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Sky Valley Course

Sky Valley Golf Club

Sky Valley, GA, USA
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Harris “Tweed” English
Cory
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18 holesPar 726,961 yds74.2/139

About this course

Sky Valley Golf Club sits in the northeast corner of Georgia, near the North Carolina border in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The course occupies terrain at approximately 3,100 feet elevation, making it one of the highest-elevation layouts in the state. Bill Watts designed the course in the mid-1970s as part of a mountain resort community development. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes moving through rolling, forested land that offers elevation changes and mountain views characteristic of the southern Appalachian region. The design reflects the mountain golf aesthetic of its era, incorporating the slopes and valleys into a layout that requires thoughtful club selection and course management. Players encounter uphill and downhill lies throughout the round, and the elevation shifts create optical challenges on approach shots. The property's natural setting among hardwoods and evergreens provides a secluded, wooded feel on most holes, though several openings allow views of the surrounding peaks. Sky Valley functions as part of a residential community that includes both full-time residents and seasonal visitors drawn to the mountain climate. The course serves members and resort guests, operating as a traditional amenity within the broader development. The cooler temperatures at this elevation extend the playing season compared to lower-lying courses in Georgia, though winter conditions can limit access during the coldest months.

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.

1482

Best in World

1306

Best in USA

57

Best in GA

Quick facts

Location
Sky Valley, GA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1971
Holes
18
Designer
Bill Watts
Par
72
Length
6,961 yards
Difficulty
74.2/139
Course Vaults score
7.8

Getting there

Sky Valley Golf Club is reached most directly via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, roughly ninety minutes southwest through the foothills of the southern Appalachians. The drive northeast on Georgia 365 gradually trades suburban sprawl for winding mountain roads, climbing steadily into Rabun County where the air cools and the ridgelines sharpen. Sky Valley itself sits tucked high in the Blue Ridge, a quiet enclave straddling the North Carolina border where the final ascent delivers you to one of the Southeast's most elevated and secluded golf experiences.

FAQ

Common questions about Sky Valley

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

Sky Valley has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.

Sky Valley was designed by Bill Watts.

Yes. Sky Valley is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Sky Valley is 72.

Sky Valley plays 6,961 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Sky Valley is 139.

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