I had the opportunity to play Eagle Watch. This is a fine golf course in Woodstock, located about…read more35-45 minutes north of Atlanta without traffic. If you're familiar with golf courses in metro Atlanta, Eagle Watch is located immediately next to Towne Lake Hills Golf Club. Both courses are in the Woodstock neighborhood of Towne Lake, just off I-575 exit 8. I like both courses. The big difference between the two is Eagle Watch is private and Towne Lake is public. Eagle Watch is currently a ClubCorp course and, for some reason, is paired with Bentwater Golf Club in Acworth. The courses are about 35 minutes apart (without traffic). I remember when these courses operated independently of each other (and when Bentwater was public). The only reason I can think of as to why ClubCorp paired them together is to sell more memberships. Get two courses for the price of one. Eagle Watch used to belong to Canongate (also private at the time) until ClubCorp acquired them in a large package deal in 2014. Eagle Watch has all the typical country club amenities and then some. Along with the 18-hole, par-72 golf course, there are 12 tennis courts, pools, a playground for kids, and even an outdoor basketball court and beach volleyball. The clubhouse is nice and spacious. I wouldn't characterize this club as high-end, but it's certainly not low-tier either. It's middle of the pack. There's a driving range, large practice putting green, and a practice short game area with bunker. The course is one of less than 10 in the state of Georgia designed by the Arnold Palmer Design Company. I'm not sure how much of a hand Arnie actually had in the design of Eagle Watch, but it's cool his name is attached. Like other Palmer clubs, the clubhouse has memorabilia dedicated to The King. The course opened in 1989. It has bermudagrass fairways and bentgrass greens. When we played, the course, from tee to green, was generally in good condition. There are five sets of tees to play from. From the tips (gold), the course measures "only" 6,741 yards with a rating/slope of 72.8/143. From the whites, where we played from, the course measures 5,677 yards with a 68.0/125 rating/slope. I'd say this course is average or slightly above average in difficulty. The course is hilly, which is typical of a Georgia course, but it's more pronounced here. Some of the elevation changes are significant and make some of the holes scenic and memorable. There are no large bodies of water to contend with, but several small ponds and some creeks. While the course winds and weaves its way through a subdivision, most of the holes are tree-lined. The signature hole is No. 14, a moderate to long par-3 with a forced carry over a pond. Paired with a bunker left of the green, there's not much room for error. On top of that, if you're shooting for birdie, you'll have to place your ball on the correct side of the green as it's two-tiered. It's not as intimidating as it sounds. The 17th is another par-3 over water and it's one of the easier holes. The most difficult hole is No. 2, a long dogleg-right par-4. It's the longest par-4 on the course (446 yards from the tips, 390 from the whites) and the No. 1 handicap hole. Err to the right on your approach. I had an enjoyable round here and wouldn't mind playing this track again. We had fun.

Course was a dump. Bad tees, cart paths like the DMZ, carts electrically blocked on all fairways,…read moreetc. Good clubhouse, that's it. Club One Corp is a scam and only wants $$$ but spends nothing to maintain the pasture.

One of the best golf courses in the state. Grounds crew works hard to keep the course looking and…read moreperforming perfectly year round. The grass fairways in the winter. Private course with an amazing clubhouse. Very nice meals, cigars, alcohol, and atmosphere. You'll be waited on by the nicest clubhouse staff. High def TVs playing golf tournaments with a great view of 9 fairway and green. Can't complain! [I should mention this is my opinion and the general opinion of many of the members who play here. Much of them are very vocal about how much they love this place. In the interest of being fair, I will say I do work grounds crew at this course. Grounds crew get to play the course when it's closed on Tuesdays so we are very interested in keeping the course as perfect as possible]

From the owner: We are a Private Golf and Country Club offering an exceptional 18 hole Championship golf experience…read moreas well as casual & fine dining in an upscale environment.

Marietta Golf Center is a good spot for some practice. The facility is clean and well-kept, and it…read morehas everything you need to work on your game. That said, not many bays were open when I visited, which made it harder to get in a full session without waiting. It would also be nice if they opened earlier on the weekends for those who like to start their day on the range. Overall, it's a solid choice for practice and I'd come back, but a few small improvements could make it even better.

It's a decent range, and it's convenient. Not many options in this area, unless you're a member at…read morea private club. I watch the teaching pros, and the students don't seem to get better. There is a lot of talking, yet minimal productive coaching. I wouldn't waste my money on their services.

With all due respect have fun but be prepared for a jarring cart path experience with your body…read moreabsorbing all the shock.

