
Mystery Valley Course
Mystery Valley Golf Club



About this course
Mystery Valley Golf Club, carved into the rolling landscape of Lithonia, Georgia, echoes with the spirit of classic parkland design. A product of the early 1970s, the course favors the thoughtful player, rewarding strategic positioning over sheer power from the tee. While length is not the defining characteristic here, the tight, tree-lined fairways and subtly contoured greens demand precise iron play and a deft touch around the putting surfaces. This is a course where the thinking golfer can excel. The original layout, shaped by a regional architect, has remained largely untouched, preserving its unique character and charm, although local lore suggests a number of 'member improvements' over the years. Mystery Valley isn’t known for hosting major championships, it resonates locally as a classic "players course," appreciated by those who value the nuances of course management and the camaraderie of a close-knit golfing community. Beyond the course itself, Mystery Valley is known for its unpretentious atmosphere and a membership that truly embodies the spirit of the game. The post-round gatherings are as much a part of the experience as the golf, often centered around spirited debates over strategy and the elusive quest for a perfect round. The club's famed "Valley Burger," a simple yet satisfying creation, has become a beloved tradition.
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
- Lithonia, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1966
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Dick Wilson
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,705 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.1/123
- Course Vaults score
- 6.4
Getting there
Most visitors to Mystery Valley Golf Club arrive via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest hub and a gateway less than thirty miles northwest of the property. The drive east from the city traces Interstate 20 through Atlanta's sprawling suburbs before peeling off into the quieter, rolling terrain of DeKalb County, where the urban hum gives way to wooded hillsides and red Georgia clay. For those seeking discretion, DeKalb-Peachtree Airport offers private access just fifteen minutes from the gates. The final turn off Klondike Road reveals little from the street - only a understated entrance that hints at the secluded, Tom Fazio-designed sanctuary waiting beyond the trees.

FAQ
Common questions about Mystery Valley
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Mystery Valley has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Mystery Valley was designed by Dick Wilson.
Yes. Mystery Valley is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Mystery Valley is 72.
Mystery Valley plays 6,705 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Mystery Valley is 123.



