
Canton Course
Canton Golf Club

About this course
Canton Golf Club sits in the rolling foothills of North Georgia, roughly thirty miles north of Atlanta. The course was designed by Robert Tyre Jones Sr., father of the legendary Bobby Jones, during an era when golf was expanding across the American South. The elder Jones, a lawyer and accomplished amateur golfer himself, brought a traditional sensibility to his design work, creating layouts that emphasized strategic shot-making over sheer length. The routing takes advantage of the natural terrain common to this part of Georgia, with elevation changes and tree-lined corridors that define playing angles and frame individual holes. The property features hardwoods and pines typical of the Piedmont region, and the course moves through varying topography that requires golfers to manage uphill and downhill lies throughout the round. Water comes into play on several holes, and the green complexes reflect the design principles of the period, with modest undulation and strategic bunkering that rewards accurate approach play. Canton Golf Club serves as a community anchor in this growing suburban area, offering a traditional private club experience with a membership drawn largely from local families and professionals. The course provides a straightforward test of golf that emphasizes course management and shot placement, characteristics consistent with Robert Tyre Jones Sr.'s design philosophy and the constraints of the natural landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Canton, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1938
- Designer
- Robert Tyre Jones Sr.
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,989 yards
FAQ
Common questions about Canton
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Canton was designed by Robert Tyre Jones Sr..
Yes. Canton is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Canton is 71.
Canton plays 5,989 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Canton is a 18-hole course.



