Golf Trip within 5 hours of Atlanta GA

[kippjr23]

Hello!

 

Group of buddies interested in a Golf Trip within 5 hours of ATL GA. 

 

Not Hilton Head we have been there.

 

Currently looking at:

 

•Southern Pines NC (Mid Pines, Pine Needles, Tobacco Road)

•RTJ Capitol Hill (Judge, Legislator, Senator)
•Crossville TN: Stonehenge, Bear Trace?  

 

Any suggestions?

 

[caniac6]

Being from NC, I am a bit biased to Southern Pines. Just a short drive to Pinehurst, and it's worth going just to walk through the clubhouse, and eat at The Deuce. If you have time, the town of Pinehurst is very nice, too.

[ctmason_98]

Within five hours of Atlanta could be 35 miles depending on traffic. 😬

 

But to answer your question I’d probably try out RTJ Capitol Hill. 

[golfgoob]

In Tennessee, look into the 3 courses in Tellico Village in Loudon. Close by are Rarity Bay, Windriver and Avalon. I know Tellico Village used to do a stay and play package. Not much to do in the area but only 45 minutes or so from Knoxville. 

Edited May 9, 2021 by golfgoob

[Abh159]

23 hours ago, kippjr23 said:

Hello!

 

Group of buddies interested in a Golf Trip within 5 hours of ATL GA. 

 

Not Hilton Head we have been there.

 

Currently looking at:

 

•Southern Pines NC (Mid Pines, Pine Needles, Tobacco Road)

•RTJ Capitol Hill (Judge, Legislator, Senator)
•Crossville TN: Stonehenge, Bear Trace?  

 

Any suggestions?

 

 

Of these three I'd choose the first (NC trip). Variety makes the best type of golf trip in my opinion, and to me if you've played one RTJ course you've played them all so not sure I'd want to do an entire trip at one site (like Capitol Hill). If you do decide to go RTJ I'd suggest going to Birmingham over Montgomery. In Birmingham, Oxmoor Valley (RTJ) is a bit bland, but Ross Bridge (RTJ) is easily the best course on the trail, and you can play FarmLinks (non-RTJ) while you're there (about 40 minutes from B'ham but well worth the drive). 

 

There are some decent courses in Crossville, but none are worth making a "golf trip" out of in my opinion. 

 

Wherever you go just make sure to check the maintenance schedule. May/June is prime aeration time at most of these courses.

[smashdn]

Pinehurst area.

[Cottonseed.]

Southern Pines NC (Mid Pines, Pine Needles, Tobacco Road): This is the best bang for your buck. Really the best group of courses you can get on in the Southeast. Just a bit of a drive or flight.  Weekends are booking up quick through the summer and fall. 

[me05501]

Bertram Realty in Crossville, TN can help you book stay and play packages in either Crossville or Tellico Village. They’re super easy to work with and affordable. 
 

I was part of a 20-man group on a trip to Crossville this spring. Played Stonehenge, Heatherhurst and Bear Trace and enjoyed them all. Primo conditioning everywhere. 
 

The Tellico Village alternative would also be good. Play two or three courses there and add Rarity Bay (Bertram can set it all up).

[tiderider]

On 5/10/2021 at 9:11 AM, Abh159 said:

 

Of these three I'd choose the first (NC trip). Variety makes the best type of golf trip in my opinion, and to me if you've played one RTJ course you've played them all so not sure I'd want to do an entire trip at one site (like Capitol Hill). If you do decide to go RTJ I'd suggest going to Birmingham over Montgomery. In Birmingham, Oxmoor Valley (RTJ) is a bit bland, but Ross Bridge (RTJ) is easily the best course on the trail, and you can play FarmLinks (non-RTJ) while you're there (about 40 minutes from B'ham but well worth the drive). 

 

There are some decent courses in Crossville, but none are worth making a "golf trip" out of in my opinion. 

 

Wherever you go just make sure to check the maintenance schedule. May/June is prime aeration time at most of these courses.

i'd stay away from rtj oxmoor/alabama for the summer ... valley is closed for new greens ... ridge is 'more fun', and a very decent track, but it's bent greens will look like the moon's surface come july ... i'd go to the pinehurst area, or virgina, even ... if not, drive straight south to streamsong ... be hot as hell, but that's quality golf in the summer, given the price ... 

 

and the valley, boring? ... nonsense! ... has the 2nd highest slope rating on the trail from the 7100 yd range ... thorough examination of your golf game ... you need the ability to bend it both ways, more so than the ridge or ross bridge, e.g 1st & 3rd holes, immediately, call for a draw & hard fade, respectively ... greens are angled from the fairway, requiring thought on the drive or layup ... true redan template on the 4th hole, Great Hazard hole on the 9th, and enough short-cuts on the back par fives to make it available or penal ... par 4s are a not the spiciest, but the 3s/5s are very solid ... need to come back down (presumably) and play it again after October ... 

[Golferpaul]

Reynolds Lake Oconee.  Wonderful courses and very attractive rates.

[BirdieRoll]

Maybe you’ve already been, but there’s Grand National outside of Auburn. Just 90 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson.

 

Two courses plus a short course.

[danglingangler]

RTJ will be your best bet. However, a trip to Mossy Oak and Old Waverly in West Point, MS would be a good time as well.