
The Keep Course
The McLemore


About this course
Perched atop Lookout Mountain, The Keep at McLemore is a testament to dramatic golf, carved into a landscape where Civil War battles once echoed. This modern marvel, shaped by Rees Jones, unfurls across rolling terrain, favoring players who can shape their shots amidst strategically placed bunkers and undulating greens. It's a course that demands respect for its elevation changes and cunning design, where wayward shots find trouble quickly. The challenge is visual and real, rewarding thoughtful strategy over brute force. The course offers a thrilling blend of risk and reward, demanding precision and creativity. While not steeped in championship lore, The Keep has rapidly gained recognition for its stunning scenery and challenging layout, attracting discerning golfers seeking a unique mountain golf experience. McLemore's essence lies not just in the golf, but in the setting itself. Situated near historic battlefields, a round here is an immersion into both sporting challenge and regional history. Afterwards, golfers can enjoy the clubhouse fare, where local ingredients and Southern hospitality are always on the menu.
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
- 72
- Length
- 7,722 yards
- Difficulty
- 110
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
The journey to The McLemore begins at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, a compact regional hub roughly forty minutes northwest across the Tennessee state line. From there, the route climbs westward along the shoulder of Lookout Mountain, trading the valley floor for winding two-lane roads that hug the ridgeline through dense hardwood forest and sudden clearings that hint at the drama to come. The final approach into Rising Fawn feels less like arrival than ascension - a quiet, deliberate climb into the clouds where The McLemore reveals itself along the mountain's western brow, perched above a sweeping expanse of canyon and plateau that stretches all the way to Alabama.

FAQ
Common questions about The Keep at The McLemore
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Keep at The McLemore has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 41 logged golfers.
Yes. The Keep at The McLemore is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Keep is 72.
The Keep plays 7,722 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Keep is 110.
The Keep is a 18-hole course.





