
Legends Course
Chateau Elan Golf Club
About this course
Legends at Chateau Elan, cradled in the rolling hills of Braselton, Georgia, unfolds as a testament to traditional golf course design, offering an experience that prioritizes strategic play over brute force. Marked by generous fairways that are often forgiving, it is a classic course that rewards thoughtful shot-making with blind tee shots, gentle doglegs, and subtle elevation changes weaving through the North Georgia foothills and woodlands. Designed by Denis Griffiths, the Legends course, while not having hosted major professional tournaments, has cultivated a devoted following among golfers who appreciate a walkable, player-friendly layout. Griffiths also designed the sister course, the Woodlands course, which has garnered more acclaim for its difficulty. The Legends course has a reputation as the "easier" of the two courses, however, still offers a fair challenge. Beyond the course, Chateau Elan is renowned in the area for its hospitality and the overall resort experience, complete with wineries, a European-style spa, and multiple dining options. Post-round, golfers often linger at the clubhouse, savoring the sunset views and the camaraderie, further enhancing the appeal of Legends at Chateau Elan.
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
- Braselton, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1993
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,738 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.6/138
- Course Vaults score
- 7.4
Getting there
The journey to Chateau Elan Golf Club begins at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), roughly an hour's drive northeast into the rolling piedmont countryside of Braselton. The route follows Interstate 85 as it climbs gently away from the city's sprawl, transitioning into a landscape of wooded hills and emerging vineyards that signal the approach to Georgia's wine country. For those arriving by private aircraft, Gwinnett County Airport-Briscoe Field lies just twenty minutes south, offering a discreet gateway to the resort. The final turn off the highway reveals the chateau's European-inspired architecture rising above manicured grounds, an unexpected vision of French elegance nestled in the red clay hills of North Georgia.

FAQ
Common questions about Legends at Chateau Elan Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Legends at Chateau Elan Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 50 logged golfers.
Legends was designed by Gene Sarazen and Sam Snead.
Yes. Legends at Chateau Elan Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Legends is 72.
Legends plays 6,738 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Legends is 138.




