We had a wonderful lunch, played pickleball and caught up with my friends from high school here. My…read moreone friend is a member. Taylor Kelley was our server. She was knowledgeable, friendly and spent time with us. I was able to eat gluten free! They even had a separate fryer so no cross contamination problems. Excellent service and food. We will be back the next time we are invited.

I attended a conference at this location on the 28th and 29th. The NOBLE Chapter had excellent…read morediscussions and panels. The staff were very professional and the food served was very good. I don't play golf but would return just to eat.

I played this challenging course two weeks ago and loved it! The fast greens made for and exciting…read moretime. The course was in great shape and the customer service was outstanding which made my outing much more enjoyable. I can't wait to play this course again!!

Out of all the driving ranges I've been to in the Gwinnett area, northcrest is the best . They have…read moregreat mats to hit which is something I can not say for paragon. Yes , paragon has a tracer but it's not accurate at all and the mats look like sand bunkers. Northcrest has a friendly staff and a great pro shop that can help you with what every you need like a grip change . Highly recommend if you're looking for a golf range and they actually let you hit off the greens in summer . If you're stuck on 85n take that exit right before the traffic starts and hit the range instead.

Great range, big buckets, lots of balls. Great energy. Love coming here! Friendly staff, always…read moreplenty of room.

I got to play the other day after hearing the greens were fixed. I was pleasantly surprised how…read morewell kept the course is, all the greens were immaculate. Cart path is nicely paved aside from tree roots poking up here and there. The carts are a little old, no charging ports or screens; they are gas powered. My friend's cart had brake issues. We ordered food at the 7th or 8th hole, there was an issue with the protein choice when we got there, but somehow one order came out completely wrong. Prices were a bit high for a grill/ golf course. Overall, it's a great course. The drive in was pleasant too.

Can somebody explain this to me please... Previous year…read moreannual pass holder only pay $3 to walk on weekend and certainly this year we paying $20 to walk . Friday now is weekend now at Mystery Valley, if they been up for t with all these increases I wouldn't have renew my annual pass . I can see when they increase the $$ and it goes toward improving the course but its not, bunkers got no sand in them, dead trees falling everywhere, tree limbs hanging over tee boxes, tee boxes uneven has no grass and they recently put in new greens and now its been over run by god know what . I probably getting banned from playing g here oh well. Tell me where all these $$$ went ?

I'm taking my children here to learn how to golf. The instructors are doing that and more. During…read moreeach lesson and after each lesson they talk about courtesy and good manners. "Look the person in the eye. Shake their hand and compliment their game." Life lessons while learning a lifelong sport. Priceless.

Would love to give 6 stars to Aussie Golf. My daughter has attended for a few years now and…read moreabsolutely loves it. Great mechanics instruction, and also rules and etiquette...can't say enough good things about them. Don't think twice about this place!

Capital City Club is absolutely beautiful! The ambiance, the food, and the people all made for a…read morewonderful experienced. If you're into golf, this place is a must visit. We went for sunday brunch, which includes both menu you can order from and an all you can eat buffet option. We chose the buffer and were impressed with the variety- shrimp and grits, lamb, steak, bacon, grilled veggies, desserts and more. Everything was delicious and we left satisfied. I was there for work so my meal was covered, but it's worth noting that dining is typically reserved for members or their guests.

Amazing atmosphere, food and service. What a special place…read morewith a special view. If you ever get the option to join, do it!

