Orchard Golf & Country Club
Course at a glance
Orchard Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Clarkesville, Georgia (30523). The course was designed by Dan Maples and opened in 1991. From the Gold tees, Orchard Golf & Country Club plays to 6,914 yards at par 72. The course offers 12 sets of tees ranging from 4,456 to 6,914 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.5, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 55% of rated golf courses in Georgia. It is a private club; access is generally limited to members and accompanied guests. Walking is permitted. A pro shop is on site. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and bermuda grass fairways. Hazards include 21-30 bunkers and water hazards in play. Tee times at Orchard Golf & Country Club are not open to the public; play is arranged through a member.
About Orchard Golf & Country Club
Orchard Golf & Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Clarkesville, Georgia (30523). The course was designed by Dan Maples and established in 1991. From the Gold tees, the course plays to 6,914 yards with a par of 72. The Gold tees carry a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.5.
Walking is permitted.
Orchard Golf & Country Club offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 136, putting it in the upper half of courses in Georgia for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 12 tee sets ranging from 4,456 to 6,914 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
72
Length
6,914
Slope
134
Rating
73.5
Course Difficulty Analysis
136
This Course
134
GA Average
113
US Average
Based on 275 rated courses in Georgia
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 134 | 73.5 | 515 | 161 | 584 | 399 | 475 | 382 | 179 | 310 | 433 | 3438 | 392 | 168 | 359 | 178 | 575 | 416 | 431 | 372 | 585 | 3476 | 6,914 |
Gold/Blue | 131 | 72.0 | 485 | 161 | 546 | 399 | 436 | 382 | 179 | 310 | 380 | 3278 | 392 | 168 | 359 | 178 | 502 | 416 | 403 | 372 | 547 | 3337 | 6,615 |
BlueWomen's | 136 | 76.8 | 485 | 161 | 546 | 369 | 436 | 347 | 159 | 271 | 380 | 3154 | 392 | 156 | 318 | 166 | 502 | 370 | 403 | 330 | 547 | 3184 | 6,338 |
BlueMen's | 128 | 70.6 | 485 | 161 | 546 | 369 | 436 | 347 | 159 | 271 | 380 | 3154 | 392 | 156 | 318 | 166 | 502 | 370 | 403 | 330 | 547 | 3184 | 6,338 |
Blue/White | 123 | 69.0 | 451 | 161 | 517 | 369 | 349 | 347 | 159 | 271 | 328 | 2952 | 343 | 156 | 318 | 166 | 483 | 370 | 351 | 330 | 475 | 2992 | 5,944 |
WhiteWomen's | 129 | 73.2 | 451 | 137 | 517 | 316 | 349 | 312 | 146 | 238 | 328 | 2794 | 343 | 137 | 314 | 145 | 483 | 318 | 351 | 291 | 475 | 2857 | 5,651 |
WhiteMen's | 118 | 68.1 | 451 | 137 | 517 | 316 | 349 | 312 | 146 | 238 | 328 | 2794 | 343 | 137 | 314 | 145 | 483 | 318 | 351 | 291 | 475 | 2857 | 5,651 |
White/Green | 115 | 66.9 | 392 | 137 | 491 | 316 | 345 | 312 | 146 | 238 | 280 | 2657 | 287 | 137 | 314 | 145 | 430 | 318 | 351 | 291 | 438 | 2711 | 5,368 |
GreenWomen's | 123 | 70.4 | 392 | 137 | 491 | 316 | 345 | 312 | 141 | 205 | 280 | 2619 | 287 | 115 | 206 | 140 | 430 | 318 | 351 | 240 | 438 | 2525 | 5,144 |
GreenMen's | 112 | 65.6 | 392 | 137 | 491 | 316 | 345 | 312 | 141 | 205 | 280 | 2619 | 287 | 115 | 206 | 140 | 430 | 318 | 351 | 240 | 438 | 2525 | 5,144 |
Red | 115 | 66.9 | 392 | 110 | 441 | 281 | 244 | 227 | 120 | 205 | 237 | 2257 | 239 | 74 | 206 | 85 | 331 | 283 | 307 | 240 | 434 | 2199 | 4,456 |
Red | 108 | 62.9 | 392 | 110 | 441 | 281 | 244 | 227 | 120 | 205 | 237 | 2257 | 239 | 74 | 206 | 85 | 331 | 283 | 307 | 240 | 434 | 2199 | 4,456 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Orchard Golf & Country Club offers 12 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 6,914 | 134 | 73.5 | 0-5 |
Gold/Blue | 6,615 | 131 | 72.0 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,338 | 136 | 76.8 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,338 | 128 | 70.6 | 5-15 |
Blue/White | 5,944 | 123 | 69.0 | 12-22 |
White | 5,651 | 129 | 73.2 | 20-30 |
White | 5,651 | 118 | 68.1 | 20-30 |
White/Green | 5,368 | 115 | 66.9 | 20-30 |
Green | 5,144 | 123 | 70.4 | 20-30 |
Green | 5,144 | 112 | 65.6 | 20-30 |
Red | 4,456 | 115 | 66.9 | 25+ |
Red | 4,456 | 108 | 62.9 | 25+ |
Amenities at Orchard Golf & Country Club
Orchard Golf & Country Club features a pro shop.
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How to Book a Tee Time
As a private club, access at Orchard Golf & Country Club is generally controlled by the club. Contact the facility to confirm its current member and guest policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orchard Golf & Country Club a public or private golf course?
Orchard Golf & Country Club is a private golf course located in Clarkesville, GA. As a private club, access is typically limited to members and their guests.
How many holes does Orchard Golf & Country Club have?
Orchard Golf & Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1991. The course was designed by Dan Maples.
What is the yardage at Orchard Golf & Country Club?
From the Blue/White tees, Orchard Golf & Country Club plays to 5,944 yards (par 72). The course offers 12 tee sets ranging from 4,456 to 6,914 yards.
What is the slope rating at Orchard Golf & Country Club?
The Gold tees at Orchard Golf & Country Club have a slope rating of 134 and a course rating of 73.5. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Orchard Golf & Country Club?
Yes, walking is allowed at Orchard Golf & Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Orchard Golf & Country Club?
Contact the course directly or call 706-754-3156 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Orchard Golf & Country Club offer?
Orchard Golf & Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Orchard Golf & Country Club located?
Orchard Golf & Country Club is located at 120 Crabapple Rd in Clarkesville, GA 30523. You can reach them at 706-754-3156.
What is the difficulty level at Orchard Golf & Country Club?
Orchard Golf & Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 136. It plays harder than 55% of golf courses in Georgia. The average slope rating in Georgia is 134. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Orchard Golf & Country Club?
Orchard Golf & Country Club offers 12 tee sets. Gold tees (6,914 yards, slope 134) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Red tees (4,456 yards, slope 108) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Orchard Golf & Country Club?
Beginners at Orchard Golf & Country Club should play the Red tees, which play 4,456 yards with a slope of 108. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What is the course handicap for a 15 Handicap Index at Orchard Golf & Country Club?
A golfer with a 15.0 Handicap Index playing the White tees (slope 118, rating 68.1) at Orchard Golf & Country Club has a course handicap of 12, using the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Course handicap is the number of handicap strokes received from that tee — it is not a prediction of what a golfer will score. Enter your handicap index on Stymie to see your course handicap for every tee.
How long does a round take at Orchard Golf & Country Club?
A typical round at Orchard Golf & Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Private clubs generally have faster pace of play.