
Candler Park Course
Candler Park Golf Course



About this course
Candler Park Golf Course, a true intown Atlanta gem, is as much a community hub as it is a golfing destination, boasting a history intertwined with the city's growth and a spirit of accessible recreation. Built in 1922, this nine-hole layout exemplifies early American municipal golf design, winding through the park's rolling terrain and mature hardwood forests. While its original architect is undocumented, the course’s enduring appeal lies in its straightforward, walkable character. Don’t expect dramatic elevation changes or meticulously sculpted bunkers here. Candler Park presents a more democratic challenge. Tight fairways demand accuracy from the tee, and the small, subtly contoured greens reward thoughtful approaches. This isn’t a course to overpower, but one to finesse. While it hasn’t hosted major championships, its charm is in its everyday accessibility. The club at Candler Park fosters a relaxed atmosphere, welcoming players of all skill levels. Forget stuffy traditions; this is a place where families learn the game, seasoned players hone their short games, and neighbors connect over a shared love of the outdoors. Locals know that a post-round stroll through the park, perhaps with a stop at the nearby Flying Biscuit Cafe, is as integral to the Candler Park experience as the golf itself. The course is a local treasure for Atlanta's East Side.
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
- 1927
- Holes
- 9
- Designer
- Helen Smith
- Par
- 31
- Length
- 1,981 yards
- Difficulty
- 25.7/91
- Course Vaults score
- 4.0
Getting there
Candler Park Golf Course sits within Atlanta proper, making the journey refreshingly direct for those arriving via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), one of the world's busiest hubs, positioned just south of the city center - a mere fifteen-minute drive north places you at the club's leafy entrance in the Druid Hills neighborhood. The route traces through Atlanta's tree-lined streets, transitioning from the urban pulse into one of the city's most architecturally distinguished residential enclaves, where the course's classic routing unfolds beneath mature oaks and Georgia pines. For private aviation, Peachtree DeKalb Airport (PDK) on the city's north side offers an even closer alternative, cutting ground time to under ten minutes. The arrival at Candler Park itself is marked by the unhurried elegance of a century-old course - no remote pilgrimage required, yet the club's secluded routing and period character make it feel worlds away from the metropolitan sprawl beyond its gates.

FAQ
Common questions about Candler Park
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Candler Park has a Course Vaults score of 4.0 out of 10 based on 29 logged golfers.
Candler Park was designed by Helen Smith.
Yes. Candler Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Candler Park is 31.
Candler Park plays 1,981 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Candler Park is 91.



