
Mountain View Course
Callaway Gardens Golf Club



About this course
Mountain View at Callaway Gardens Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in the Piedmont foothills of western Georgia, where the landscape transitions from the coastal plain toward the Appalachian range. Dick Wilson designed the course as part of the broader Callaway Gardens resort development, a property known for its horticultural displays and family recreation amenities. Wilson, active primarily from the 1950s through the early 1970s, built courses throughout the southeastern United States and was known for incorporating natural land movement and strategic bunkering into his layouts. The routing works through stands of pine and hardwood, with elevation changes that provide variety in stance and approach angles. Wilson's design philosophy typically emphasized shot values over pure length, asking players to consider angles and club selection rather than simply overpowering holes. The course features his characteristic greenside bunkering and undulating putting surfaces that reward precision on approach shots. Mountain View serves as one of the golf options within Callaway Gardens, a destination that draws visitors for its broader recreational and botanical offerings. The course fits into the resort's mission of providing outdoor activities in a managed natural setting. Pine Mountain's location roughly an hour south of Atlanta makes the property accessible for regional golfers and travelers seeking a combination of golf and family-oriented amenities in a wooded, lakeside environment.
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
- Pine Mountain, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1963
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Dick Wilson
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,057 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.5/136
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
The journey to Callaway Gardens Golf Club begins at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), roughly ninety minutes north by car, though Columbus Airport offers a closer regional alternative for private arrivals. The drive south from Atlanta traces Interstate 85 before peeling west into gentler terrain, where the urban sprawl gradually surrenders to rolling piedmont and the first hints of Appalachian foothills. As Highway 27 winds through Pine Mountain, the landscape softens into wooded ridges and shimmering lakes, signaling arrival at one of Georgia's most storied garden estates - a 2,500-acre sanctuary where championship golf unfolds amid azaleas, dogwoods, and the natural drama of the southern highlands.

FAQ
Common questions about Mountain View at Callaway Gardens Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Mountain View at Callaway Gardens Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 37 logged golfers.
Mountain View was designed by Dick Wilson.
Yes. Mountain View at Callaway Gardens Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Mountain View is 72.
Mountain View plays 7,057 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Mountain View is 136.



