
The Highlands Course
The McLemore


About this course
Perched atop Lookout Mountain in Rising Fawn, Georgia, The Highlands Course at McLemore is a modern marvel carved into a landscape teeming with Civil War history and Native American lore. Opened in 2019, Rees Jones and Bill Bergin sculpted a dramatic, challenging layout from the bluff's edge, capitalizing on the breathtaking views of the McLemore Cove below. The course presents a visually stunning and strategically demanding experience, not for the faint of heart. The terrain favors strategic play, with forced carries and well-guarded greens demanding calculated risk-taking. Though relatively new, the course has garnered attention for its dramatic elevation changes and challenging layout, quickly establishing itself as a must-play destination in the Southeast. While McLemore isn't steeped in tournament history, it distinguishes itself by its spectacular setting. The club's membership reflects its ambitions - a mix of accomplished golfers and those drawn to the unparalleled beauty of the location.
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
- Rising Fawn, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,005 yards
- Difficulty
- 140
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
The journey to The McLemore begins at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, a compact regional hub roughly forty minutes northwest across the Tennessee line. From there, the route climbs steadily westward into the rugged folds of Lookout Mountain, trading the Tennessee River valley for narrow switchbacks and dense hardwood canopy. The final ascent delivers you to the plateau's edge in Rising Fawn, where The McLemore emerges at nearly two thousand feet - a dramatic arrival befitting one of the South's most breathtaking and secluded golf retreats.

FAQ
Common questions about The Highlands Course at The McLemore
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Highlands Course at The McLemore has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 89 logged golfers.
Yes. The Highlands Course at The McLemore is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Highlands Course is 71.
The Highlands Course plays 7,005 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Highlands Course is 140.
The Highlands Course is a 18-hole course.






