The Blue Ridge Mountains provide an incredible setting for a day of golf. Rolling hills, mountain views, winding creeks, lakes, and lush forests surround many of the courses throughout North Georgia, making the scenery almost as enjoyable as the game itself.
Whether you’re an experienced golfer looking for a challenging mountain course or a casual player hoping to fit a round into your vacation, Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Blairsville, Young Harris, and the surrounding North Georgia Mountains offer several excellent golf courses within an easy drive.
Stay in a cabin in Blue Ridge or Ellijay, and spend the morning on the greens, explore a winery or mountain town in the afternoon, and finish the day relaxing in a hot tub or around the fire pit.
What are the Best Golf Courses Near Blue Ridge & Ellijay?
Golf Courses in Ellijay, GA
Whitepath Golf Club
1156 Shenandoa Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540
706-276-3080
Located about five miles north of Ellijay, Whitepath Golf Club is a public golf course surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and views toward the Cohutta Wilderness. The course incorporates the natural North Georgia landscape, including the eight-acre Whitepath Lake, the Ellijay River, creeks, ponds, rolling terrain, and mountain views.
Designed by Rocky Roquemore and Joe Lee, Whitepath offers enough challenge to keep experienced golfers interested while still being approachable for recreational players. The course is also known for its smaller, fast bentgrass greens and elevated areas that make club selection especially important on certain holes.
One of the things we love about Whitepath is its peaceful mountain setting. Wildlife sightings are common, adding another element to a day on the course.
What Are Golfers Saying About Whitepath Golf Club?
“Beautiful course tucked away in the North Georgia Mountains, with a few challenging tees that keep things interesting. We really enjoyed seeing the wildlife throughout the course along with the beautiful mountain views.”
Cabin Rentals Near Whitepath Golf Club
If golfing is part of your Ellijay vacation plans, several Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals properties put you in a convenient location for Whitepath, including our Lake Buckhorn cabins, Stargazer, Waterfall Lodge, Bella Vista, and Fireside Lodge. That makes it easy to enjoy a morning round and still have plenty of time afterward to relax at your cabin or explore downtown Ellijay, local wineries, orchards, and other North Georgia attractions.
Golf Courses Near Blue Ridge, GA
Old Toccoa Farm
596 Curtis Switch Road, Mineral Bluff, GA 30559
706-946-4653
For golfers staying in Blue Ridge, Old Toccoa Farm has become one of the area’s standout golf experiences. Located in Mineral Bluff, just outside Blue Ridge, Old Toccoa Farm is a semi-private course where public play is currently welcomed six days a week. Public golfers must call ahead to reserve a tee time and may make reservations up to 7 days in advance. The course is closed on Tuesdays.
The course is beautifully integrated into the surrounding mountain landscape and Toccoa River Valley, creating the type of scenery golfers hope to find when planning a North Georgia mountain golf vacation.
Old Toccoa Farm also offers a driving range, chipping area, and putting greens for golfers with scheduled tee times, and rental clubs are available.
Why Do Golfers Like Old Toccoa Farm?
- Mountain scenery
- An upscale golf experience
- Practice facilities
- Convenient access from the Blue Ridge area.
Cabin Rentals Near Old Toccoa Farm
Morning Breeze has several cabins convenient to Old Toccoa Farm, including Meadow Creek, Folklore, Eagle Sky, Cabin in the Sky, and Eagle Ridge. These cabins make a great home base for golfers who want to be close to the course while still enjoying everything that makes a Blue Ridge cabin vacation special.
Golf Courses in Blairsville, GA
Butternut Creek Golf Course
129 Union County Recreation Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-439-6076
Surrounded by the North Georgia Mountains, Butternut Creek Golf Course offers mountain views from all 18 holes. Designed by Bill Watts, the course plays through rolling valleys and up challenging slopes and stretches a little over 6,500 yards. With four to six tee boxes on every hole, golfers can choose a level of difficulty that works for their game. Water comes into play on 13 holes, while elevation changes, mounds, and undulating greens add to the challenge.
Butternut Creek features Penncross bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways and tees. The course is owned and operated by the Union County Recreation Department and sits beneath Ivy Log Mountain in Blairsville.
What Are Golfers Saying About Whitepath Golf Club?
“What a lovely golf course with incredible mountain views. It was such an enjoyable way to spend the day while visiting the Georgia Mountains.”
Staying at 5 Star Lodge?
Golfers staying at Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals’ 5 Star Lodge have an especially convenient option—Butternut Creek Golf Course is approximately 15 minutes away. That makes it easy to add a round of golf to a group getaway, family vacation, or weekend in the North Georgia Mountains.
Old Union Golf Course
78 Scores Point, Blairsville, GA 30512
706-745-4653
Also located in Blairsville, Old Union Golf Course offers a different style of mountain golf. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Old Union features a scenic valley layout with a distinctive links feel. The course is designed to be enjoyable for a wide range of players, from beginners to experienced golfers.
