
Alfred "Tup" Holmes Course
Alfred "Tup" Holmes Golf Course




About this course
The Alfred "Tup" Holmes Golf Course sits in southwest Atlanta and serves as one of the city's municipal facilities. Designed by Garrett Gill and George B. Williams, the course reflects the mid-twentieth-century approach to accessible public golf that characterized many American cities' efforts to expand recreational opportunities. The layout works with the rolling piedmont terrain typical of the Atlanta region, where elevation changes and mature hardwoods shape the playing corridors. The course operates within Atlanta's parks system and provides golf to a diverse community of players. Its name honors Alfred "Tup" Holmes, a figure in Atlanta's civic or recreational history, though the specific details of his contributions are tied to local rather than national recognition. The design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels, a common priority for municipal courses intended to introduce new players to the game while still offering challenge to regular participants. The property features tree-lined fairways and greens that reflect the natural contours of the land. Water hazards and bunkers provide strategic interest without overwhelming the layout. As a public facility in a major metropolitan area, the course contributes to Atlanta's golf infrastructure and remains accessible to residents seeking affordable play in an urban setting.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in GA
Quick facts
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1940
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Garrett Gill, George B. Williams
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,159 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.8/122
- Course Vaults score
- 5.4
Getting there
The journey to Alfred "Tup" Holmes Golf Course begins at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest hub, located just fifteen minutes southeast of the course. From the terminal, the route traces west through the heart of Atlanta's urban core, crossing the city's historic Westside neighborhoods where the landscape shifts from interstate corridors to tree-lined residential streets. As you approach the course on Wilson Drive, the transition is subtle but unmistakable - a municipal oasis emerging within the fabric of the city itself, its rolling fairways a quiet testament to Atlanta's commitment to accessible public golf and the enduring legacy of its namesake, a pioneering figure in the integration of the city's recreational spaces.

FAQ
Common questions about Alfred "Tup" Holmes
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Alfred "Tup" Holmes has a Course Vaults score of 5.4 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Alfred "Tup" Holmes was designed by Garrett Gill and George B. Williams.
Yes. Alfred "Tup" Holmes is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Alfred "Tup" Holmes is 72.
Alfred "Tup" Holmes plays 6,159 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Alfred "Tup" Holmes is 122.



