The Oaks Course

The Oaks Course in Covington, Georgia, is a daily-fee facility designed by Dick Schulz and Michael Hirsch. Located approximately forty miles east of Atlanta in the rolling terrain of the Georgia Piedmont, the course occupies land characteristic of the region, with mature hardwood forests, elevation changes, and clay-based soils that define much of the state's inland golf landscape. The design reflects the collaborative approach of Schulz and Hirsch, who have worked together on several projects in the southeastern United States. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, incorporating wooded corridors and open meadow areas. Mature oak trees, which give the course its name, frame many holes and create strategic considerations off the tee. The layout typically features a mix of risk-reward opportunities and straightforward holes that test course management and accuracy rather than pure distance. Covington itself has grown as a bedroom community for the Atlanta metropolitan area while maintaining its historic downtown character. The course serves both local residents and visitors to the region, offering a public-access option in an area where private clubs have traditionally dominated the golf landscape. The facility operates as a standard daily-fee course with typical amenities for its category, providing a recreational golf experience in a setting defined by the natural beauty of Georgia's hardwood forests and gently rolling terrain.