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GEORGIA EDITION SUMMER 2014
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Reynolds Plantation
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Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
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Crystal Falls Lake & Golf Community
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Atlanta, Georgia Philip Heretic National Director of Sales 770-331-1775 philiph@golfusamagazine.com
Ashton Hills Golf Club Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club Monroe Golf & Country Club
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The Northern Georgia Edition of Golf USA Magazine welcomes you to get an inside look at some of the finest public, and semiprivate golf courses in the area. You will see beautiful photos of the courses, along with contact information, and links to their websites. In our FREE digital online version, you may click on the link and go directly to the course website for even more information. Printed versions are available Statewide at courses, and other selected locations. We will post those locations on our website very soon. To view all of our FREE online versions of our magazines, just go to our website by clicking: www.golfusamagazine.com
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5741 Lake Oconee Parkway Greensboro, GA 30642 Call Us: 706-467-3151
With so much to experience here, WE SUGGEST YOU GET AN EARLY TEE TIME When you talk Reynolds Plantation, you can’t help but mention the great golf. Six golf courses by legendary architects Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones, Bob Cupp and Jim Engh have created 117 holes of spectacular golf, which equates to a new challenge almost every day of the week. Add to that the cutting-edge technology of swing analysis, club fitting, and on-site club building at The Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation – a favorite stop for TaylorMade staff, PGA Tour and club professionals – and personalized instruction by one of Golf Digest “50 Best Teachers” and Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructors — Charlie King — at The Reynolds Golf Academy and you have a unique, allencompassing golf experience all in one place.
https://www.reynoldsplantation.com
Welcome to Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
http://www.brasstownvalley.com
Nestled among the North Georgia Mountains, Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa quietly redefines the typical mountain getaway. Just a short two-hours from Atlanta & Chattanooga, there is something for everyone at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa. If you're looking for resorts in Georgia, look no further. No longer a secret, the 18-hole championship golf course was named among Golf Digest magazine's top places to play. The Stables at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa offers one- and two-hour guided horseback trail-riding for every skill level. And the 7,500-square-foot Equani Spa, inspired by the area's native Cherokee people, serves up treatments to maximize strength, health, appearance, mental acuity and spiritual balance. Among the wide range of activities to enjoy, make sure to complete your stay with exceptional dining. The Georgia Resort's dining room is known far and wide for its picturesque mountain views, which complement its outstanding food and service. If you're looking for a peaceful and unique Mountain getaway, look no further. At Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, it's an experience like no other.
Let us host your next golf outing, tournament or event. We have the perfect course, facilities and options. We'll help you make it a success. Please contact: Steven Phelps, PGA Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa 6321 US Hwy 76 Young Harris, GA 30582 Direct Line 706-379-4614 Fax 706-379-9999
http://www.crystalfallsgc.com
Life Around a Lake Less Traveled Located just 25 minutes from Alpharetta and 15 minutes from Cumming, we are closer than you think!! We invite you to come check out the best kept secret in North Georgia Golf!!! Surrounding 411 acres of pristine waters, the gated enclave embraces Mother Nature and father time with nearly 1,400 acres of forested beauty, wild azaleas, and enviable mountain views. A magnificent entrance to the course features the scenic foothills to the Blue Ridge Mountains as the backdrop. On the first tee, a panoramic horizon frames the 427 yard par four which can be studied in its entirety. The short hard dogleg driving to the right with a reachable green second hole, quickly tells the story of the variety and challenges lurking in the shadows at Crystal Falls.
210 Marina Way | Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 | Phone: (770) 894-4972
Ashton Hills Golf Club is one of the elite courses in the state of Georgia. It is the only course in the East Atlanta area designed with Picasso-like flair by world famous golf course architect, Desmond Muirhead. Providing golfers with not only a challenge, but a beautiful backdrop as well, it is a course that always remains in excellent condition. Conveniently located just 35 minutes east of Atlanta in Covington, Georgia, Ashton Hills opened in 1997, and was instantly voted Atlanta's Best New Course by the Georgia Golf News (previously Indian Creek Golf Club). Not only does Ashton Hills ofter great golf, and scenic views, but superb amenities also including a large practice range and putting green as well as great food. After playing your round, try a fabulous lunch at The Village Grille, which serves not only light fare but excellent dinner options too. Ashton Hills has also become one of the premier locations for golf outings and events of all kinds in the North Georgia area.
http://www.ashtonhillsgc.com Ashton Hills Golf Club | 10400 By Pass Road, Covington, Georgia, 30014
770.385.0064
http://www.lakeblackshearresort.com
Golf Course
Designed by architect Denis Griffiths and listed on Golf Digest magazine's list of four star-rated courses, Georgia Veterans Memorial Golf Course rests quietly on the shores of Lake Blackshear. Expertly placed mounds, water hazards, and plenty of sand bunkers define the holes and enhance the challenge. The Dwarf Bermuda greens are large and sloping and wide Tif 419 fairways wind through mounds and stands of tall loblolly pines. This golf experience is truly the best value in the south.
Georgia Resorts: Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club located in Cordele, Georgia LAKE BLACKSHEAR RESORT & GOLF CLUB • 2459-H US Highway 280 West • Cordele, GA 31015 Cordele Toll Free: (800) 459-1230 • Cordele Local: 229-276-1004 • Cordele Fax: (229) 271-7400 Email: sales@lakeblackshearresort.com
Monroe Golf & Country Club features a mature, expertly groomed 18-hole golf course with rolling hills, tree-lined fairways and undulating greens. The course is designed to offer maximum enjoyment and challenge for all skill levels. Members enjoy practice facilities including a driving range, sand bunker and a large putting green. The Professional Golf Staff led by Head Pro Keith Tanner, offers private lessons and group clinics catering to beginners and seasoned golfers alike. The Pro Shop offers a full line of fine apparel, equipment and accessories. Gift Certificates are available. Course Superintendent Steve Long sees to the meticulous upkeep of the beautiful Bermuda fairways and Bentgrass greens. The course plays 6300 yards and 70.6/127 slope from blue, 5980 yards and 68.8/122 from white, 5498 yards and 67.8/117 from gold, and 4964 yards and 68.8/115 from red. The Club offers golf activities for the whole family. In addition to the many men’s tournaments, the very active Monroe Ladies Golf Association holds several tournaments and events each year. A robust Junior Golf Program that includes tournaments, parent/child outings and a junior golf camp helps make golf a family affair. Whether you are a beginner or have been playing all your life there is something for everyone at Monroe Golf & Country Club. For more information contact the Club Office at (770) 267-8424 or via email at mgcc@monroeaccess.net
Post Office Box 286, 1212 Alcovy Street, Monroe, Georgia 30655 Clubhouse/Pro Shop: (770) 267-8424 | Fax: (770) 207-8862
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