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Authentic Augusta

Azaleas photo courtesy of Shutterstock

From variety to value, daily-fee golf in Augusta offers a buffet of
options with courses designed by some of the game's most famous
architects - Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones, Jr., among them
- allowing players to choose their challenge.
The River Golf Club in North Augusta has maintained its place
among the most popular courses in the area. Built on the banks of
the Savannah River and designed by Jim Fazio, the semi-private
course was ranked among the top five new courses by Golf Digest
magazine in 1999. Winding around wetlands and presenting a strong
challenge for even accomplished players, the course also features
cottages on-site for overnight stays.
Forest Hills Golf Club, popular with local and visiting golfers, owns
a piece of golf history, having been a familiar spot for the legendary
Bobby Jones to play. Originally designed by Donald Ross in 1926, it
was at Forest Hills that Jones won the 1930 Southeastern Amateur
championship by 13 strokes, calling it the "best-played tournament"
in his illustrious career, which included capturing golf 's Grand Slam
that same year.
Speaking of history, it runs deep at Augusta Municipal Golf

Course, better known to many as "The Patch." There's
nothing fancy about the place, and that's part of its charm. It's
unadorned, and the place where professional star Jim Dent
learned the game has enjoyed a recent renaissance thanks to a
new management company.
Just across the state line, The Aiken Golf Club is another popular
layout. Under the ownership of Jim McNair Jr., the course underwent
a major renovation 20 years ago and it's thriving. Relatively short
and tight while winding through a pine forest, The Aiken Golf Club
consistently gets recognized for the overall experience.
PGA Tour winner Vaughn Taylor grew up playing Goshen
Plantation Golf Club, designed by the well-respected Ellis Maples. If
you're up for it, the course can stretch to 7,400 yards - there are also
more player-friendly options.
Rounding out your course choices, Pointe South Golf Club comes
alive in the springtime when its 4,000 azaleas are in bloom, while
Bartram Trail Golf Club in Columbia County is a busy spot with a
layout that includes five par-5 and five par-3 holes.
Ready to make that tee time?

EXPERIENCE THIS
GORDON LAKES GOLF CLUB, BY THE NUMBERS
Located at Fort Gordon, the original 18 holes were constructed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., a master of modern-day course design.

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Bunkers, a staple of
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Acres in Gordon
Lakes, central to the
course's design

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