Arrowhead Pointe At Lake Richard B. Russell

Arrowhead Pointe is a golf course layout that is a good balance of difficulty without being unfair. The course is not terribly long at 6800 yards from the gold tees, but the course design demands accuracy as there's state forests that lie just a few yards away from the fairways on most holes. The greens were a tad slow but in great shape and as of 9/23, most of the bunkers on the course are under renovation. The new bunkers seem like they will be excellent in quality of sand. I would play this course a lot more often if it weren't for the long drive to get there, but the natural beauty of the course and its surroundings are worth the periodic trek. Generally, the course is rarely busy and pace of play is good. My twosome played 36 holes in under 8 hours.

The course, the tees and especially the greens are in great shape. Once the traps are completed, it will be a 5. Great value for the money.

Great course in pretty good condition. Greens in particular are in great condition. Unfortunately for now, several bunkers are under major construction and is a bit frustrating with workers in the way of shots ( not just in bunkers) and noise from equipment. Still a great course for reasonable greens fees. Definitely will be back.

We were not told that almost every bunker on the course was being renovated, of course we weren't told much when we checked in. The impression was given that we were interrupting the golf director's day. The rest of the course was in its usual great shape.

My rub is the 5 hours that it took to play our round. I have played here multiple times and the pace is always decent. However, this time there was a bachelor outing or a fraternity reunion or something on the course. The group behind us joined us on every tee box - we actually got to know them well, where they were from, what they did for a living, etc. This should NEVER be possible to happen while on the course. My 15-year-old son even knows that if you have a group of drinking 20-somethings, you probably need to keep an eye on them. This never happened.

What took the cake was that entire golfing party parked and stood around the 9th green watching all of their groups play that hole. This could be seen from anyone standing behind the counter in the Pro Shop (carts were parked and facing every direction), yet no one came out to say a work to them and no ranger ever took a quick trip around. After the last group played #9, they all proceeded to #10 to continue their round. This means there were now 3 open holes in front of the first group.

I am not writing this review to discourage anyone from playing here. It's a great track for every level of player. I am writing this review because everyone working at the course that day, should have known this was going to happen. I don't work at this course, but I called this fiasco while those jokers were hitting balls on the range.

Although they were doing major bunker repairs, the fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Loved the course design with views of the lake water sometimes in play,and strategically placed bunkers. Definitely giing to play here again.

Great course and people. Most of the time it is in pristine conditions. Not today. The greens were aerated, and the grass let grow tall. Not fun! The carts were so dirty and smelling as fertilizer, not what expected. But for sure it is just a temporary situation. There are improvements going on the course, so the future looks great!

Course is in great condition, love playing here. I wish they had a beverage cart going around especially with the heat.

I live in Athens and I wasn’t sure about driving an hour to play in Elberton but for $50 on a Sunday I risked it. Glad I did! Great course in excellent shape. Back nine is around the beautiful lake. Would play again tomorrow.

Greens were great , fairways were great. Staff was superb, especially Phill

First time playing the course, I live north of Atlanta and made a trip to play this course. Worth the effort to get out here! Course is fantastic and the back nice is one of the best I have played in north Georgia. Conditions were excellent. Stuff was super friendly inside, course has a great practice putting green and a normal range. Make the drive, it’s worth it.

Very nice course, great condition with very scenic holes.
Greens a little slower than we are used to, but in great shape and rolled true. This was our first visit, looking forward to playing again.

i have been hearing about the course layout for 5 years but never made the trip to the course....not only was the layout fun and breathtaking but the conditions were exceptional for a public course. The fairways were almost perfect and greens had no ball marks or any bad spots. The speed of the greens were not fast but rolled true. Definitely will be back!!!!