
Forest Hills Course
Forest Hills Golf Club

About this course
Forest Hills, the course inextricably linked to the legacy of Bobby Jones, unfolds across the rolling landscape just north of Augusta’s city center. Originally designed by Donald Ross in 1926, this parkland layout, sculpted from the Georgia clay, plays longer than its yardage suggests. Strategic bunkering guards subtly contoured greens, rewarding precise iron play, while its generous fairways offer a reprieve for those less accurate off the tee. The course’s character favors a strategic approach, penalizing those who attempt overly aggressive lines. Its most notable chapter written as the host of the Southern Open from 1937 to 1967. This event, a significant stop on the burgeoning professional tour, saw legends like Ben Hogan and Cary Middlecoff navigate its challenging layout. While not currently a stop for major championships, the echoes of those historic battles resonate through the pines. Several renovations have subtly modernized the course without sacrificing the spirit of Ross’s original vision. Maintained to exacting standards, Forest Hills provides a stern but fair test for golfers of all abilities. The club fosters a welcoming atmosphere, attracting a diverse membership drawn to its rich history and commitment to the traditions of the game. And as for the lore, some say the ghost of Bobby Jones still walks its grounds, and can be seen wandering the back nine. A tale, perhaps, but one that speaks to the enduring legacy of this classic course.
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
- Augusta, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1926
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,084 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.2/137
- Course Vaults score
- 7.0
Getting there
Most visitors to Forest Hills Golf Club arrive through Augusta Regional Airport, a compact gateway just fifteen minutes from the course, though Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International - roughly two and a half hours northwest - offers far broader connectivity for those traveling from afar. The drive into Augusta follows the Savannah River corridor, where the urban sprawl of metro Atlanta gradually softens into the rolling piedmont terrain and stately oaks that define Georgia's Garden City. Forest Hills itself sits tucked within one of Augusta's gracious residential neighborhoods, the kind of tree-canopied enclave where the transition from public road to private club feels less like an arrival than a quiet crossing into another era.

FAQ
Common questions about Forest Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Forest Hills has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 44 logged golfers.
Forest Hills was designed by Donald Ross.
Yes. Forest Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Forest Hills is 72.
Forest Hills plays 7,084 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Forest Hills is 137.




