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East Lake Golf Club: Golf, access and nearby homes
East Lake is a historic Atlanta private golf club with Donald Ross design heritage. It is widely known for hosting the PGA TOUR’s season-ending TOUR Championship.
Quick facts
- Area: Atlanta
- Access: private-club membership or approved guest arrangements
- Fees: Membership fees and access are not publicly confirmed here; this is not a public tee-time course.
What makes the course notable?
Golf Digest placed East Lake at No. 4 in Georgia for 2025-26.
Membership costs and access
Membership fees and access are not publicly confirmed here; this is not a public tee-time course.
Membership categories can differ in golf access, tee times, guest privileges, dues, minimums, assessments and termination policy. Request current written terms from the club. Home ownership alone does not guarantee membership.
Living near East Lake Golf Club
If you are researching the club as part of a home search, start with the surrounding neighborhood rather than assuming that nearby real estate comes with golf privileges. Explore the local housing market and neighborhood guides. Review the property-specific HOA, club access agreements and drive times before deciding.
Questions to ask before you play or join
- Is the club admitting members, and are sponsorship or referrals needed?
- What are the full initiation, monthly dues, assessments and food or golf minimums?
- What golf-course and guest privileges apply to the membership category?
- Are there special homeownership rules or separate neighborhood fees?
East Lake Golf Club: Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Lake Golf Club public?
No. East Lake is a private club and is not a regular public tee-time venue. Club-authorized arrangements may be available for eligible events or guests.
What makes East Lake famous?
East Lake has deep Bobby Jones history and is known as the host venue for the PGA TOUR’s TOUR Championship. The course has a Donald Ross legacy and underwent a major renovation led by Andrew Green in 2023–24.
What does a membership at East Lake cost?
The private-club initiation fee and dues are not verified publicly here. Contact the organization for membership terms, eligibility and current policy.
What neighborhoods should I consider around East Lake?
The surrounding Atlanta residential market offers a variety of housing types. Evaluate commute, street-level property characteristics and availability separately from the course’s private-access rules.
Official information and verification
View official course information or the cited ranking/rate source. Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Private initiation prices are withheld unless verified by club-issued material. No commercial relationship or endorsement is implied.
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