Public

Fox Creek Course

Fox Creek Golf Club

Smyrna, GA, USA
PG
Jstevelman
parkermackey10
Lslan
dazedniteman
+21
18 holesPar 623,802 yds62.3/109

About this course

Fox Creek Golf Club sits in Smyrna, a suburban community northwest of Atlanta in Cobb County. Designed by John LaFoy and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain typical of the Georgia Piedmont, with elevation changes that add strategic interest to the layout. The property incorporates wooded corridors and natural creek drainage that influences several holes, giving the course its name and defining much of its character. LaFoy's routing takes advantage of the site's topography, presenting golfers with a mix of uphill and downhill approaches, doglegs that follow the land's contours, and green complexes that require thoughtful club selection. The design reflects the era's emphasis on playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge for competitive rounds. Water hazards and bunkers are positioned to penalize wayward shots without overwhelming the layout. Fox Creek serves as a semi-private facility, offering both membership and daily-fee access. The club provides a neighborhood golf experience for residents of Smyrna and the greater Atlanta area, with a practice facility and clubhouse amenities that support regular play. The course fits within the network of accessible layouts in Cobb County, where golf remains a popular recreational pursuit despite the region's ongoing residential and commercial development.

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.

4049

Best in World

3806

Best in USA

181

Best in GA

Quick facts

Location
Smyrna, GA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1985
Holes
18
Designer
John LaFoy
Par
62
Length
3,802 yards
Difficulty
62.3/109
Course Vaults score
5.4

Getting there

Fox Creek Golf Club sits just north of Atlanta in Smyrna, making it accessible via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), one of the world's busiest hubs, followed by a straightforward 30-minute drive northwest through suburban Atlanta's gentle roll into Cobb County. For those arriving by private aircraft, Fulton County Airport (FUL) and Peachtree DeKalb Airport (PDK) both lie within 20 minutes of the club, offering a more discreet entry point into the Atlanta metro area. The final miles unfold through the quiet residential neighborhoods and tree-lined corridors of Smyrna, where the transition from urban sprawl yields to the manicured grounds and natural landscape that define Fox Creek's setting. This proximity to Atlanta's infrastructure, combined with the club's suburban sanctuary feel, positions it as an accessible yet refined destination for the discerning golfer.

FAQ

Common questions about Fox Creek

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Fox Creek has a Course Vaults score of 5.4 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.

Fox Creek was designed by John LaFoy.

Yes. Fox Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Fox Creek is 62.

Fox Creek plays 3,802 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Fox Creek is 109.

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