275 Beaver Creek Farm Rd,
Cobbtown, Georgia GA 30420
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined heathland-style. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and briefly lakeside (lake fed by the Ohoopee River).
Designer:
Gil Hanse
32.254410
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4 mi SW of Cobbtown / 72 mi W of Savannah.
Ohoopee Match Club
Ohoopee Match Club: gently rolling terrain without significant elevation changes provided Gil Hanse with an excellent platform for his exciting design on this former onion farm. Also occupying pristine woodland close to the Ohoopee River, this relatively recent arrival in central Georgia has already acquired world-class acclaim.
Think Pinehurst No.2 or Pine Valley in terms of the often dramatic sand-based holes. Laid out in a wonderfully natural environment, which combines woodland stretches and open spaces, the super-sized fairways and greens should inspire confidence from the tee and in the approach. But beware the bunkering and sandy waste areas, which are plentiful, and the two lakeside holes.
Limited access: this private course is generally playable only by members and their invited guests.
Private club; visitors/guests may only play if hosted by a member.
Walking-only course; golf carts not permitted.
Ohoopee Match Club was built on a former onion farm and close to the Ohoopee River (but not directly on it). The club's logo is a bulbous Vidalia onion with three leaves and entwined serpents for its roots. Vidalia is a nearby town, famed for its production of a "sweet" variety of onion.
Georgia's 3rd best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
USA's 36th best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
World's 81st best course (GOLF Magazine, 2023/24).
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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