PUBLIC GOLF • ATLANTA | Reliable places to play without a private-club membership, from quick municipal golf to destination rounds.
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Public courses worth knowing
- Chastain Park Golf Course — established 18-hole city golf in Buckhead. City-published regular green fees: $23.50-$32 based on residency and day; optional cart $13.50 per person.
- Candler Park Golf Course — compact public nine-hole course northeast of downtown. City-published regular green fees: $9-$13.
- Bobby Jones Golf Course — an unusual reversible nine-hole design with practice facilities near Buckhead; book through the operator for current prices.
- Cobblestone Golf Course — lakefront, county-owned daily-fee golf in Acworth; live tee times determine the payable rate.
- Echelon Golf Club — semi-private Rees Jones course in Alpharetta with public tee-time availability and significant elevation changes.
Atlanta public golf fees: confirmed examples
Rates are not always comparable. Candler Park is nine holes, Bobby Jones uses a reversible nine-hole design, and a riding cart can add a separate charge. Membership, senior, junior and resident discounts can change the amount paid.
City-operated golf: The City of Atlanta lists regular green fees of $9-$13 at Candler Park and $23.50-$32 at Chastain Park and Browns Mill. Tup Holmes lists $20.50 walking on weekdays and $27.50 walking on weekends and holidays, with riding options offered. See the official rate schedule for exact eligibility and current fees.
How to choose your next round
- For a nine-hole weekday outing, start with Candler Park or Bobby Jones.
- For a traditional city-operated 18-hole experience, compare Chastain and Browns Mill.
- For scenery and a more destination-style round, check Cobblestone and Echelon.
- For the final bill, compare golf fees plus cart, taxes, club rental and date-specific booking costs.
Frequently asked questions
Is public golf cheaper than a country club?
Usually the up-front commitment is much lower because a public player can book rounds instead of purchasing a private membership. A specific premium public round can still be expensive.
What is the average green fee in Atlanta?
There is no verified all-course average in this guide. The published city rates above are examples, not a representative metropolitan average. Higher-end daily-fee courses use dynamic booking rates.
Do I need to live in Atlanta to play?
No, but municipal operators may charge different resident and nonresident rates. Check the official course rules.
Sources and local perspective
Rates checked October 19, 2026: City of Atlanta Golf, Bobby Jones Golf Course, Cobblestone, Echelon. Independent local guide by The Blumenfeld Group, Method Real Estate Advisors.
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