Heron Bay at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club

Heron Bay Golf & Country Club sits in Locust Grove, Georgia, roughly 35 miles south of Atlanta in Henry County. The course was designed by Jeff Burton, a Georgia-based architect who has worked on several layouts across the Southeast. The property occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Georgia Piedmont, where elevation changes and natural wooded corridors shape the playing experience.

The routing moves through a landscape of hardwoods and pines, with water features appearing on multiple holes. The design incorporates the natural topography to create variety in shot-making demands, with doglegs, elevated greens, and strategic bunkering that rewards accurate placement over pure distance. The course serves a residential community, with homes bordering several fairways, though tree lines maintain separation on many holes.

Heron Bay functions as the centerpiece of a country club community that includes amenities beyond golf. The club offers a practice facility and clubhouse dining, typical of developments in the Atlanta exurban ring that emerged during the region's residential expansion. The course provides a home club experience for members in the southern Atlanta metro area, with a layout that accommodates a range of skill levels while presenting enough challenge to hold the interest of regular play.