Terrible experience. Played this course multiple times and it gets worse everytime. Very…read moreunorganized and the Rangers are ridiculous.

For the money, Bradshaw Farm in Woodstock is a good public course. There are three nines here: Red,…read moreWhite, and Blue. The two nines you play can change depending on how the pro shop has scheduled tee times for the day. I've played Bradshaw several times over the years and have usually wound up playing the Red and Blue nines. From the blue tees, the Red measures 3,128 yards, the White 3,286 yards, and Blue 3,153 yards, so it's not a terribly long course. It's moderately difficult and I think somewhat beginner-friendly for a standard full-length course. There are a lot of hills and elevation changes, some of which are quite steep. The first tee on the Red nine has quite the drop which makes that drive a lot of fun. The most memorable hole to me is the 9th on Red. It's a long par 4 which goes downhill then back up to a steeply elevated green. The view is cool because overlooking the green way above is the clubhouse and golf cart storage building. At the time of writing this review, Bradshaw's public rates are $42, Monday through Thursday, $55 on Friday, and $65 on weekends and holidays. You can find good deals online through various websites like GolfNow and TeeOff.com. For example, I was able to book a Friday round here for $45 using TeeOff.com, a $10 savings off the regular rate. These websites also offer various discounts and promos throughout the year so you can save even more money on the already discounted tee times. It should be noted, however, that the tee times available on these websites can sometimes be more limited than what you can get by directly calling the pro shop. Overall, the condition of the course is decent. The greens are the best part. They are Champion Dwarf Bermudagrass (installed in 2012-13), the same grass that is now used at the club I grew up playing at (High Point Country Club - Willow Creek, also installed around the same time). The last time I played here, the greens were in great shape. They rolled true. The fairways were OK and the rough was cut short. The brown-red sand in the bunkers had more of a hard, dense, clay-like consistency as opposed to the drier, white, "fluffy" sand. Not bad though. I was still able to hit out of them with my usual sand shot. There's a big driving range and one practice putting green and short game area. Like some of the tee shots here, the driving range is located on what feels like a cliff, so you are hitting shots down into a valley. It's mats only at the range and range balls (not included) are dispensed from a machine outside the pro shop. When you purchase range balls, you'll be given a code to enter into the machine. A small bucket costs about $4-5. I'm not a fan of the golf carts here. They're old. Several have worn out tires and the carts' turning and handling is not good. These carts are definitely showing their wear and age. Also, no GPS and towels are not provided. Neither are tees, ball markers, repair tools, etc, but to be expected at the rates they charge. What Bradshaw does have, which I love and think every golf course should have, is one of those compressed air guns. They're great for blowing grass, dirt, sand, and other stuff out of your shoes, socks, skin, etc. Also, the restrooms out on the course are satisfactory. The clubhouse itself looks like a giant red barn. Very distinctive. The clubhouse has a nice view of the first hole on Red. The pro shop is small and basic. The restaurant and bar is also no-frills. The grill offers food like breakfast sandwiches, Danishes, muffins, hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, and fries each under $6. The bar serves liquor. The staff I've encountered have been friendly, polite, and helpful. That goes for the guys in the pro shop to the cart girls. Marshals? Not sure I've ever seen one or had one say anything to me. In the end, Bradshaw Farm gets 3 Yelp "A-OK" stars out of me.

What a great place to play! It has great greens, fairways, and even snacks for members! I became a…read moremember because of all of this!

Course is in awful shape. Greens have more sand than the traps themselves, they said there was a…read more"discounted rate" but for $65 i mean that's just sad. The tee boxes haven't seen sunlight since last summer. The rough looks like it gets cut maybe once a month, because you can lose multiple balls, even if you walk right over it. . The Marshall patrol is the worst I've ever seen, by a country mile. They nagged at us twice in 2 holes for being 10 minutes behind pace on the front 9. Reminded a 50 year old man again at the turn, that "we confirmed your 10 minutes behind" when the group behind us wasn't even on the tee box. Quite hilarious actually, guess they have nothing better to do besides sniping your cooler before you even start. Been playing this course for years and I guarantee I'll never be back, especially not for $65. What a joke.

Course is beautiful , the greens were definitely not up to par for the price of the course. I would…read moreplay again for view but expect to add an extra stroke per hole to your game considering the greens conditions.

