Brasstown Valley Resort
Tucked into the north Georgia mountains near the North Carolina line, Brasstown Valley is a Denis Griffiths design that winds through wildlife preserves, ponds and streams under the Blue Ridge. A par 72 of about 6,957 yards opened in 1995, it carries a stout slope of 142 and is the golf anchor of a state owned resort and spa.
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The verdict
Brasstown Valley sits in the far north of Georgia at Young Harris, in the high country near the North Carolina and Tennessee lines, and the golf is mountain golf in the best sense: elevation change, native streams, and the Blue Ridge framing nearly every hole. Designed by Denis Griffiths and opened in 1995, the course threads through protected wildlife preserves and wetlands, which keeps the corridors quiet and the setting wild. It is the centerpiece of a state owned resort and spa, so the access is easy and the value is strong.
For the traveling golfer it is a cool weather escape and a change of pace from the Georgia lowlands, ideal as a summer mountain trip when Atlanta and the coast turn humid. At about 6,957 yards and par 72 the card looks modest, but a slope of 142 tells the real story: the mountain lies, the elevation and the water make it play far tougher than the yardage suggests. It is a course to enjoy for its setting as much as its scorecard.
Brasstown Valley Resort at a glance
- Opened
- 1995
- Designer
- Denis Griffiths
- Type
- Resort mountain
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- To about 6,957 yds
- Green fee
- From about 60 dollars
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Brasstown Valley Resort, GolfPass and course databases. The course is a Denis Griffiths design opened in 1995, a par 72 playing to about 6,957 yards with a course rating near 73.5 and a slope of about 142. Indicative green fees run from roughly 60 dollars in the off season to about 100 in the 2026 peak, with resort and stay and play package rates, and change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
What sets Brasstown Valley apart is the mountain environment. Streams and wetlands run through the property and the holes climb and fall with the terrain, so reading the slope is as important as choosing the club. Several holes play to greens benched into hillsides or guarded by native creeks, and the elevation changes can add or subtract a club or two on the approach.
Griffiths kept the corridors generous enough to keep the round enjoyable, but the trouble is real: wetlands, mountain rough and the slope itself punish the careless. The greens are well contoured and the conditioning is good for a mountain resort course. With the Blue Ridge as a backdrop on hole after hole, it is one of the more scenic rounds in the state.
It plays best in the warmer months when the high country is comfortable and the lowlands are not, which makes it a natural summer golf trip for golfers across the Southeast. Bring a camera as well as your sticks.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public resort course at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa; open to resort guests and visiting golfers by tee time |
| Green fee | From about 60 dollars off season to roughly 100 in the 2026 peak; rates vary by season and day |
| Booking | Book online, through the resort golf shop or as part of a stay and play package |
| On the day | Carts standard; collared shirts and soft spikes; clubhouse, practice facility and resort spa on site |
| Getting there | At Young Harris in the north Georgia mountains, about two hours north of Atlanta |
| Best months | Late spring through fall are prime in the high country; winter can be cold at elevation |
Access and fees verified June 2026; rates swing by season and packages change, so always confirm the current green fee and availability directly before booking. To book a round through a partner, use our trip desk to check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is the Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa itself, a lodge and cabin property with a spa, dining and direct golf access, the simplest way to build a mountain golf weekend. The surrounding north Georgia towns of Young Harris, Hiawassee and Blairsville offer cabins and rentals for groups who want a self catering base.
For a wider Georgia trip, pair the mountains here with the lakeside golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee to the south for a contrast of high country and lake country.
Looking for a base near Young Harris? See our recommended hotels and resorts.
Build a north Georgia golf trip
We arrange the tee times at Brasstown Valley, book the lodge or a mountain cabin around them and pair the golf with the best of north Georgia. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Brasstown Valley Resort questions
Who designed the Brasstown Valley Resort golf course?
The course was designed by Denis Griffiths and opened in 1995 at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa in Young Harris, in the north Georgia mountains.
What is the par and length of Brasstown Valley?
Brasstown Valley is a par 72 that plays to about 6,957 yards from the back tees, with a course rating near 73.5 and a stout slope of about 142.
Is Brasstown Valley public?
Yes. It is a public resort course at the state owned Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, open to resort guests and visiting golfers by tee time.
How much does it cost to play Brasstown Valley?
Indicative green fees run from roughly 60 dollars in the off season to about 100 in the 2026 peak, with stay and play package rates. Rates change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.