点评:For golfers living in Georgia - or traveling through the state – who are looking for a high-caliber golf course that offers overnight accommodations, great food, and won’t destroy a budget, consider a visit to Chimney Oaks in Homer. Chimney Oaks is located on Old U.S. Highway 441, not too far off I-85 and a little over an hour from Atlanta. It’s a hidden gem that is quickly being discovered!
While the layout is quite challenging, the conditioning of the course is more akin to that of a private club than a daily-fee facility, and there are no better practice facilities in the state.
In 2018 new ownership took over – the third in about 5 years – and began the reclamation project. Chimney Oaks’ efforts did not go unnoticed and in 2019 the club was rewarded with the #5 spot on Golf Advisor’s “Most Improved Golf Course in the US” list. In 2021 they made Golf Advisor’s list of the "Top 50 Courses in the U.S."
Play the course these days and you’re sure to find impeccable playing conditions. Well-trimmed fairways and well-kept roughs lead to beautiful well-undulated greens. It’s a challenging mix of doglegs, placement shots, and a few water hazards thrown in for good measure. There is a lot of mounding just off the fairways and in the rough which can make for uneven lies. The green complexes are well-undulated and tend to be elevated with picturesque bunkering. The back 9 has several holes that are tree-lined and a few others with blind shots. There are a couple of holes where knowing where to hit your tee shot will pay big dividends in getting on or close to the green.
In addition to a top-rated golf course, Chimney Oaks Golf Club offers a full-length driving range and has the area’s only state-of-the-art practice/training facility. The Forge is an indoor golf training center that includes two Trackman bays with face-on and down-the-line cameras. Trackman is the most popular and effective training aid in golf and is perfect for taking your game to a whole new level. It can also be used as a golf simulator and allows you to play any golf course in the world virtually. Spend a few hours with some close friends, a few cocktails, and play your favorite golf course - virtually.
The professional golf staff at Chimney Oaks can use the Trackman system to fit you with the perfect set of clubs to match your golf swing, and, they have access to golf equipment from many of the game's top manufacturers.
The restaurant at Chimney Oaks is called Oaks 148 and offers a menu that uses locally sourced ingredients to produce delicious and sustainable dishes. It says a lot about the food when non-golfers show up at the course just to eat. The menu features classic dishes such as wings, burgers, and salads as well as contemporary entrees like Smoked Brisket Quesadilla and Smoked Salmon BLT. With a warm and welcoming staff, you’ll always feel like you’re at home.
The clubhouse is brand new and offers “mini-suite” lodging facilities. The “Lodge” is located on the top floor of the clubhouse and overlooks the driving range. Six bedrooms share a common living space with a balcony and a fully equipped kitchen. Need more space? Chimney Oaks also has three single-family homes that can sleep 6 – 12 people. Not only is it a great place for a golf outing, but it can also host small weddings and special events.
The warm Georgia climate is a golfer’s dream and makes every day a possible golf day. It’s no wonder that more and more golfers are booking stay-and-play packages at Chimney Oaks. Not only are the golf and accommodations impressive, but the serenity, beautiful views from the deck, and charming southern hospitality set them apart. There is a myriad of things to do locally - hiking, shopping, lake adventures, entertainment, dining, and a lot of history to discover. You will most likely start thinking about a return visit and possibly buying your own vacation home a few hours into your visit. To book your next round or stay-and-play package, call them at (706) 677-3333 or visit them online.
翻译:对于居住在佐治亚州或穿越该州的高尔夫球手来说,如果他们正在寻找一个提供过夜住宿、美味佳肴且不会破坏预算的高品质高尔夫球场,可以考虑参观荷马的 Chimney Oaks。 Chimney Oaks 位于旧美国 441 号高速公路上,距离 85 号州际公路不远,距亚特兰大一个多小时车程。这是一个很快就会被发现的隐藏宝石!
虽然布局相当具有挑战性,但球场的条件更像是私人俱乐部,而不是按日收费的设施,而且该州没有更好的练习设施。
2018 年,新的所有权接手——大约 5 年来的第三次——并开始了填海项目。 Chimney Oaks 的努力并没有被忽视,该俱乐部在 2019 年在 Golf Advisor 的“美国进步最快的高尔夫球场”名单中排名第五。 2021 年,他们被 Golf Advisor 列入“美国 50 佳球场”名单。
这些天来打球场,您一定会发现无可挑剔的打球条件。精心修剪的球道和维护良好的长草区可打造出美丽、起伏的果岭。这是一个充满挑战性的组合,包括狗腿洞、定点击球和一些水障碍区。球道附近和长草区有很多土丘,这可能会导致球洞不平坦。果岭综合体起伏良好,往往会因风景如画的沙坑而升高。后九洞有几个球洞是绿树成荫的,还有一些球洞是盲球。有几个洞,知道在哪里击球将为上果岭或接近果岭带来巨大好处。
除了顶级高尔夫球场外,Chimney Oaks 高尔夫俱乐部还提供全长练习场,并拥有该地区唯一最先进的练习/训练设施。 The Forge 是一个室内高尔夫训练中心,包括两个配备正面和线下摄像头的 Trackman 区域。 Trackman 是高尔夫领域最受欢迎且最有效的训练辅助工具,非常适合将您的比赛提升到一个全新的水平。它还可以用作高尔夫模拟器,让您虚拟地打世界上任何高尔夫球场。与一些亲密的朋友一起度过几个小时,喝几杯鸡尾酒,然后虚拟地在您最喜欢的高尔夫球场打球。
Chimney Oaks 的专业高尔夫工作人员可以使用 Trackman 系统为您配备一套完美的球杆,以匹配您的高尔夫挥杆动作,并且他们可以使用许多顶级制造商的高尔夫装备。
Chimney Oaks 的餐厅名为 Oaks 148,其菜单采用当地食材烹制出美味且可持续的菜肴。当非高尔夫球手来到球场只是为了吃东西时,这说明了很多关于食物的信息。菜单包括鸡翅、汉堡和沙拉等经典菜肴,以及烟熏牛胸肉玉米饼和烟熏三文鱼培根生菜番茄三明治等现代主菜。热情好客的员工让您始终有宾至如归的感觉。
会所是全新的,并提供“迷你套房”住宿设施。 “小屋”位于会所的顶层,俯瞰练习场。六间卧室共用一个带阳台和设备齐全的厨房的公共起居空间。需要更多的空间? Chimney Oaks 还拥有三栋单户住宅,可容纳 6 至 12 人。这里不仅是高尔夫郊游的好去处,还可以举办小型婚礼和特别活动。
乔治亚州温暖的气候是高尔夫球手的梦想,让每一天都成为高尔夫日。难怪越来越多的高尔夫球手在 Chimney Oaks 预订住宿并打球套餐。不仅高尔夫球场和住宿令人印象深刻,而且宁静、甲板上的美丽景色以及迷人的南方热情好客也让它们与众不同。当地有无数的活动可供选择 - 徒步旅行、购物、湖泊探险、娱乐、餐饮以及许多历史值得探索。您很可能会开始考虑回访,并可能在访问后几个小时购买自己的度假屋。要预订下一轮比赛或住宿即玩套餐,请致电 (706) 677-3333 或在线访问他们。