
Lake Spivey Course
Lake Spivey Golf Club



About this course
Lake Spivey Golf Club sits in Jonesboro, Georgia, approximately twenty miles south of Atlanta, in a suburban setting defined by the lake that gives the course its name. Designed by D. J. DeVictor, the layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Georgia Piedmont, with elevation changes that provide natural contours and strategic interest throughout the round. The course incorporates Lake Spivey itself into several holes, creating both visual appeal and tactical considerations for approach shots and tee balls. DeVictor's routing takes advantage of the property's wooded corridors and lakeside exposure, balancing risk-reward opportunities with straightforward holes that reward accurate ball-striking. The presence of water on multiple holes requires thoughtful club selection and course management, particularly on par threes and shorter par fours where the lake comes directly into play. Mature trees frame many fairways, demanding position off the tee while still allowing recovery options for skilled players. The club serves a membership drawn primarily from the southern Atlanta suburbs, functioning as a community-oriented facility with both golf and social amenities centered around the lake setting. Lake Spivey represents a regional course that reflects mid-to-late twentieth-century suburban golf development in the Atlanta area, offering a familiar test for local players who value accessibility and a well-maintained layout integrated into a residential landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Jonesboro, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1963
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- D. J. DeVictor
- Par
- 73
- Length
- 6,807 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.3/134
- Course Vaults score
- 6.4
Getting there
Lake Spivey Golf Club lies just south of Atlanta's urban sprawl, typically accessed via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the world's busiest hub and a gateway less than thirty minutes north by car. The drive south along I-75 and into Clayton County traces the gradual transition from metropolitan density to the wooded, lake-studded terrain of suburban Georgia, where the hum of the city gives way to quieter residential enclaves. As you turn off the main arteries and wind toward the shores of Lake Spivey itself, the landscape opens to reveal a private, member-owned sanctuary tucked discreetly along the water's edge - a hidden gem in Atlanta's southern reaches.

FAQ
Common questions about Lake Spivey
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lake Spivey has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
Lake Spivey was designed by D. J. DeVictor.
Yes. Lake Spivey is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lake Spivey is 73.
Lake Spivey plays 6,807 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lake Spivey is 134.



