The Lion Golf Club sits in Bremen, Georgia, a small city roughly fifty miles west of Atlanta in the rolling terrain of the state's Piedmont region. Arthur Davis designed the course, which opened in the mid-1990s as part of a residential development. Davis, a Georgia-based architect, built a reputation for creating playable yet challenging layouts across the Southeast, often working within real estate communities where routing must accommodate homesites while preserving natural character.
The property features the gently rolling topography typical of northwest Georgia, with elevation changes that add visual interest and strategic variety without becoming severe. The routing moves through hardwood corridors and around natural drainage patterns, creating distinct playing corridors. Water features appear on several holes, and the design incorporates both risk-reward opportunities and strategic options that allow golfers of different skill levels to navigate the course according to their abilities.
The Lion functions as a semi-private facility, offering memberships while also welcoming outside play. It serves the local golf community in Carroll County and draws visitors from the greater Atlanta area seeking a less congested alternative to metropolitan courses. The club provides standard amenities including practice facilities and a clubhouse with dining options. The course maintains Bermuda grass fairways and greens suited to the Georgia climate, with conditioning that reflects its role as a community-oriented facility rather than a high-profile tournament venue.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Lion was designed by Arthur Davis.
Yes. The Lion at The Lion Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Lion is 72.
The Lion plays 7,096 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Lion is 142.
The Lion is a 18-hole course.