Kingwood Resort is home to one of the finest
18-hole golf courses in Georgia. Lush and supremely manicured Bermuda grass
tees, fairways, and Bent grass putting greens, surrounded by mature hardwoods
and rippling brooks, make this course not only beautiful but also very
demanding. But don't feel intimidated; our par 71 mountain golf course is
perfect for all skill levels with its three different tee locations.
From the tips, the playing yardage is 6,016 yards - a demanding length given the
small greens and layout, which always requires accurate and well-placed shots.
Check out our Georgia golf course tour for a more in-depth look at all 18 holes.
The Front
Nine
Hole 1
With Screamer Mountain in the
background, this is a straightaway par four. Don't hit your tee shot too far;
the small frog pond is 287 yards from the Black Tees and short left of the
green. A good tee shot should leave you within 100 yards of the elevated
two-tiered green. Green depth is 41 yards and width is 19 yards.
Hole 2
There's a good chance for a birdie on
this short par five, dogleg right. From the Black Tees a straight drive may find
itself in trouble. Straightaway, the cart path is only 222 yards. Too far right
is OB. From the middle of the fairway you will hit your approach to an elevated
green that slopes slightly away from you. Green depth is 31 yards and width is
21 yards.
Hole 3
One of the most beautiful par four holes
on the course. A good tee shot leaves you a mid to short iron into this well
protected green. Too far right off the tee is OB. There is a creek that runs in
front of and right of the green, and two bunkers short right of the green. Green
depth is 17 yards and width is 41 yards.
Hole 4
An accurate shot is required for this
tough par three. Too long and you have an OB in the natural area behind the
green. Green depth is 29 yards and width is 35 yards.
Hole 5
This hole is
one of the most demanding par fours on the course. Accuracy off the tee is a
must. From the Black Tees the fairway bunker is just 231 yards. Hit it over the
bunker and you're in danger of the creek located just inside the rough. Over cut
the ball and trouble comes in several ways. The approach shot can be difficult.
Don't over shoot the green or cut it too far to the right. There is water behind
and to the right of the green. Hit the middle of the green, get your par and be
happy. Green depth is 36 yards and width is 22 yards.
Hole 6
Good club selection and accuracy are
required for this tough par three. If you miss the green, miss it right. Green
depth is 20 yards and width is 42 yards. If you play from the black tees, the
water is to be played as a water hazard. Play from the Gold or Red Tees the
water is to be played as a lateral hazard.
Hole 7
A birdie or par
is for the taking on this par five. With a nice drive this green is reachable in
two. Into the road is OB. A creek runs along the left rough and crosses over the
fairway at 110 yards from the green. Only one bunker guards the green. Green
depth is 32 yards and width is 31 yards.
Hole 8
A creek running
along the left rough and just in front of the green guards this dogleg left par
four. Only one bunker guards the green. A nice drive will leave you a short iron
to this two-tiered green. Green depth is 32 yards and width is 31 yards.
Hole 9
Good club
selection is required to hit this elevated par three green. Wind direction
should be considered before pulling that club. Unless you're skittish around
water, the pond in front of the tee boxes will not come into play. Watch out for
the trees. A deep greenside bunker that catches a lot of tee shots guards the
green. Green depth is 28 yards and width is 31 yards.
