Atlanta Course
Marietta, GA, USA





Atlanta Country Club, the heart of golf in Marietta, stands as a testament to classic design principles and a membership deeply rooted in Atlanta's business and social fabric. Its heritage isn’t defined by dramatic championships, but rather by the steady hum of influential figures walking its fairways. Crafted in the late 1920s, the course presents a more gentle challenge than some of its modern counterparts. Its parkland layout meanders through the rolling hills of Cobb County, favoring strategic play over sheer power. While not overly long by today's standards, mature trees lining the fairways and subtly contoured greens demand precise shot placement. A slight draw might be the preferred ball flight on several holes, but the true challenge lies in mastering the nuances of the sloping greens. Willard Byrd significantly renovated the course in the late 1990s, adding length and modernizing the green complexes while preserving the original character. While ACC hasn’t hosted major championships, its prestige is derived from the influential Atlantans who frequent it. And though it is not known for the golf, the members often enjoy a unique aspect of the club: the Friday night cocktail parties on the patio. It offers an opportunity to unwind and connect within the community. Its standing comes from an area that is a beacon of the area's who's who, providing a secluded enclave for golf, relaxation, and discreet networking.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
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Most visitors arrive via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest hub and a gateway less than thirty miles southeast of the club. From there, the drive northwest along I-75 traces the gradual rise toward the foothills of the Appalachians, trading the hum of the city for the leafy, rolling terrain of Cobb County. Atlanta Country Club sits tucked into a quiet enclave in Marietta, where tree-canopied streets and understated elegance mark the transition from metropolitan sprawl to one of the South's most storied and discreet private sanctuaries.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Atlanta has a Course Vaults score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 24 explicit golfer ratings.
Atlanta was designed by Willard Byrd.
Atlanta is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Atlanta is 72.
Atlanta plays 7,110 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Atlanta is 147.