Stadiumlinks is a company that goes around the country transforming football stadiums and major…read moreleague ballparks into target golf facilities. It's a really cool concept. They set up shop inside the Atlanta Braves' new ballpark, SunTrust Park, from October 25 to 29, 2017. I played on Sunday, October 29, 2017. I found out about Stadiumlinks through a Stadiumlinks Facebook post that one of my friends commented on and tagged me in. As an avid golfer and a casual fan of spectator sports, the opportunity to play golf in a professional sports arena was one I could not pass up. I immediately signed up to be on Stadiumlinks' mailing list to be notified of when tee times would become available. On Friday, September 29, 2017, I received an email that said tee times would become available on a first come, first served basis the following Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM ET. The email said over 8,000 people were "waiting to register for an extremely limited number of tee times" ... "so consider this a friendly warning to register early." I booked our foursome a tee time just before 1:30 PM ET on October 3rd. At that time, many tee times were taken, but there were still several preferable times available. I booked our foursome the standard package which cost $399.90 total or about $100 per person. Expensive. Ticket prices for Stadiumlinks weren't revealed until the tee times were made available. You could only see them when you proceeded to find and book a tee time. We were instructed to park in the Red Deck at SunTrust Park where parking is free for the first 4 hours. Entry was at the Chop House Gate. Stadiumlinks' makeshift "clubhouse" was the Chop House itself. We waited inside the Chop House until our group was called to tee off. Our tee time was 12:24 PM, but they were running ahead of schedule, so we got to start shortly before noon. Little information was provided by Stadiumlinks on what exactly to expect. It was evident from the pictures that we would be hitting balls from the stands, but would we be playing on the field as well? We were all surprised and - I'm probably speaking for everyone in our foursome - felt ripped off when we were each handed a bag of 9, and only 9, balls to use on the "course." Seriously? That meant each ball cost $11.11 -- more than double the price of a brand new Titleist Pro V1! These balls weren't new either. They were Bridgestone golf balls, a good brand, but some of my balls were dirty and/or scuffed. At the price we paid, I expected better. Like Tour pros heading to a playoff, we were carted to the 1st tee where a man greeted us and explained the game and its scoring system. There were 9 greens laid out in the park's outfield. There was a marker at each tee box that told us which green was the target, via 9 distinct flag colors, and how many yards away each flag was. Yardages were unadjusted meaning the extreme elevation changes from hitting from the stands were not taken into account. This threw off our club selection. Scoring worked as follows: Eagle (-2): Hole in one Birdie (-1): Inside target ring Par (E): On the green Bogey (+1): Missed the green, but on the field (green area) Double bogey (+2): Off the field (brown area and beyond) The scoring system was a little wonky, but we ultimately didn't care as we were really in it for the unique experience. The holes worked their way from the lower levels (section 100 seats, I believe) all the way to the upper deck (section 400 seats). Signs showed us the way from tee box to tee box. The tee boxes were laid out so that we pretty much hit from every angle and level of the stadium. As I recall, the shortest holes were just over 110 yards and the longest hole was around 160 yards. After adjusting for the tens to hundreds of feet in elevation change, these yardages were reduced significantly. You could bring your own clubs, but woods weren't allowed. We just used the sets of Mizuno irons that were available at every tee box. To our disappointment, the sets were incomplete and inconsistent from hole to hole. I specifically remember needing an 9-iron and not finding one in the bag. It only took us an hour to play all 9 holes. Purely from a golf perspective, Stadiumlinks is no better than Topgolf. At least at Topgolf, you've got the technology (chips in balls for tracking), touchscreen scoring, TVs, servers with food and drink, and, not to mention, lots of balls. The only thing that sets Stadiumlinks apart is the one-of-a-kind venue. At $100, you're paying for the novelty of the experience. On a typical Saturday, I'd rather spend half that for 18 holes on a decent course. You could spend even more money on a VIP package upgrade that included things like practice bays, 2 balls per hole instead of 1, and chipping and putting challenges. Despite all the problems, in the end, I had fun and I really enjoyed the rare and perhaps once-in-a-lifetime experience of hitting golf balls from the upper deck of a major league ballpark.

An interesting experience, even if it was near freezing and windy…read more I'd rate higher but a few things drag it down. - it's very expensive. $100 to hit nine balls? For that price, I'd expect to hit two or three shots per hole. - the club selection at each hole was not always consistent with the required shot. For example, the longest hole did not have the longest clubs available. We saw longer clubs at the practice area on the way out. - speaking of, we totally missed the practice area coming in. It was a cold, windy day so we hustled into the Chophouse gathering room quickly after registering (which was outside for some reason). No one pointed out the practice area. Come on, it's not like any of us knew what to expect with this thing. Some direction from staff would have been nice. So, we ended up on the 1st hole with our single ball and hoped our first swing on a frigid day was a good one. Not a $100 start, - at each hole, a sign provided the target and distance. But the distance was unadjusted for elevation (it said so). And believe me, in the upper stands at SunTrust Park where some holes were, there is serious elevation change, way more than you'd see on a golf course. So it was really hard to judge club selection. My laser range finder (which I should have brought along) tells me adjusted yardage. Why can't Stadium Links do that? - for $100, I would expect complimentary refreshments or SWAG. Nada. All those negatives derive from the price. If you pay that much money, you expect more return on value. Basically, this was a ripoff. That said, it is cool to hit golf balls into a major league field. I've hit golf balls off a Navy ship and this was a bit like that in terms of unusual experiences. Our group of four only scored one birdie, so the scoring setup was a bit harsh, but no one was in it for competition anyway. We had fun. I liked hitting the different model Mizuno clubs - you really could feel the difference in shaft composition (steel, graphite) and stiffness. The staff were universally friendly. In the end, I'm glad I did it but once is enough.

