The Chimneys Golf Course
Winder, GA
PUBLIC / MUNICIPAL18 HOLES
NTB VERIFIED · AUG 12, 2026
ACCESSPUBLIC / MUNICIPALNo access assumption added
COURSE UNIT18 holesThe Chimneys Golf Course
Built from official course/provider information and available golfer signal. This is a researched NTB guide, not a claimed firsthand review.
CALL-FIRST NOTECurrent price/cart inclusion call-first.Unknown stays unknown. Confirm date-sensitive details directly.
THE NTB TAKE
Why burn
the extra gas?
This is the easiest public “yes” in the batch. The Chimneys isn't long enough to scare anybody in the parking lot, but 6,384 yards with rock, elevated targets and enough structure to earn strong ratings from a lot of golfers sounds like a solid Saturday—not a sympathy stop on the way somewhere else. At roughly 89 miles, price matters. The official live rate wasn't exposed cleanly enough to lock into this file, so check the number before loading the sticks. If the rate makes sense, the review signal says the boys have a legitimate reason to point the car toward Winder.
OFFICIAL / HIGH-CONFIDENCE FACTS
- The Chimneys is a City of Winder public municipal course at 338 Monroe Highway in Winder.
- Official course data lists 18 holes, par 72, 6,384 yards, five tee sets, a 71.1 rating and 123 slope.
- The course uses Sunday ultradwarf Bermuda greens with Bermuda fairways and tees. Its defining visual feature is native rock laid around greens, fairways and elevated teeing areas.
- The club confirms a driving range and use of recycled water. Current public sources identify Phillip Ballard as the designer and 2002 as the opening year.
CURRENT GOLFER SIGNAL
- GolfPass shows a 4.6 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, while 18Birdies shows 4.5 from 478 ratings. Those are meaningful samples and point to durable golfer approval, though platform ratings never guarantee today's conditions.
- TeeOff reports a very high recommendation rate. Recent conditions, pace and bunkers should still be checked in the newest dated reviews before a trip.
THE NTB TAKE
This is the easiest public “yes” in the batch. The Chimneys isn't long enough to scare anybody in the parking lot, but 6,384 yards with rock, elevated targets and enough structure to earn strong ratings from a lot of golfers sounds like a solid Saturday—not a sympathy stop on the way somewhere else.
At roughly 89 miles, price matters. The official live rate wasn't exposed cleanly enough to lock into this file, so check the number before loading the sticks. If the rate makes sense, the review signal says the boys have a legitimate reason to point the car toward Winder.
Our Call: PLAY IT — WORTH THE DRIVE WHEN THE LIVE RATE FITS.
WHO'S THIS ROUND FOR?
- Public-course foursomes looking for a dependable weekend option
- Mid- and higher-handicap golfers who want choices of tees without a monster card
- Players who value a good review track record over a fancy gate
- Golfers who want a warm-up range before the first tee
PRACTICAL STUFF
- Address: 338 Monroe Highway, Winder, GA 30680
- Phone: 770-307-4900
- Course: Par 72; 6,384 yards; 71.1/123; five tee sets
- Practice: Driving range confirmed
- Rates: Current live rate not captured; check the official booking flow or call
- Access: Public municipal
SOURCES + FRESHNESS
Here’s the paper trail.
This is research-only, not fake firsthand expertise. Access, rates and conditions can move, so check the date-sensitive stuff before making the drive.
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