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Augusta Golf Courses

Augusta is known as home to the Masters Golf Tournament. While many can only dream of playing the Augusta National or attending the tournament, visitors can enjoy one of the region's great golf courses.

Mount Vintage Plantation Golf Club

Mount Vintage Golf Club Course Statistics

Championship Men Ladies

Par 72 72 72

Yardage 7107 6603 6098

This course is 12 miles north of Augusta National Golf Club, home of the famous Masters Golf Tournament, a new golf course has been completed. As if being inspired by its highly acclaimed neighbor, Mount Vintage Plantation Golf Club is a golf course that blends some of nature’s most beautiful handiwork with some of man’s most creative applications for the sport of golf. Mother Nature gave Mount Vintage Plantation an absolutely perfect setting for a golf course. Architect Tom Jackson recognized that from the outset, so he laid out 18 holes that fit perfectly into the mold this fascinating topography presented. The result is an inspired, championship layout that delivers the rare combination of being scenic, challenging, diverse and yet fun to play for all levels of golfers.

Jones Creek

Jones Creek Golf Club Course Statistics

Championship Men Ladies

Par 72 72 72

Yardage 7008 6557 5430

Built in 1986 and designed by Rees Jones, this long, hilly, 18 hole, Semi-Private course features many trees, doglegs and bunkers. Golfers face narrow fairways that feature Bermuda turf and putting greens. Other amenities at the golf course include a practice range, swimming pool, tennis courts, and food and beverage facilities.

The River Golf Club

River Golf Club Course Statistics

Championship Men Ladies

Par 71 71 71

Yardage 6847 5647 5081

The River Golf Club course combines a fantastic layout with a spectacular setting to create a golfers paradise. Designed by internationally acclaimed golf course architect Jim Fazio, The River Golf Club offers a unique setting which includes large bent grass greens, numerous lakes, wetlands and dramatic bunkers. Designed with true golfers in mind of all levels, The River Golf Club offers five sets of tees, a challenging but fair layout and all the amenities to ensure a memorable golf experience.

Palmetto Golf Course

Palmetto Golf Course Statistics

Championship Men Ladies

Par 71 70

Yardage N/A 6380 5261

This club has been listed by the USGA as one of the first 100 clubs established in the U.S. It was also recognized by "GOLF Magazine" in their 1995 list of "The First 100 Clubs in America." The course originally opened in 1892, then was changed over from dirt greens by Alister McKenzie. The signature hole is #7, a 158-yard, par 3, considered as one of the 100 most difficult holes in America. "Golf Digest" rated this as the 20th "Best in State" course for 1995-96.

West Lake County Club

Mount Vintage Golf Club Course Statistics

Championship Men Ladies

Par 72 72 72

Yardage 6876 6354 5318

This scenic course is highlighted by seven picturesque ponds that come into play on many holes. The fairways and large greens are undulating, resulting in many uneven lies on approach shots and difficulty holding the greens on many occasions. The signature hole is #17, a 174-yard, par 3, requiring a carry over a lake in order to reach the green. The green has a sand bunker flanking the rear which, if hit into, causes extreme difficulty in escaping without shooting back out into the lake. The 5,318-yard ladies' tee also has a men's course rating of 65.8 and a slope of 113.

Augusta Area Attractions

In early April, golf enthusiasts nationwide get a peek at Augusta’s blooming azaleas and Southern charm.

But the city, Georgia’s second-oldest, has more than just early-spring blooms and a hankering for good barbecue. Augusta has a bustling downtown area dotted with artist studios, is has intriguing historic sites and a few green spots away from the golf fairways.

Riverwalk

The heck with San Antonio -- we've got a fancy place of our own where we can strut in our boots. Located along the Savannah River behind Reynolds Street downtown, the Riverwalk is a multi-tiered brick esplanade beautifully landscaped and filled with various walking paths, benches, historical monuments and plaques. And if you're here on the weekend, there's more than likely to be some special festival or event packing in a crowd and offering plenty of foods and beverages.

Meadow Garden

Located on Independence Drive near the intersection of Walton Way and 13th Street, (706) 724-4174, Meadow Garden was the home of George Walton, one of Georgia's signers of the Declaration of Independence.

The Augusta Museum of History

Early in 1996 the 60-year-old "municipal attic" moved into a new 48,000-square-foot home at Sixth and Reynolds streets. The 23 permanent galleries are filled with Revolutionary and Civil War weapons and uniforms, Native American culture, natural history (including a major dinosaur exhibit), space exploration, communications, vintage photographs and a tribute to the city's and Georgia's founding father, Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe. Savannah River marine life inhabits a small aquarium. Train buffs shouldn't miss "Old No. 302," the Georgia Railroad's last steam engine. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Admission proces are adults, $4; seniors, $3, and children, $2. Children 6 and younger are admitted free of charge. Phone (706) 722-8454.