The PGA Championship returned to Atlanta Athletic Club for the first time in 10 years. As soon as…read moretickets went on sale last year, I purchased immediately. There was no way I was going to miss a major championship in town. The tournament was a blast and I have to give credit to the Atlanta Athletic Club, PGA, the 3,500 volunteers, and everyone else who helped put this massive event together. From a spectator perspective, the tournament was very well organized. Free parking was available at Gwinnett Arena. From there, air-conditioned shuttle buses transported us to the course. There was no wait whatsoever to and from the course as far as the shuttles were concerned. The system seemed seamless. Along the way, there was always someone available to assist if anyone had a question. Located just inside the Atlanta Athletic Club gates were a whole host of enormous tents. Inside, you'd find everything from the golf shop to a Mercedes-Benz showroom to golf instruction bays with PGA Teaching Professionals. The golf shop was massive and inside was a PGA Tour fan's dream. They had for sale golf equipment, attire, t-shirts, hats, etc. in every size, fit, and color you can imagine, as well as all other sorts of golf paraphernalia. I could've easily spent all day there. Two of the tents were the "PGA Fan Experience" and the "PGA Learning Center." Inside the Fan Experience, you could record video and various metrics on your golf swing, take a picture with Jim Furyk, design a golf bag where the best design would actually be created and used by either Furyk, Anthony Kim, or Matt Kuchar at next year's PGA Championship, play games to win one of the many autographed golf bags on display, and more. At the Learning Center, you could register to take lessons and receive golf instruction on-site from a whole host of PGA Teaching Professionals. The golf instruction included video analysis, customized putting tips, and swing lessons. Since you reserve a time slot, you were free to roam the course and come back at your allotted time. Results from the video analyses were recorded and emailed to all participants. And the best part about it all: it was free. My setup and swing was compared side-by-side to Tiger Woods and Stuart Appleby. In the middle of the course, there was a huge air-conditioned tent setup by American Express and Delta. If you are an AmEx or Delta SkyMiles card holder, you could access this tent to relax and take a break. Inside, there were refreshments, cushioned seating and tables, nicer bathrooms, and leaderboards. When players were at the range, they had name tags to help you identify them. I just so happened to walk on the range while Tiger was there. He said hi to last year's champ, Martin Kaymer, and walked off. Tiger was the only player who had security following him around. Both the range and the practice putting green were slammed with players. It was neat to watch everyone warming up and fine-tuning their game. Kaymer brought out his own putting contraption to help his alignment. While the weather was hot, the course was in immaculate shape. The Highlands Course at AAC is a beautiful and hilly course. My friends and I spent most of our time on the back nine. It's amazing how good the players are, from Rory McIlroy hitting to within 10-feet from a fairway bunker on the 457-yard par 4 11th to Anthony Kim going pin high on the 267-yard par 3 15th. As the old Tour tagline went: "These guys are good." Anthony Kim autographed the back of someone's iPhone between the 14th green and 15th tee. At the end of the 18th hole, players would make their way back to the clubhouse. There was an autograph area near the clubhouse and several of the players would take the time to greet fans and sign flags, hats, tickets, etc. I ran into a lot of players this way including Fuyrk, Stewart Cink, Lucas Glover, Webb Simpson, Fredrick Jacobson, Aaron Baddeley, and others. I also spotted John Daly and Greg Norman going to the clubhouse. Players I wanted to see, but missed due to timing included Padraig Harrington, Steve Stricker, Bubba Watson, and Adam Scott. I did see Scott's caddie, Steve Williams (Tiger's former caddie), walking around the clubhouse. Congratulations to Keegan Bradley for winning this year's championship.

I just spent the entire day a the Atlanta Athletic Club for the Championship today. I had a free…read moreticket from a work-related function. And while I'm not really a giant pro-golf fan, I thought this would be a fun way to spend a day outside and check it out. Other than the concessions, this was one class act, all the way through. Parking near the event was limited and very cost prohibitive so they had another option of parking at the Gwinnett Arena and taking a shuttle bus over...for free! I chose to do the shuttle thing and took it to the AAC where there was a long line of people waiting to get inside. Luckily, the line moved fairly quickly and I was soon inside. The nicely air-conditioned PGA shop was really cool with a gigantic variety of hats, shirts, coats, bags, shorts, pants, cups, umbrellas and a thousand other things with the AAC/PGA logos on it. You could probably buy enough items to fill your wardrobe for a year, decorate your house and office with nothing but golf crap, and even dress your kids and pets like little golfers...if that's the sorta' thing you're into. The weather was high 90s with a terribly unforgiving sun. But there was plenty of shade to be had and several misting booths to keep you cool, along with water vendors and concession stands every other hole or so. When the time came to break for lunch, I went to the concessions stand near holes 15/16 and picked up a pulled pork sandwich, a bag of chips and a Gatorade...for $14. Wow. I think the food at Turner Field is less than this...and oh, so much better. I tried eating the pulled-pork sandwich and it had been sitting under the heat lamp for so long that it was like eating a pile of jerky on a bun. Not cool...and so not worth $14. Other than the sub-par lunch, everything else was outstanding. We were able to get really close to the action on any of the holes we wanted to watch. The course has built a lot of space for galleries to spread out and watch without being overly crowded (despite there being a ton of people). We actually go very close enough to several of the pro golfers to be able to hear them talking to their caddies. We also saw several of them signing autographs for the kids and fans, making it a really cool experience.