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2575 Alston Drive, SE
Atlanta,
GA
30317
33.7457
-84.3028
Neighborhoods: East Lakes, Eastside, Eastside
What People Are Saying About East Lake Golf Club
The Editor
Jonathan Baker
Citysearch
In Short – Built in 1904 as a country get-away for Atlanta elite, East Lake was instantly plopped on the international map thanks to one man. Bobby Jones, the founder of Augusta Natonal and the Masters Tournament, as well as the only winner of golf's grand slam (1930) was the Tiger Woods of his generation, and called East Lake his home course. After falling on hard times for two decades starting in the early 70's, Atlanta's real estate mogul, Tom Cousins bought the course and much of the housing around it and started rehabbing this historic neighborhood. Today the private golf club is…
The Details on East Lake Golf Club
Save Money:
Head across the street to East Lake's younger sibling, the Charlie Yates Course. A Rees Jones designed, par-58 executive course, it has the same greenskeeper as ELGC, but anyone can play at a fraction of the price
Look Good:
Got the invite to play? Dress sharp (no demin) and bring cash. While it's technically a "no tipping" club, it's always good to give a little love to your caddie and shoeshine man.
Parking:
Parking: Don't miss driving down the beautiful tree-lined entrance to East Lake's stunning English Tudor clubhouse, the free valet will take care of your car, and your clubs.
Know Before You Go:
You won't be able to play the Donald Ross-designed, top 100 golf course unless you are invited by a member. And if you do get the invite, get ready to walk, it's caddies only at East Lake.
The Extras:
The Tour Championship happens every fall and includes the top 30 in golf, is open to the public and is relatively cheap to attend.
