
Whitepath Course
Whitepath Golf Club




About this course
Whitepath Golf Club sits in the North Georgia mountains near Ellijay, a small town known for its apple orchards and proximity to the Chattahoochee National Forest. The course was designed by Rocky Roquemore, a regional architect who has worked primarily in the southeastern United States. The property occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the southern Appalachian foothills, where elevation changes and natural contours provide variety in hole design and playing angles. The routing takes advantage of the topography, with holes moving through wooded corridors and across ridgelines that offer views of the surrounding mountain landscape. Fairways typically follow the land's natural movement, and greens are positioned to incorporate slope and drainage patterns common to the region. Water features appear on several holes, and the tree-lined character creates defined playing corridors that require accuracy from the tee. Ellijay's location in Gilmer County places Whitepath within a region that has seen modest residential and recreational development over recent decades, as the area attracts visitors seeking mountain scenery and outdoor recreation. The course serves both members and guests looking for golf in a setting removed from metropolitan Atlanta, roughly ninety minutes to the south. The club operates as part of the broader community of mountain courses in North Georgia, where elevation and climate create playing conditions distinct from the state's piedmont and coastal regions.
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
- Ellijay, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1987
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Rocky Roquemore
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,400 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.1/128
- Course Vaults score
- 6.9
Getting there
The journey to Whitepath Golf Club begins at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, roughly ninety minutes south of the North Georgia mountains. The drive north traces Interstate 575 as it climbs steadily out of the metro sprawl, eventually dissolving into the two-lane charm of Highway 515 as the terrain shifts to rolling hardwood ridges and the first hints of Appalachian elevation. The final approach winds through the quiet town of Ellijay - known more for apple orchards than fairways - before ascending into the forested high country where Whitepath reveals itself as one of the region's most discreet mountain sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Whitepath
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Whitepath has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.
Whitepath was designed by Rocky Roquemore.
Yes. Whitepath is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Whitepath is 72.
Whitepath plays 6,400 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Whitepath is 128.