I went to Golf2Grow Indoor Golf Experience after dining next door at Kpop. Talk about a way to burn…read moreoff some calories! Next time, we will do this activity first and eat the meal after, because can help you work up an appetite. It took a moment to get the hang of the game, but it was easy to catch on to and began a competitive desire between the family. The manager was extremely friendly and helpful when it came to explaining the games and how to use the equipment. We had fun and time flew by while playing. We only paid for a half hour to try it out this first time, due to the time of night and it being unexpected. Our timing allowed us the chance to take turns for about 4-5 rounds with 3 people and make it through almost one full game before we were out of time. Overall, it was a fun family-friendly activity. I think it would be a great family night activity to redo in the new year or circle back for a friends night out experience, corporate experience, or date night.

Had a great time visiting here with my friends!!! A group hosted an event so we got 2 hours of tee…read moretime. I am by no means a golfer but it was fun to try the simulation and laugh with each other. The space was very nice and clean and the owner was knowledgeable; he set us up with the course and helped us pick out which clubs to use.

Great pizza and service - best staff, great people…read more Not much compares to the elevated experience here. Deviled eggs to die for

I eat lunch at Cherokee at least once a week. Honestly, I don't know why you're reading this…read morereview, because to go here you have to either be a member (in which case you already know how good it is) or you have to be a guest of a member (which means you probably didn't have a choice). But just in case you're reading this to know what you're missing, I'll fill you in. I would classify Cherokee as a "Cheers"-like dining room, where everybody knows your name (dun-a-dun-a-dun-dun...etc.). The waiters and waitresses have a good rapport with the diners and are very good about knowing exactly what your "usual" is. Often, when we walk in the door, our drinks make it to the table before we sit down. The bar food is exceptional. My "usual" is the tuna melt with sweet potato fries. It's not on the menu, but as long as they have the ingredients, they'll make about anything you want. The New England clam chowder is possibly the best in the Southeast, maybe even the whole Eastern seaboard! The menu has recently been updated, so now they offer a pulled BBQ and Monte Cristo sandwich, among other new items.

I played this course as a guest. Let's start with the clubhouse and staff…read more This is a true golf club. There's no pool and no tennis. The clubhouse is of average size, but it's very nice. I was told it was recently remodeled. The clubhouse food staff were exceptional. Super service oriented. The driving range is pretty ordinary, but well beyond functional. I just expected more. Not a true complaint. The turf that you hit off is in excellent condition. The range balls were terrible. This really surprised me. I peeked into the sheltered learning center (instruction) and it looked great. I enjoyed the short game area, which provided plenty of variety. The putting green was great. It was in excellent condition, probably 18 holes cut, and it was large in size. The director of golf, Phil, seemed like a really nice guy. He struck me is the sort of guy you would want as your golf pro. He gives the impression of being a happy man with a ready smile. His four assistant pros had the typical, "I hate this job" attitude. The cart staff was great. They were service oriented and eager to please. The layout of this golf course was exceptional, but the routing is confusing. I'd have gotten lost without help. There are no tee signs or hole-to-hole markings of any kind. I would describe this is a very fun golf course to play. It is visually attractive and challenging, but also fair. Loose tee shots are punished, but the fairways are a little bit wider than they appear from the tee. The fairways and greens were in excellent condition, given that we played in the winter. The fairways were all over seeded. The greens were smooth and fast. Approach shots need major attention. I hit several shots that ended up nowhere near where I expected. False fronts, sides and slopes definitely need to be factored in before pulling a club. The bunkers get an F minus. All of them we're literally unplayable. The sand in all of the green side bunkers was so hard you can walk across them without leaving a footprint. I'm certain they will not be in this condition come April. Maintenance of this course is both good and bad. The turf is great, but there's a decided lack of attention to detail in so many areas. Especially within 50 yards of the green and in. We've all had to deal with a maintenance crew that disrupts play, but this bunch is in a class all by itself. As annoying as they were, they could not detract from this track. I think so highly of this course I just can't give it anything less than 5 stars. To be fair, I'm betting this place will shine come April. This track is a real treat to play. I was told it's around 13th in the state and I believe it.

GREAT golf, great food and great staff!! Everyone was very nice and welcoming.read more

Not the first time I've visited this club. I have always enjoyed the challenging back nine…read moreespecially the fairway that has three separate areas. It was a beautiful day. Like they say "a bad day on the golf course always beats a good day at work!"

Not sure why there are so many bad reviews here. We booked a tee time with no issues, plenty of…read moregolf balls on the range, friendly staff, and we were even given free lunch tickets! Probably a promotion I didn't know about. The next week we had a small issue so I left the Gm and pro shop a message. Both called me back and fixed my concerns immediately. Lunch was great, everything was clean and inviting. Not a member but I look forward to joining!