Cherokee Run Golf Club in Conyers, Georgia, USA | GolfPass
Cherokee Run GC: #12
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4.4
1331 Reviews 1331 Reviews
5 Stars
842
4 Stars
400
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
95.1%
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1275 out of 1331 reviews
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4.4
19 Reviews 19 Reviews
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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4.4
69 Reviews 69 Reviews
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
97.1%
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67 out of 69 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7016 yards
Slope 143
Rating 75.1

Nestled amongst the gently rolling hills of Rockdale County, Cherokee Run Golf Club lies within the Georgia International Horse Park. Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay designed the course. Occupied for centuries by the Cherokee Indians, dozens of arrowheads were found in the Georgian red clay as the golf course was being built. The beautiful landscape is covered in granite outcroppings, native wetlands, and dense hardwood forests. The towering trees line the fairways and the steep inclines throughout the course provide fast, undulating greens. Water hazards come into play on six holes at Cherokee Run Golf Club and there are nearly 100 strategically placed bunkers. The course's signature hole is the par-3 third. This challenging hole demands an accurate tee shot in order to safely make it past the sand bunkers that border both sides of the fairway.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1995) Ed Seay (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirts with collars & golf shorts/slacks are required. Denim shorts/pants, T-shirts, athletic shorts, swimming trunks/warm-up (sweat) pants are not allowed.
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Reviews

4.4
1331 Reviews (1331)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
Brunch 24
Watching the Game 18
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 72
Undulating Greens 59
Bunkers 55
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 71
Locals 49
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 41
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 66
In the 'Burbs 44
Convenient to the City 25

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Played On
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

First time playing at this course. Wide fairways and nice greens. The par 3’s are fantastic. Can’t wait to play this course again in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

So much potential

The course is in terrible condition for the price. Several tee boxes don't have any grass. That's not a winter issue, they clearly haven't had grass for a while. The bunkers are all holding tons of water from rain 4 days ago. They have exposed clay throughout. The greens aren't consistent. Some are quick, others are really slow. It makes consistent putting interesting.

The course layout is not my favorite. There are too many blind tee shots and less than driver/fairway wood/long irons. There were several pins on slopes that wouldn't allow my ball to stop within several feet of the hole.

For winter conditions after the first freeze, $70 is too much. Lesson (re-) learned.

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

12/07/24

Nice layout and great staff! Pace was slow due to too many singles mixed in.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

A fabulous course with great scenery and is always in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter condition

Lots of dry spots and slow painted greens with inconsistent speed. Normally excellent condition and fast greens. Would not recommend playing in winter especially if you have to drive 40 miles from Atlanta area.

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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

The fairways and greens were well maintained and
really good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 103
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth The Trip!

My sons and I have started playing courses all around Atlanta, but CR was abit of a trip from North Cobb. However, it was more than worth it. It is an Arnold Palmer designed course build on top of granite similar to Stone Mtn. It is a beautiful course and very challenging. The greens look like postage stamps at times, but the greens were in incredible condition. Probably the best greens I played this year. We struggled on the front 9 but we found our groove on the back nine and had a great time. We WILL be going back.

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Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cherokee Run

Great course great layout would love to see some trees cut and get the back tee for 8 back in play. The greens are outstanding they have speed and roll smooth.
Course is always a good challenge. One of the best in the Atlanta area
The price is very reasonable and the kitchen does a great hot dog.
This is always a must play on your play list and worth any drive amount to get there.
It never disappoints.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outing

Course was in good condition. I got paired up with three other guys. It was a great group to play with . Good fun for all. The greens were fast and true. I would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great, challenging course... but

I really enjoyed the course. It was very well maintained and the level of challenge was about a 4 out of 5. I booked thru Golf Now and made a partial payment for the booking. My receipt said that I would owe $66.50 upon arrival, but was charged $70. It's just $3.50, but I expect honest practices and either Golf Now or Cherokee Run are pinching off a little more than they should. This made my overall experience at the course not as satisfying as it should have been.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Friendly Staff

Comfy Carts w/gps. Traps need attention. Course was dry and grass struggling to stay gree due to no rain.
Greens were really good.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
DG1
Played On
Reviews 106
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Decline

Cherokee Run is one of the most challenging layouts in Northeast Georgia. The course was known for its beautiful fast greens and premium on shot making. In its past glory, conditioning was typically good to very good. Cherokee Run is now a shell of its former self. The Greens, while well maintained, are slow. Overall coarse condition is at best poor and boarding on unplayable. This layout is too difficult for a golfer to contend with bare fairways, ungroomed bunkers some filled with weeds, and rough that has been grown too long between mowing. Overall, the course is simply shabby akin to pasture turned golf course. Recent years have been some of the financially best times for golf courses since the early 2000s. It is unclear why Cherokee Run has been allowed to rot.

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Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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