While Georgia and many of its amenities have a rich history, there are plenty of hot spots to enjoy that were built in living memory.
On Monday, Golfweek released its ranking of the top 200 modern golf courses in the U.S. These were based on a course-ratings panel, rating courses on a 10-point bases and voting for their favorites.
Ohoopee Match Club in Georgia (Courtesy of Ohoopee Match Club)
Ohoopee Match Club
275 Beaver Creek Farm, Cobbtown
No. 4: Private, members-only course opened in 2018 with 18 holes over 7,300 yards long. Those interested should email Info@ohoopeematchclub.com.
![Sami Valimaki tees off on hole 16 during the fourth and final day of the RSM Classic PGA golf tournament on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in St. Simons Island, Ga. Sami Valimaki of Nokia, Finland, won the tournament at 23-under-par, edging out Max McGreevy by one stroke and became the first Finnish player to win a tournament on the PGA tour. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://www.fogolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/9ec22f3c1a9ee9b8791ae465ecfaa754.jpeg)
Sami Valimaki tees off on hole 16 during the fourth and final day of the RSM Classic PGA golf tournament on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in St. Simons Island, Ga. Sami Valimaki of Nokia, Finland, won the tournament at 23-under-par, edging out Max McGreevy by one stroke and became the first Finnish player to win a tournament on the PGA tour. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Sea Island Golf Course
Seaside Course at 100 Retreat Ave, St. Simons Island
Tied for No. 75: Private course opened 1929, redesigned in 1999 with 18 holes, over 6,600 yards, and a 137 slope. Tea times are $314 for nine holes, $395 for the full course, and replays are available. Reservations can be made at seaisland.com/golf/courses/seaside.
The Keep at McLemore is a great walk: ‘Truly beyond my imagination’
The Keep at McLemore
32 Clubhouse Ln, Rising Fawn
No. 80: Private course opened 2024 with 18 holes stretching over 7,500 yards. Those interested in membership can learn more at themclemore.com/golf/the-keep-at-mclemore.
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More popular golf courses in Georgia
No. 105: Ocean Forest Golf Club in Sea Island
Tied for No. 132: Atlanta Country Club in Marietta
Tied for No. 143: Atlanta Athletic Club (Highlands) in Johns Creek
Tied for No. 153: Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee in Eatonton
No. 182: Ford Field and River Club in Richmond Hill
Tied for No. 191: Frederica in St. Simons Island
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Best modern golf courses in Georgia, according to Golfweek. See the list