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Golf Courses in Dawson County, GA

Quick answer: Dawson County has 2 golf courses and clubs in this guide. 1 sells public tee times and 1 is private.

Open to the public: Chestatee Golf Club.

Private clubs: Crystal Falls Golf Club.

Dawson County borders Cherokee and Forsyth to the north, with mountain views and Lake Lanier close by. It has one public course and one private lake-and-golf club, both in Dawsonville.

At a glance

CourseCityAccessDesigner
Chestatee Golf ClubDawsonvillePublicDenis Griffiths
Crystal Falls Golf ClubDawsonvillePrivate—

Golf courses in Dawsonville

Public

Chestatee Golf Club

Can nonmembers play? Yes. Book online.

Can you join? Ask the club about memberships.

Course designer: Denis Griffiths

The golf: 18 holes, par 71, about 6,660 yards from the back tees, slope around 141. Hilly and demanding, with a range.

Neighborhood: Near Lake Lanier, a short drive from GA 400.

Phone: (706) 216-7336

Chestatee Golf Club official website →
Private

Crystal Falls Golf Club

Can nonmembers play? No public tee times. Tee times, events and tournaments are for members.

Can you join? Membership details from the club.

The golf: 18 holes, par 72, about 6,825 yards from the back tees, slope around 142.

Neighborhood: Part of the Crystal Falls lake-and-golf community.

Phone: (770) 894-4972

Crystal Falls Golf Club official website →
For homebuyers: Chestatee sells public tee times, so you can live nearby without joining a club. Crystal Falls is private and tied to its lake community, so ask how club membership and lake or HOA rights work for any home you consider. Gold Creek, the old resort course in Dawsonville, has been closed since about 2008; its owners have started building homes on part of the land and say they hope to reopen 18 holes, but no date has been set.

Dawson County golf FAQ

How many golf courses are in Dawson County, GA?

This guide lists 2 golf courses and clubs in Dawson County: 1 that sell tee times to the public and 1 private clubs.

Which Dawson County golf courses are open to the public?

Chestatee Golf Club sells tee times to nonmembers. Semi-private clubs on that list also offer memberships.

Is Gold Creek golf course in Dawsonville open?

No. Gold Creek has been closed since about 2008. Its owners have started building homes on part of the property and say they hope to restore an 18-hole course, but no reopening date has been announced.

Is Crystal Falls Golf Club public?

No. Crystal Falls in Dawsonville describes itself as a private club, with tee times, events and tournaments reserved for members.