Elberton Country Club

Detailed description of Elberton Country Club

Elberton Country Club is a Private 18 hole golf course located in Elberton, Georgia.

The course first opened for play in 1946.

The course has a reputation for being well maintained.  Water hazards (six ponds) come into play on five holes.  There are no sand bunkers or grass bunkers on the course. The greens are small and fast. Several greens have steep inclines. 

Par for the course is 72. From the back tees, the course plays to 6,320 yards. From the forward tees, the course measures 5,355 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 16, a par-5 that plays to 560 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 6, a par-3 that plays to 156 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 7, a 527-yard par-5 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole is # 13, a 310 yard par-4.

#7 is the most difficult hole at Elberton. It's a 527-yard, par 5. It has a dogleg left fairway and requires an approach shot to an extra small green.  

#9 is a 480-yard, par 5. It has a double dogleg fairway, as well as two water hazards that must be carried in order to reach the green