IDLE HOUR COUNTRY CLUB
🇺🇸 Macon, GA, USA

Idle Hour Country Club, a bastion of Macon golf, proudly wears its mark on the heart of central Georgia. The course is a sturdy representation of classic parkland design, routed across gently rolling terrain. The putting greens and fairways are generally receptive, offering a fair test for the casual round.
Originally designed by Donald Ross and later refined by Joe Lee, Idle Hour presents a traditional layout that balances challenge and playability. The course is known for its tree-lined fairways, demanding strategic play and well-placed shots. While not among the most celebrated tournament venues, the club maintains a strong regional presence within amateur golf circles.
The Idle Hour membership has the reputation of a close-knit community, known for their down-to-earth demeanor. It is said that many of the city’s prominent families have enjoyed membership here for generations, cementing the club's place in the fabric of Macon's social landscape.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Idle Hour at Idle Hour Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.9 out of 10 based on 3 explicit golfer ratings.
Idle Hour at Idle Hour Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Idle Hour is 70.
Idle Hour plays 6,727 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Idle Hour is 126.
Idle Hour is a 18-hole course.