
Browns Mill Course
Browns Mill Golf Course

About this course
Browns Mill, nestled in the heart of Atlanta, is a testament to accessible golf, a place where the spirit of the game thrives without pretense. The course, routed across gently rolling terrain near the city's southern edge, presents a traditional, straightforward test. Don't expect tricked-up greens or forced carries; Browns Mill is about solid ball-striking and smart course management. Designed in the classic parkland style, the layout favors a strategic approach. Many holes feature doglegs, rewarding players who can shape their shots and position themselves for optimal approaches. The greens, while not overly contoured, demand attention, and a deft touch with the putter is crucial for scoring well. This course might not be on many "must-play" lists, but it's a solid and enjoyable golfing experience. Beyond the course itself, Browns Mill has quietly served as a community hub for generations of Atlanta golfers, a laid-back environment where competition takes a backseat to camaraderie. While not steeped in tournament history, Browns Mill's story is in the countless rounds played and the shared love for the game that has kept its fairways busy for years.
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
- 1960
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- George Cobb
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,539 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.9/123
- Course Vaults score
- 6.4
Getting there
Browns Mill Golf Course lies just south of downtown Atlanta, making Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - one of the world's busiest hubs - the natural gateway, a straightforward fifteen-minute drive under clear conditions. The route follows I-75 or I-85 south before peeling off into the neighborhoods of Southeast Atlanta, where the urban grid softens into tree-lined residential streets. As you approach Browns Mill Road, the landscape opens to reveal the course's rolling terrain and mature hardwoods - a surprisingly tranquil pocket of green tucked within the city limits, where the hum of the metropolis fades into the rhythm of a classic municipal layout.

FAQ
Common questions about Browns Mill
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Browns Mill has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 40 logged golfers.
Browns Mill was designed by George Cobb.
Yes. Browns Mill is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Browns Mill is 72.
Browns Mill plays 6,539 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Browns Mill is 123.



