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Kingwood & Resort Course

Kingwood Golf Club & Resort

Clayton, GA, USA
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About this course

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of north Georgia, Kingwood Golf Club has long been a haven where both relaxed golf and the region’s dramatic natural beauty take center stage. The course, originally conceived in the late 1980s, winds through heavily wooded terrain, presenting golfers with a challenging, yet aesthetically pleasing, parkland-style layout. While no singular, iconic architect is credited with the original design, Kingwood emphasizes playability with generous fairways that reward length, but strategically placed bunkers and subtle undulations around the greens demand deft touch. Its relatively modest length is offset by the elevation changes inherent to mountain golf, creating a course that favors shot-making creativity over sheer power. Players can expect doglegs, uphill approaches, and the occasional blind shot, keeping them engaged throughout the round. Kingwood has remained primarily a well-regarded regional golf destination, content with providing a tranquil and challenging experience for its members and resort guests. The club is known locally for its strong community spirit and unpretentious atmosphere, where the focus remains squarely on enjoying the game and the stunning mountain backdrop.

Quick facts

Location
Clayton, GA, USA
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,016 yards
Difficulty
68.6/130
Course Vaults score
6.0

Getting there

The journey to Kingwood Golf Club & Resort begins at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), approximately ninety minutes south through the rolling piedmont landscape of northern Georgia, or alternatively via the smaller regional hub of Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN) for a more direct approach. The drive winds through the gentle foothills that signal the transition toward the Blue Ridge, with the terrain gradually steepening as you leave the interstate corridors behind and enter the quieter roads surrounding Clayton. The final stretch carries you into the mountains proper, where the air cools and the forest deepens, delivering you to the resort's discreet entrance nestled in the heart of Rabun County's pristine highlands. Kingwood Golf Club & Resort emerges as a serene sanctuary, where the journey's gradual ascent into elevation and solitude mirrors the unhurried pace of the experience that awaits.

FAQ

Common questions about Kingwood & Resort at Kingwood Golf Club & Resort

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

Kingwood & Resort at Kingwood Golf Club & Resort has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 7 logged golfers.

Yes. Kingwood & Resort at Kingwood Golf Club & Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Kingwood & Resort is 71.

Kingwood & Resort plays 6,016 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Kingwood & Resort is 130.

Kingwood & Resort is a 18-hole course.

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