6 destinations · 38 catalog courses · 12 nationally ranked

Best Golf Courses in Georgia

Georgia carries 6 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 38 independently researched courses, with the strongest trip-planning anchors ranked below. Pricing, weather, and primary airports are all real, pulled from the catalog at build time.

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Every Georgia destination, ranked

Sorted by national-ranking depth, then catalog course count.

6 golf destinations in Georgia, ranked by catalog depth. Columns: rank, destination, nearest airport, courses (must-play / total), price range, and best-for archetype.
#DestinationNearest airportCoursesPeak greens feePrice band
1Georgia State Parks TrailATL (Atlanta)3 must-play / 15 total$39–$67$
2Reynolds Lake OconeeATL (Atlanta)3 must-play / 9 total$145–$340$$$$
3AtlantaATL (Atlanta)5 must-play / 21 total$60–$179$$
4AugustaAGS (Augusta)2 must-play / 7 total$45–$85$$
5Sea IslandBQK (Brunswick)3 must-play / 10 total$55–$350$$$$
6Jekyll IslandJAX (Jacksonville)4 must-play / 6 total$70–$135$

Where is the best golf in Georgia?

Arrowhead Pointe at Richard B. Russell State Park at Georgia State Parks Trail is the strongest catalog course in Georgia, earning Best Municipal Course in the Nation #7 on national rankings. Georgia carries 12 nationally ranked courses in Scramble's catalog overall, so the choice between them depends on what trip you're planning.

The Georgia destination lineup

Atlanta Metro

Eastern Georgia

Coastal Georgia

Jekyll Islandvia Google6

Jekyll Island

Nearest metro: Jacksonville (JAX)

Editorial writeup coming in the next pass.

6 courses·$·$1,070/golfer

Marquee: Jekyll Island - Indian Mound Course

Statewide Trails

When to plan a Georgia golf trip

The strongest months for golf in Georgia are Apr, May, Sep, Oct, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation across the state's destinations. Tee-time inventory and rate stacking both tighten as those windows fill; book early in your preferred month rather than late, especially for the marquee courses.

Frequently asked questions about golf in Georgia

Is Georgia a good state for a golf trip?

Yes, decisively. Georgia has 6 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 38 independently researched courses, including 12 courses ranked on national best-of lists. Georgia State Parks Trail anchors the state catalog, with neighboring destinations rounding out a long-weekend or full-week itinerary depending on group size.

How much does a Georgia golf trip cost?

A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Georgia runs about $1,239 per person on average across the state's 6 destinations, with mid-range ($$) lodging. The cheaper destinations come in around $907 per person; the pricier resort markets push toward $1,520. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Use the trip calculator on any destination's page to lock in the actual number for your group.

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This page ranks every Georgia destination in Scramble's catalog by national-ranking depth, must-play course count, and total catalog course count, with editorial overrides where the auto-rank misses something. Trip cost is computed by sample-planning a 3-round, 4-golfer trip at mid-range ($$) lodging for each destination. Weather scores combine 20-year temperature and precipitation data.

Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.