
Lee Course
Canongate 1 Golf Club



About this course
The Canongate 1 Golf Club in Sharpsburg, Georgia features a course designed by Joe Lee, who worked in association with Dick Wilson during an era when both architects were shaping courses across the American South. Lee, who collaborated with Wilson before establishing his own prolific practice, brought a design philosophy emphasizing playability alongside strategic interest. The course reflects the rolling terrain characteristic of west-central Georgia, situated in a region where the Piedmont plateau transitions toward more varied topography. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of Georgia golf landscapes. Lee's design approach generally favored generous landing areas balanced by well-positioned hazards that reward accuracy on approach shots. Water features and bunker complexes frame key holes, requiring thoughtful club selection and course management. The greens display the contouring and subtle breaks that became signatures of Lee's work, demanding careful reading and precise speed control. Canongate operates as a private club serving the communities southwest of Atlanta, including Peachtree City and Newnan. The facility caters to members seeking a traditional country club experience with golf as the central amenity. The course has matured over the decades since its construction, with tree growth and landscape evolution shaping the playing corridors and strategic options available to golfers navigating the layout.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in GA
Quick facts
- Location
- Sharpsburg, GA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1965
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Joe Lee, Dick Wilson
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,711 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.7/136
- Course Vaults score
- 6.9
Getting there
The journey to Canongate 1 Golf Club begins at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, roughly forty minutes southwest through the sprawling southern suburbs of metro Atlanta. The drive follows I-85 south before peeling west into Coweta County, where the congestion gradually yields to rolling pastureland and quiet two-lane roads that define rural Georgia. Private arrivals can utilize Peachtree City's Falcon Field, a discreet general aviation hub just fifteen minutes from the property, offering a seamless transition from tarmac to the club's secluded gates. The final approach winds through stands of mature hardwoods and open farmland, arriving at a setting that feels worlds removed from the city left behind.

FAQ
Common questions about Lee at Canongate 1 Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lee at Canongate 1 Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Lee was designed by Joe Lee and Dick Wilson.
Lee at Canongate 1 Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Lee is 72.
Lee plays 6,711 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lee is 136.




