tee and pin combinations that keep the layout varied and engaging. Its fairways, greens and facilities are maintained to a notably high standard.

Candler Park Golf Course is a fast nine-hole public course in northeast Atlanta, opened in 1927 and designed for a straightforward, approachable round. Three sets of tees accommodate different skill levels, making the layout useful for beginners, casual players and golfers looking to fit practice into a shorter outing. FootGolf adds another way to use the course.

Brown's Mill Golf Course is an 18-hole public layout in Atlanta with rolling terrain, broad views and a varied mix of holes. The back nine is especially scenic, while elevated tee shots and natural surroundings give the course a stronger sense of place than its municipal setting might suggest.

Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Course gives Atlanta golfers a spacious public layout shaped by low rolling hills, open fairways and a challenging overall design. The course has enough variety to keep a round interesting, with broad landing areas that can feel forgiving from the tee while still demanding thoughtful approaches.

Wolf Creek Golf Club delivers a demanding Atlanta-area round across rolling hills, wetlands and wooded fairways.

The course feels removed from the city despite its convenient Metro-Atlanta setting. Strong maintenance, elevation changes and expansive views add to the appeal, while food, golf buggies and player-support services make it practical for a complete day on the course.