The Courses
The Courses
We've made it simple for you to identify and get detailed information on the Hidden Fairways course(s) that are perfect for your next golf adventure. The menu on the left will take you directly to any of our courses, if you already know which course interests you. Or CLICK HERE for a map of Hidden Fairways courses. Another option would be to read the brief leading paragraphs below, and click thru to the course that tickles your fancy. And finally, if you know what kind of course you're looking for... or what area of the South you are interested in travelling to, try our "Find A Course" page. There, we've grouped courses into categories, including "Courses Along the Interstates", "Mountain Golf", "Owner-built Courses", "World-Class Courses" and "Stay-and-Play Courses".
So have some fun! Do some exploring. Get the key information you need, and then throw your clubs in the car and head off down the road to your own Hidden Fairway... and some great golf!
Check out the Photo Galleries of Hidden Fairways courses and more
Suggestions for Golf Trips and Spur-of-the-Moment Adventures!
Hidden Fairways is about stepping outside your routine and visiting some wonderful golf courses you may not be aware of. To make your choices simpler, we've organized our courses into groups with similar attributes.
Read more...Keysville, Georgia
See the Applewood Photo Gallery
Located just south of Augusta, in Keysville, Georgia, Applewood Golf Course was for many years referred to as the "Best Kept Secret in Augusta" for its reasonable rates, enjoyable yet challenging layout and superior conditioning.
Read more...Rising Fawn, Georgia
See the Canyon Ridge Photo Gallery
Canyon Ridge, which opened in 2005, is one of those courses you'll never forget. It's simply stunning. The course was beautifully designed by Rick Robbins to complement a gorgeous piece of mountain real estate just 30 minutes south of Chattanooga in far northwest Georgia. Routed expertly through mountain meadows, across streams and along dramatic natural rock landscapes, this course will take your breath away.
Read more...Oxford, Alabama
See the Cider Ridge Photo Gallery
One of the biggest surprises about Cider Ridge is that it's a municipal course in Oxford, Alabama! This gorgeous, scenic and very challenging golf course was designed by Bill Bergin, and was originally conceived as a high-end private facility.
Read more...Hanceville, Alabama
Located just off I-65, less than 40 miles north of Birmingham, Cullman Golf Course is what most municipal golf courses aspire to be. It's well-managed, a great track, and has the enthusiastic support of the community.
Read more...When I first drove on the property at Cumberland Lake Golf Club, I felt comfortable. Sometimes a course just feels right to me, and this was one of those courses. I was there to map the course for GolfBuddy, so I had time to look it over carefully. By the time I finished the survey, I felt like I'd found a worthy addition to Hidden Fairways.
Read more...Flat Rock, Alabama
See the Dogwood Hills Photo Gallery
Dogwood Hills is a golf course you need to know about. It's a Golf Digest Four-Star-Rated facility, so it's a golf course worthy of note. And it's conveniently located not too far off Interstate 59, just south of Chattanooga. But when you add the story of owners Bryce and Doris Slater, who built the course with their own hands, it's even more interesting.
Read more...Fargo, Georgia
Fargo Golf Course is the only 9-hole course currently listed among my Hidden Fairways. And it's also the only Hidden Fairways course with an Honor Box. This doesn't mean that there won't be others in the future, but this course deserves its unique position because it stood out among all the 9-hole courses I've visited in the past year as by far the most beautifully maintained.
Read more...Northport, Alabama
See the Hidden Meadows Photo Gallery
The land that Hidden Meadows Golf Club occupies was originally a sod farm... a great spot for a golf course, especially when that sod farm is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills near Tuscaloosa, outside Northport, Alabama.
Read more...Cordele, Georgia
See the Ironwood Photo Gallery
Ironwood Golf Club sits so near Interstate Highway 75, in Cordele, Georgia, that golfers who travel thru the South should program it into their GPS's and make it a regular stop.
Read more...LaFayette, Georgia
See the LaFayette Photo Gallery
Small town muni's don't get much better than LaFayette Golf Course, in LaFayette, Georgia. This one is a perfect destination for a short golf trip from Atlanta or Chattanooga, located just off US Highway 27 about 28 miles south of Chattanooga.
Read more...Townsend, Tennessee
See the Laurel Valley Photo Gallery
I love national parks… who doesn't?… but a golf course next to a national park is maybe just a notch up the scale on my happy meter. So when Hidden Fairways member, Garrett Roberson, nominated Laurel Valley as a potential Hidden Fairway I was eager to check it out.
Read more...Blairsville, Georgia
See the Old Union Photo Gallery
Old Union Golf Club is a beautiful links-style golf course outside Blairsville, Georgia designed by noted course architect, Denis Griffiths. And it's a very rare breed… a gorgeous new course, opened in the middle of our currently sad economic situation!
Read more...Sparta, Tennessee
RiverWatch Golf Resort, outside Sparta, Tennessee is slightly mis-named, given that there's no resort to be found, but this is a wonderful golf course and well worth the trip. The course sits in rolling Middle Tennessee farmland roughly 60 miles east of Nashville. Beautiful countryside and a wonderful course.
Read more...Fairhope, Alabama
See the Rock Creek Photo Gallery
Located in the Gulf Shores area near the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, Rock Creek Golf Club is a first-rate facility. Designed by Earl Stone, the 18 hole championship golf course is challenging, while forgiving… and incredibly enjoyable to play.
Read more...Elberta, Alabama
See the Soldier's Creek Photo Gallery
Soldiers Creek Golf Course was one of those happy surprises I stumbled on while I was mapping courses for GolfBuddy. It's in the Gulf Shores area of Alabama, which isn't exactly out-of-the-way, but it's not one of the big-name courses typically associated with Alabama coast golf. Its reputation locally, though, is that it's Baldwin County's "Players Place to Play".
Read more...Westminster, South Carolina
The Trails at Chickasaw Point is a lovely golf course, and a great example of the success a community can have when it takes over its developer-owned golf course. On a small budget, with great volunteer support from the community, these folks are providing their community and visitors, alike, a very enjoyable golf experience.
Read more...Trenton, Georgia
Just minutes off Interstate 59 less than 25 miles south of Chattanooga, Trenton Golf Club is a beautiful, scenic, short golf course with plenty of elevation changes, some water and tight landing areas... enough to challenge any golfer's game.
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