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Wolf Creek Course

Wolf Creek Golf Club

Atlanta, GA, USA
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18 holesPar 727,069 yds73.2/143

About this course

Wolf Creek Golf Club, a daily-fee course in the heart of South Fulton, defies the expectations of its suburban Atlanta setting. Carved from gently rolling terrain, the course distinguishes itself with demanding, undulating greens that often punish the misdirected approach shot. While it lacks the architectural pedigree of a Golden Age masterpiece, Wolf Creek presents a stern test, particularly for those unfamiliar with its subtle breaks and borrows. Designed by Bill Watts in the late 1980s, Wolf Creek’s layout favors a strategic approach, demanding intelligent club selection and careful positioning off the tee. Wide fairways tempt the aggressive player, but hidden hazards and strategically placed bunkers lie in wait. Locals know the 18th is the best chance to finish strong as the final hole is a dog-legged par-5 that offers a great opportunity to reach the green in two - just be sure to avoid the water hazard short and right of the green that can come into play for the longer hitter. While Wolf Creek hasn't hosted major championships or garnered significant national recognition, it remains a beloved haunt for Atlanta-area golfers. Its affordability and challenging layout make it a popular choice for weekend rounds and local tournaments.

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.

3317

Best in World

3077

Best in USA

146

Best in GA

Quick facts

Location
Atlanta, GA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2001
Holes
18
Designer
Mike Young
Par
72
Length
7,069 yards
Difficulty
73.2/143
Course Vaults score
6.6

Getting there

Wolf Creek Golf Club lies in the southwestern quadrant of metropolitan Atlanta, a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via I-85 South. The route skirts the city's industrial southern edge before yielding to the rolling, wooded terrain of south Fulton County, where suburban sprawl gives way to pockets of preserved hardwood forest. As you exit onto Cascade Road and wind through the canopy, the transition feels deliberate - a retreat from the hum of the world's busiest airport into a secluded enclave where Arnold Palmer carved his design through native Georgia pine and dogwood.

FAQ

Common questions about Wolf Creek

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Wolf Creek has a Course Vaults score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 37 logged golfers.

Wolf Creek was designed by Mike Young.

Yes. Wolf Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Wolf Creek is 72.

Wolf Creek plays 7,069 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Wolf Creek is 143.

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