07/27/09

Fancy greens, cheap rates, walking-friendly: Bobby Jones

by Jonathan Baker

In Short

Closer to Caddyshack than something Bobby Jones was truly associated with (Masters, East Lake), this course needs to exchange its far-sighted barber for a stylist. On many holes, the fairway blends with a forgiving rough, leading to a "grip it and rip it" mentality which rarely punishes a wayward tee shot. (Read: “four” is yelled a lot.) A slick new strand of Champion Bermuda make the greens surprisingly quick in comparison to the rest of the conditions, and gives the course an edge over most of Atlanta’s in-town public tracks. Short, wide-open holes are fun for the cocky hacker and even golf purists can appreciate the old-school, (1932) walkable design. Don’t expect quick weekend rounds, as the public track is loaded with high-handicappers who enjoy beer drinking as much as the game itself. But a non-pretentious, walking friendly course at a decent price ($30ish for Atlanta residents) is hard to come by, and this option is as good as any.

05/12/09

Pretty good course for the $$

by jHurte

I had a great time playing this course and would recommend it for the price. It is a little further away than other courses, but is fine for a change of pace

• Pros: Resonable price
• Cons: Club house out dated

Short, forgiving course for the budget-minded golfer is a convenient option for in-towners.

by Contributor

Overview
This course needs to exchange its far-sighted barber for a stylist. On many holes, the fairway blends with a forgiving rough, leading to a "grip it and rip it" mentality which rarely punishes a wayward tee shot. Precise putting proves difficult on the shaggy greens, where a short iron can seem more fitting. However, these short and wide-open holes may lull the cocky hacker to tempt fate with one of the few water hazards.

The Draw
Atlanta's own golf legend and the course's namesake, Bobby Jones, played the course once. During Sherman's march, part of the Battle of Peachtree Creek was fought where the golf course now lies. It's one of four city-owned courses in town. Number nine opens with a blind tee shot over trees and water to a fairway situated well below the scenic tee-box--making for a great view of the Atlanta skyline.

03/05/03

Dog Track

by jadams4148

Terrible course conditions, poor layout, no amenities, unattentive staff. But it is not expensive.

10/02/02

OK, NOT top 10 though....

by michaeljrs

This course has tremendous potential, however, the upkeep of the course has a lot to be desired and the pace of place is always terrible

• Pros: Price, Location
• Cons: Pace of Play, Facilities

08/19/02

Worst course in Atlanta

by nickn101

This course should not even be mentioned. Worst course ever. Bad green, you might as well use pitching wedge on the green. Course is so tight together I almost got hit by golf balls several times in one day. Staffs are rude. Will never play there again.

• Pros: in the city
• Cons: bad course condition, poor service

05/23/02

not so bad

by TERRY

I HAVE PLAYED BOBBY JONES ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT WILL NEVER BE A AUGUSTA NATIONAL,BUT IT IS IN PREETY GOOD SHAPE.FOR THE MONEY IT IS A PREETY GOOD COURSE.

• Pros: COST, LAYOUT
• Cons: GREENS