
Lake Arrowhead Course
Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club



About this course
Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club sits in the rolling foothills of the North Georgia mountains near Waleska, roughly fifty miles north of Atlanta. The course was designed by D. J. DeVictor and serves as the centerpiece of a residential community built around Lake Arrowhead, a man-made reservoir that figures into the routing and provides both scenic backdrop and strategic challenge on several holes. The property occupies terrain typical of the Georgia Piedmont transitioning toward the Appalachian foothills, with elevation changes, hardwood forests, and natural creeks complementing the lake itself. The layout makes use of the varied topography, incorporating doglegs that follow the land's contours and approach shots that play uphill or down to greens set against wooded edges or water. Lake Arrowhead comes into play on multiple holes, requiring carries or framing risk-reward decisions for players willing to challenge the shoreline. The course balances accessibility for members with enough length and strategic variety to remain engaging for stronger players. The club operates as a private facility serving the Lake Arrowhead residential community, with amenities extending beyond golf to include boating, tennis, and social activities centered on the lake. The setting offers a retreat atmosphere within reasonable proximity to metro Atlanta, and the course reflects a design approach common to many residential developments of its era—routing that showcases homesites while preserving playability and visual appeal tied to natural water features.
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
- Waleska, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2008
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- D. J. DeVictor
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,998 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.9/115
- Course Vaults score
- 6.6
Getting there
The journey to Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club begins at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, roughly an hour's drive north into the rolling foothills of the North Georgia mountains. The route traces Interstate 575 as it climbs steadily away from metropolitan sprawl, then narrows onto state highways that wind through hardwood forests and past quiet pastures dotted with cattle and old barns. As you approach Waleska, the landscape grows increasingly intimate - dense canopies of oak and hickory give way to glimpses of shimmering water through the trees, signaling your arrival at this secluded lakeside enclave tucked into Cherokee County's serene backcountry.

FAQ
Common questions about Lake Arrowhead
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lake Arrowhead has a Course Vaults score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
Lake Arrowhead was designed by D. J. DeVictor.
Yes. Lake Arrowhead is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lake Arrowhead is 71.
Lake Arrowhead plays 6,998 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lake Arrowhead is 115.