Lucy Craft Laney Museum

The Lucy Craft Laney Museum is the only African-American Museum in the Central Savannah River Area. The museum, which opened in 1991, is a small house museum that was the former home of Miss Lucy Craft Laney. The museum is located in the Historic Laney-Walker District. Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00pm Monday through Friday and by appointments on weekends and holidays. 1116 Phillips Street. (706)724-3526.

National Science Center's Fort Discovery

One of Riverwalk's newest attractions, it is a world of fun and educational experiences for people of all ages. The 200 hands-on, interactive exhibits range from simple games for young children to more complicated lessons to tax the brain power of serious science students. You're invited to ride a bike on a high wire, walk on the moon, maneuver robots and play the newest multimedia games. Special shows are held in the 250-seat Paul Simon Theater, and there's a snack bar when all this fun works up your appetite. The two-story, 128,000-square-foot museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Adults, $8; children,$6. Located on Seventh Street at Riverwalk, (800) 325-5445.

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

Located on 1301 Greene Street, (706) 826-4700, Sacred Heart Cultural Center is a heartening and spectacular example of a cherished piece of architectural heritage, down on its luck, given a new lease on life. Consecrated in 1901, the redbrick, twin-spired Romanesque Catholic church summed up the highest skills of European artists. Jewel-like tones of German stained-glass windows play against the creamy white Italian marble columns, stations of the cross and the ornate high altar. In the early 1970s, with much of its congregation now in the suburbs, Sacred Heart's doors were closed and the church deconsecrated and left to the mercy of the elements and vandals.

Morris Museum Showcases Southern Art

Dedicated to the art of the South, the Morris Museum of Art is a don't-miss stroll right off Augusta's Riverwalk. Two centuries of Southern art are represented in this new museum designed like a private home. The permanent collection includes works by Augusta native Jasper Johns and mixed media artist Robert Rauschenberg. Special exhibits are held throughout the year. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Admission is $2. Riverfront Center, 1 Tenth Street at Riverwalk, (706) 724-7501.

Augusta Golf & Gardens

As you meander along the pathway, just past the Butterfly and Aquatic gardens, youºll see him in one of the most unforgettable moments in golf: A 46-year-old Jack Nicklaus, club thrust high in the air, just after making birdie on No. 17 as he rallied back on the back nine for a final round of 65 and his sixth Green Jacket.

Cotton Exchange Welcome Center

Eighth and Reynolds Streets, for information and historic exhibits on Augusta's once-lucrative trade in "white gold." It's open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Phone (706) 724-4067 or (800) 726-0243. Self-guided walking and driving tours as well as group tours are available at the welcome center.

Ezekiel Harris House

Found on 1840 Broad Street, (706) 724-0436, it is Augusta's second-oldest structure. In 1797 Harris came to the area from South Carolina with plans to build a town to rival Augusta as a tobacco market. On a hill overlooking Augusta, the house is an outstanding example of post-Revolutionary architecture. The gambrel roof and vaulted hallway are reminiscent of New England. Tiered piazzas are supported by artistically beveled wooden posts. Rooms are furnished with period antiques. It's open Monday through Friday 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults are $2; students, 50 cents.

The Augusta Canal

Forgot your clubs but still want to get close with nature? Well, we've got a big offering in the Augusta Canal, where recreational activities such as canoeing, jogging and biking abound. Approximately 11.5 miles in length and built in 1845 for transportation, power and water supply, the canal today also is a flocking place for recreation-minded Georgians and South Carolinans. Canoe and bike rentals are available. Call (706) 823-0440 for more information.

Lake Olmstead and Stadium -- Home of the Green Jackets

We like to think it's one of the most awesome stadiums for a minor-league baseball team in the country. And its central color theme is Masters green, of course -- we've gotta stay with that Green Jacket tradition. The lake and stadium are named after Charles Olmstead, famous for his work engineering the Erie Canal. He also created Olmstead Lake, which was part of an 1870s project aimed at enlarging the Augusta Canal.

Signers Monument

Visit what must be Augusta's most unique grave. Buried under the median in the middle of Greene Street -- one of Augusta's busier downtown arteries -- are the remains of two of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, George Walton and Lyman Hall. The obelisk monument, dedicated on July 4, 1848, also honors a third signer, Button Gwinnett.

Confederate War Dead Memorial

Yes, we honor the Confederate cause in a rebel sort of way with this towering, marble monument on the 700 block of Broad Street. Dedicated in 1878, the monument honors the anonymous enlisted men who fought for the Confederate cause during the Civil War. The statue at the top of the monument is that of Augusta native Private Berry Benson. Located around the base of the monument are four life-sized statues of Confederate generals: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, T.R.R. Cobb and W.H.T. Walker.

Haunted Pillar

Here's a story that rivals any of Stephen King's. Located at the corner of Fifth and Broad streets is this 10-foot-tall concrete pillar -- all that remains for an old farmers market that once stood in the middle of Broad Street. Several stories surround the pillar, which is said to be "cursed" and anyone who tries to knock it down will die. Stories range from an irate preacher to a slave woman who placed the curse upon the pillar.