20 Tri State Golf | Summer 2023 Many golfers assume that the best mountain golf along the Eastern Seaboard is restricted to North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The often overlooked state is Georgia. Many golfers are pleasantly surprised to know that three of the finest mountain golf locations are located in Georgia – specifically, Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa in Young Harris; Valhalla Golf Club in Helen; and the Sky Valley Country Club in Sky Valley. It’s worth noting that those three golf courses are also a part of the Georgia Golf Trail. “There isn’t a better golf getaway, especially in the late spring, summer, and early fall, than North Georgia,” said Doug Hollandsworth, Founder, Georgia Golf Trail. “Georgia’s mountain golf courses are terrific.” Nestled among the mountains of North Georgia, Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa (706379-4613) is the quintessential mountain golf getaway. Even though Brasstown is located in the mountains, the golf course was built in a valley, which justifies its moniker – Brasstown Valley. Just a two-hour drive from Atlanta to the south and Chattanooga from the north, Brasstown Valley is easily accessible for golfers in the Southeast. At Brasstown Valley, the golf experience has clarity. The mountain air is clearer, cleaner, and crisper. The atmosphere is refreshing, relaxing, and re-energizing. The golf course is well maintained, cleverly designed, and entertaining to play. FYI: The golf course winds its way through wildlife preserves, ponds, and streams, as you have spectacular views of the surrounding mountainous terrain. The Valhalla Golf Club (706-878-2100) is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Some golf pundits have referred to Valhalla’s par-72 layout as “Alpine mountain golf at its finest.” Others have referred to the Valhalla golf experience as “affordable golf in priceless surroundings.” The most memorable shot at Valhalla will be the downhill tee shot on the par-three 15th hole. FYI: The descent from tee to green is significant – at least 150 feet. When you visit Helen, you’ll see the strong German theme to its architecture and atmosphere. When walking or driving through Helen, you will feel that an Octoberfest-like celebration will be taking place that day and night. And, in the fall, it does! FYI: An ideal place to spend the night in Helen is at the luxurious Valhalla Resort, which is adjacent to the Valhalla GC. Sky Valley Country Club’s (706-7465302) average elevation of 3,500 feet makes it one of the highest elevation golf courses in Brasstown Valley’s 11th green Helen Georgia GEORGIA GOLF TRAVEL Golfers Are Headin’ For The Hills In Georgia By Mike May & Joe Burkhardt
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