
Of the South Course
Country Club of the South



About this course
Country Club of the South's "Of the South" course is a Jack Nicklaus design that opened in the early 1990s in Johns Creek, an affluent suburb north of Atlanta. The course occupies rolling terrain typical of the Georgia Piedmont, with elevation changes, mature hardwoods, and several creeks threading through the property. Nicklaus routed the layout to take advantage of the natural topography, creating a parkland experience that emphasizes strategic shot-making over pure length. The design features the hallmarks of Nicklaus's work from this period: generous fairway corridors that reward positioning, large undulating greens with multiple pin placements, and substantial bunkering that frames landing areas and green complexes. Water comes into play on several holes, though the course does not rely heavily on forced carries. The routing moves through varied terrain, with some holes playing along ridgelines and others descending into wooded valleys. Country Club of the South is a private equity club that developed as part of a larger residential community. The club has hosted regional amateur events and serves as a home course for members seeking a championship-caliber layout within the northern Atlanta suburbs. The facility includes additional golf amenities and has maintained a reputation as one of the more established private clubs in the Johns Creek area, which has seen significant growth and development since the course opened.
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
- Johns Creek, GA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1987
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,982 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.4/144
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
The Country Club of the South is most easily reached via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), one of the world's busiest hubs, situated roughly forty minutes south of the club; from there, the drive north through Atlanta's northern suburbs carries you into the rolling Piedmont landscape of Johns Creek, where tree-lined streets and manicured estates signal your arrival in one of Georgia's most prestigious residential enclaves. For those traveling by private aircraft, Peachtree DeKalb Airport (PDK) and Fulton County Airport (FFC) both lie within fifteen minutes of the club, offering a more discreet entry into the Atlanta metro area. The final miles unfold through the quiet, wooded neighborhoods that define this corner of north Atlanta, where the club's elegant grounds emerge as a serene sanctuary removed from the bustle of the city below.

FAQ
Common questions about Of the South
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Of the South has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 20 logged golfers.
Of the South was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Of the South is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Of the South is 72.
Of the South plays 6,982 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Of the South is 144.



