Goose Pond Colony Resort

The Plantation at Goose Pond Colony Resort sits along the shores of Lake Guntersville in northeastern Alabama, part of a recreational community that developed around the Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir system. Designed by Don Croft and Phillip Green, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the southern Appalachian foothills, where elevation changes and wooded corridors shape the playing experience. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with several holes offering views across the expansive lake that defines this region's landscape. Lake Guntersville, one of the larger reservoirs in the TVA system, provides both scenic backdrop and strategic element on select holes where water comes into play. The course layout moves through a mix of hardwood forests and open areas, with doglegs and elevation shifts requiring thoughtful club selection and course management. The design reflects the regional resort golf tradition of the Southeast, balancing challenge for visiting golfers with playability across different skill levels. Goose Pond Colony functions as a resort and residential community, drawing visitors primarily from Alabama and neighboring Tennessee. The facility includes lodging and dining amenities typical of lakeside resorts in this part of the country, where fishing, boating, and golf combine as recreational draws. The Plantation serves as the golf centerpiece of the property, offering a wooded, rolling counterpoint to the open water views that define the broader Goose Pond experience.