
Dalton Course
Dalton Golf & Country Club





About this course
Dalton Golf and Country Club, a stalwart of Georgia golf since its founding, presents a classic parkland experience just beyond the city. The course, routed through gently rolling terrain dotted with mature hardwoods, offers a traditional feel with subtly challenging green complexes. Originally designed in 1967, the course has been lovingly maintained and gently updated, preserving its character while enhancing playability. While not hosting major championships, Dalton maintains a strong regional presence, hosting numerous state and local amateur events. Its layout favors strategic shot placement, rewarding those who can navigate the doglegs and subtle elevation changes with accuracy. The club's membership reflects the close-knit community of Dalton, known for its prominent role in the flooring industry. After a round, many members can be found in the clubhouse, enjoying the club’s notable fried chicken—a local favorite and a post-round tradition.
Rankings
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in GA
Quick facts
- Location
- Dalton, GA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1932
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Gary Player, Bill Boswell
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,649 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.3/134
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
Most visitors to Dalton Golf & Country Club arrive via Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport in Tennessee, roughly forty minutes northwest across the state line, though Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International offers a broader gateway some ninety miles to the south. The drive from either direction threads through the rolling foothills of the southern Appalachians, where the landscape gradually softens into the pastoral valleys that cradle Dalton - a quiet mill town turned carpet capital tucked against the western edge of Georgia's highlands. The final miles wind through tree-lined residential streets before revealing the club's understated entrance, a discreet portal into one of northwest Georgia's most enduring private retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about Dalton
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Dalton has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.
Dalton was designed by Gary Player and Bill Boswell.
Dalton is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Dalton is 72.
Dalton plays 6,649 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Dalton is 134.




