What are the top private golf courses in Augusta, Georgia?

The top private golf courses in Augusta, Georgia on Course Vaults are led by Augusta National Golf Club with a Course Vaults score of 9.8. This page ranks 6 courses, including Augusta National Golf Club, Sage Valley Golf Club, Palmetto Golf Club.

Does this list include courses near Augusta?

Yes. The Augusta, Georgia list includes private golf courses within about 25 miles of Augusta, not only courses whose city field is an exact match. Nearby suburbs can appear when they fall inside that metro radius.

What is the #1 golf course in Augusta, Georgia right now?

Augusta National Golf Club is currently #1 among private courses in and around Augusta, Georgia on Course Vaults at 9.8 out of 10.

How often is this ranking updated?

This ranking was last refreshed Nov 12, 2026, 3:37 AM EST. The page revalidates about every hour as golfers add new explicit ratings that meet the 5-rating minimum.

The best private courses in Augusta, Georgia

Course Vaults is a golf course logging app where members have logged 7,668 rounds in Georgia and rate what they played. These are the 6 highest-rated private clubs within about 25 miles of Augusta, Georgia, ranked by those community scores.

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Augusta National Golf Club
Augusta, GA, USA
9.8
PrivateBobby Jones & Alister Mackenzie
5.0Conditions
4.6Layout
4.1Scenery
4.6Facilities
Augusta National is a very challenging experience for me. Everywhere I turn is a reminder of a moment in golf history. It’s sensory overload and it’s very distracting. The greens are mesmerizing and I could spend hours on each one.
Written by
@Gdub201
Pristine
Must play
Caddies
Sage Valley Golf Club
Graniteville, SC, USA
8.8
PrivateTom Fazio
5.0Conditions
4.6Layout
4.6Scenery
4.3Facilities
Always in perfect condition. Routing leaves something to be desired but overall very playable and enjoyable. The whole experience is what makes it so good. Amazing food, drinks, locker rooms, etc
Written by
@SEGolfer
Pristine
Caddies
Must play
Palmetto Golf Club
Aiken, SC, USA
8.7
PrivateAlister Mackenzie
5.0Conditions
4.6Layout
4.1Scenery
4.2Facilities
True old-school golf club with no frills, full of McKenzie trademarks, super charming, historic, and lowkey atmosphere. Not over-manicured around the edges, but conditions tee to green are excellent - they focus on the important stuff. Green complexes are brilliant and fun.
Written by
@isaac
Challenging
Must play
Pristine
Augusta Country Club
Augusta, GA, USA
8.4
PrivateDavid Ogilvie
4.6Conditions
4.1Layout
4.2Scenery
4.3Facilities
What a great property Donald Ross did a great job with the land. Brian Silva did a great job with the bunker and green restoration. And the change from Bent to Bermuda made the course play firm and fast , even after a rain
Written by
@Matthys83
Driving range
Restaurant
Bar
Bluff/Island
Champions Retreat Golf Club
Evans, GA, USA
8.4
PrivateJack Nicklaus & Arnold Palmer
4.0Conditions
4.3Layout
4.7Scenery
3.8Facilities
Champions Retreat (Island/Bluff 9) is a sneaky good golf course. Always in excellent condition, with fast greens that make you think. I also love the atmosphere around the clubhouse, where all the buildings sit close together and create a little village feel.
Written by
@jensencastle
Driving range
Pristine
Hidden gem
West Lake Country Club
Augusta, GA, USA
7.7
PrivateEllis Maples & John LaFoy
3.5Conditions
5.0Layout
4.0Scenery
NRFacilities
Driving range
Hidden gem
Restaurant

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How we rank

Course Vaults ranks private golf courses by Course Vaults Score (CV score), a community rating from golfers who have played and rated each course. Only open courses with at least 5 explicit ratings qualify, and this list is limited to private courses (not guest-friendly). City pages include private golf courses within about 25 miles of Augusta, so nearby suburbs can appear on the same list. Rankings refresh about hourly as new ratings come in; each page shows when it was last generated.

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Common questions about private course rankings in Augusta, Georgia.

: The top private golf courses in Augusta, Georgia on Course Vaults are led by Augusta National Golf Club with a Course Vaults score of 9.8. This page ranks 6 courses, including Augusta National Golf Club, Sage Valley Golf Club, Palmetto Golf Club.
: Course Vaults ranks private golf courses by Course Vaults Score (CV score), a community rating from golfers who have played and rated each course. Only open courses with at least 5 explicit ratings qualify, and this list is limited to private courses (not guest-friendly). City pages include private golf courses within about 25 miles of Augusta, so nearby suburbs can appear on the same list. Rankings refresh about hourly as new ratings come in; each page shows when it was last generated.
: Yes. The Augusta, Georgia list includes private golf courses within about 25 miles of Augusta, not only courses whose city field is an exact match. Nearby suburbs can appear when they fall inside that metro radius.
: Augusta National Golf Club is currently #1 among private courses in and around Augusta, Georgia on Course Vaults at 9.8 out of 10.
: This ranking was last refreshed Nov 12, 2026, 3:37 AM EST. The page revalidates about every hour as golfers add new explicit ratings that meet the 5-rating minimum.

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The best private courses in Augusta, Georgia

Augusta National Golf Club

Sage Valley Golf Club

Palmetto Golf Club

Augusta Country Club

Champions Retreat Golf Club

West Lake Country Club

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