Old Union is also known for its extensive practice facilities, including turf and all-weather tees, target greens, putting and chipping greens, a practice bunker, and a dedicated short-game area. For golfers who like to spend some time practicing before their round, Old Union is an excellent choice.
Why Do Golfers Like Old Union Golf Course?
- Peaceful mountain surroundings
- Links-style play
- Extensive practice facilities
- A layout suited to varying skill levels.
Golf in Young Harris, GA
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Golf Course
6321 Highway 76, Young Harris, GA 30582
706-379-4613 for tee times
For golfers looking for a championship-style course in the North Georgia Mountains, Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Golf Course is well worth the drive.
Designed by Denis Griffiths, the 18-hole course follows the natural terrain of the Blue Ridge Mountains and features a Scottish links-style layout. The course winds through wildlife preserves, ponds, and streams, with rolling hills and bentgrass greens adding both scenery and challenge.
Water comes into play on 10 holes, and five sets of tees make the course accessible to different skill levels. Brasstown Valley recommends booking tee times in advance, and the course is open year-round, with rates varying seasonally.
Why Do Golfers Like Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Golf Course?
- Championship-style golf
- Beautiful mountain surroundings
- Multiple tee options
- An impressive resort setting
Golf Near Blue Ridge in Copperhill, TN
Copper Basin Golf Club
5765 Highway 64, Copperhill, TN 37317
423-496-3579
Just across the Georgia-Tennessee line, Copper Basin Golf Club offers another option for golfers staying in the Blue Ridge area. Established in the 1920s, this historic public course features rolling Bermuda fairways, bentgrass greens, elevation changes, and mountain views. It is a nine-hole course with multiple tee boxes that can add some variety when playing another nine. The club also offers a driving range, practice greens, and a pro shop. New ownership is currently making improvements to the property while keeping the course open for play.
Copper Basin is a good choice for golfers looking for a more casual round or those who want to combine golf with a visit to nearby McCaysville and Copperhill.
Why Do Golfers Like Copper Basin Golf Club?
- Historic mountain setting
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Challenging elevated greens
- Easy access from the Blue Ridge area.
Planning a North Georgia Golf Getaway
One of the best things about Golfing in North Georgia is the variety. You can play a relaxed mountain course in Ellijay, experience an upscale round near Blue Ridge, or head to Blairsville or Young Harris for another completely different day on the greens. And golf doesn’t have to be the only focus of your vacation. Blue Ridge and Ellijay are also known for hiking, wineries, orchards, fishing, tubing, shopping, restaurants, waterfalls, scenic drives, and plenty of opportunities to simply slow down and enjoy the mountains.
After a day of golf, head back to your Morning Breeze Cabin Rental to soak in the hot tub, gather around the fire pit, enjoy the mountain or waterfront views, and get ready to do it all again the next day. Whether you’re planning an entire North Georgia golf getaway or simply looking for a golf course near your Blue Ridge or Ellijay cabin, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to enjoy the game while surrounded by some of Georgia’s most beautiful mountain scenery.
Frequently Asked Questions About Golfing Near Blue Ridge & Ellijay
Are there public golf courses near Blue Ridge, Georgia?
Yes. Old Toccoa Farm in Mineral Bluff is a semi-private course that currently welcomes public play six days a week. Golfers staying in Blue Ridge can also consider courses in Blairsville, Young Harris, Ellijay, and nearby Copperhill, Tennessee.
Is there a public golf course in Ellijay, Georgia?
Yes. Whitepath Golf Club is a public golf course located approximately five miles north of Ellijay. The course features mountain views, rolling terrain, the Ellijay River, Whitepath Lake, creeks, ponds, and challenging bentgrass greens.
Can visitors play Old Toccoa Farm?
Yes. Old Toccoa Farm is semi-private, but public golfers are currently welcome six days a week. Public tee times may be reserved up to seven days in advance, and the course is closed on Tuesdays.
Which golf course is closest to Morning Breeze cabins in Ellijay?
Whitepath Golf Club is especially convenient to several Morning Breeze properties, including our Lake Buckhorn cabins, Stargazer, Waterfall Lodge, Bella Vista, and Fireside Lodge.
Which Morning Breeze cabins are convenient to Old Toccoa Farm?
For guests interested in playing Old Toccoa Farm, consider Meadow Creek, Folklore, Eagle Sky, Cabin in the Sky, and Eagle Ridge.
Is there a golf course near 5 Star Lodge?
Yes. Butternut Creek Golf Course in Blairsville is approximately 15 minutes from 5 Star Lodge, making it a convenient choice for guests who want to add golf to their North Georgia vacation.
Where should golfers stay when visiting North Georgia?
A cabin in Blue Ridge or Ellijay, Georgia, makes an excellent home base for a golf vacation because you’ll have access to several mountain golf courses along with wineries, hiking, fishing, restaurants, downtown shopping, and other North Georgia attractions.
