North Metro Atlanta Golf Courses and Golf Communities
Quick answer: North Metro Atlanta has 64 golf courses and clubs across seven counties in this guide. 31 sell public tee times. Fulton County has the most private clubs, including major-championship host Atlanta Athletic Club; Cherokee and Cobb have the most public golf near homes.
A homebuyer's guide to golf in Cherokee, Forsyth, Cobb, Fulton, Paulding, Bartow and Dawson counties. Each county guide shows who can play, how membership works, and the neighborhood around every course, so you can tell a public course from a private club before you start touring homes.
Golf courses by county
| County | Courses in guide | Public tee times | Private |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Forsyth County | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Cobb County | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Fulton County | 27 | 9 | 18 |
| Paulding County | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Bartow County | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Dawson County | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Golf near the cities we serve
| City | County guide | Courses nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Acworth | Cobb County golf guide | Cobblestone (public); Brookstone, Governors Towne (private). Bentwater is on the Paulding side. |
| Alpharetta | Fulton County golf guide | Golf Club of Georgia (private). Echelon (public tee times) is on the Cherokee side; RiverPines is just over the line in Johns Creek. |
| Ball Ground | Cherokee County golf guide | Hawks Ridge (private, by invitation). Public golf is in nearby Canton. |
| Canton | Cherokee County golf guide | Fairways of Canton, BridgeMill, Woodmont. |
| Cartersville | Bartow County golf guide | Woodland Hills, Green Valley Greens, Cartersville Country Club; Barnsley Resort nearby. |
| Cumming | Forsyth County golf guide | Hampton Golf Village, Country Land (public); Polo, Windermere (private). |
| Holly Springs | Cherokee County golf guide | No course of its own; Bradshaw Farm, Towne Lake Hills and Cherokee Golf Center are minutes away. |
| Kennesaw | Cobb County golf guide | Marietta Country Club, Pinetree (private). Nearest public: Cobblestone. |
| Marietta | Cobb County golf guide | City Club Marietta (public); Atlanta Country Club, Indian Hills (private). |
| Milton | Fulton County golf guide | Atlanta National, The Manor, White Columns, Iron Horse, Capital City Crabapple (all private). |
| Roswell | Fulton County golf guide | Ansley Settindown, Brookfield, Country Club of Roswell, Horseshoe Bend (private). Nearest public: RiverPines. |
| Woodstock | Cherokee County golf guide | Bradshaw Farm, Towne Lake Hills, Cherokee Golf Center (public); Eagle Watch (private). |
Golf community FAQ
How many golf courses are in North Metro Atlanta?
This guide covers 64 golf courses and clubs across Cherokee, Forsyth, Cobb, Fulton, Paulding, Bartow and Dawson counties. 31 sell tee times to the public; the rest are private clubs.
Does buying a home in a golf community include a golf membership?
Usually not. The HOA and the golf club are often separate businesses with separate fees and approval. Crooked Creek's HOA in Milton, for example, says its golf club is a separate entity. Some communities, like Governors Towne Club, may require a membership when you buy, so ask early.
What is the difference between public, semi-private and private golf?
Public courses sell tee times to anyone. Semi-private clubs sell memberships but also offer public tee times. Private clubs are for members and their guests only, and some admit new members by invitation or sponsorship.
Which North Metro Atlanta golf communities let nonmembers play?
Echelon (Cherokee County), St. Marlo (Forsyth), BridgeMill and Woodmont (Canton), Lake Arrowhead (Waleska) and The Frog at The Georgian (Paulding) all sell public tee times inside residential golf communities. Confirm current access with each club.
Which clubs are by invitation only?
Hawks Ridge, Ansley Golf Club, Capital City Club and Cherokee Town & Country Club are invitation or sponsorship clubs. Most other private clubs in the area accept membership inquiries.