Private

Riverside Course

Atlanta Athletic Club

Johns Creek, GA, USA
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About this course

Riverside at Atlanta Athletic Club stands as a testament to championship golf, forever linked to Bobby Jones's legacy. Carved into the rolling terrain north of Atlanta, the course presents a stern parkland challenge, demanding strategic shot-making and rewarding thoughtful course management. Length is certainly a weapon, but navigating the subtly contoured greens and penal bunkering is the true test of skill. It favors those who can work the ball in both directions off the tee, particularly around its strategic dog legs. The original routing bears the mark of Joe Finger, with later enhancements by Arthur Hills. It is most notably marked as the home of the 2014 U.S. Amateur Championship, forever enshrining its place in amateur golf history. While not typically mentioned amongst the most revered courses nationally, Riverside boasts a strong regional reputation and a deeply loyal membership. It's known for a fiercely competitive atmosphere amongst its members, with stories abound of tightly contested matches and legendary putting performances that live on in clubhouse lore. The club's enduring commitment to the game and its historical connections make it a respected fixture in the Atlanta golf scene.

Quick facts

Location
Johns Creek, GA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1967
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,428 yards
Difficulty
76/142
Course Vaults score
8.3

Getting there

The journey to Atlanta Athletic Club begins at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), one of the world's busiest hubs, followed by a swift 30-minute drive north through the rolling suburban landscape of the Atlanta metro before ascending into the leafy, manicured terrain of Johns Creek. For those arriving by private aircraft, Peachtree DeKalb Airport (PDK) offers a considerably closer alternative, positioning you just 15 minutes from the club's gates. The final miles wind through tree-lined residential corridors and past the serene waters that define this prestigious enclave, delivering you to a clubhouse that stands as a monument to Georgia's golfing heritage and understated Southern elegance.

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Common questions about Riverside at Atlanta Athletic Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Riverside at Atlanta Athletic Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 61 logged golfers.

Riverside was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..

Riverside at Atlanta Athletic Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Riverside is 72.

Riverside plays 7,428 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Riverside is 142.

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