Achasta Golf Club: Dahlonega's Premier Golf Experience
A Jack Nicklaus Signature Design in the North Georgia Mountains — and Home of the UNG Nighthawks
Achasta Golf Club is the crown jewel of golf in Dahlonega, Georgia. Designed by Jack Nicklaus himself, this 18-hole Signature course winds through more than half its holes along the beautiful Chestatee River, blending challenge, natural beauty, and mountain grandeur into one of Georgia's most distinctive rounds of golf.
Set within the Achasta residential golf community just a few miles from downtown Dahlonega, the course is both the heart of an upscale mountain neighborhood and the proud home course of the University of North Georgia Nighthawks men's and women's golf teams.
About the Course
Achasta Golf Club's layout showcases the best of the North Georgia foothills. The course features elevation changes, forested fairways, and dramatic Chestatee River crossings that make it a memorable challenge for golfers of all skill levels. The Jack Nicklaus Signature design philosophy — finding the ideal routing through natural terrain rather than imposing on it — is on full display here.
- Holes: 18-hole regulation course
- Design: Jack Nicklaus Signature
- Setting: Chestatee River valley, North Georgia mountains
- Location: Achasta community, Dahlonega, Georgia
- Type: Semi-private (community members and public guests welcome)
Green Fees & Guest Play
Achasta Golf Club welcomes non-member guests subject to availability. Weekend tee times for guests are available after 12:00pm on Saturdays. Golf cart rental is required for all non-member rounds. Twilight and nine-hole rates are available exclusively to members.
| Day | Rate (Non-Member) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday – Thursday (Weekday) | $100 (includes required cart) |
| Friday & Saturday (Weekend) | $120 (includes required cart; after 12pm on Saturdays) |
Golf Shop: Call (706) 867-7900 or visit achasta.com for tee times, lessons, and current availability.
Golf Instruction & Amenities
Achasta's on-staff PGA Golf Professional offers a full range of instruction programs, including junior golf camps and clinics, ladies beginner clinics, and one-on-one lessons for players of all ages. The Golf Shop also stocks equipment and apparel for your round.
- Driving Range
- Putting Green
- Golf Cart Rentals
- On-Site Pro Shop
- PGA Professional Instruction (video analysis, lesson stations)
- Junior Golf Camps & Ladies Clinics
Home of the UNG Nighthawks
The University of North Georgia's men's and women's golf programs have called Achasta Golf Club home for years. The Nighthawks compete in the Peach Belt Conference at the NCAA Division II level, and the course hosts UNG's annual invitational tournament — bringing collegiate golf talent from across the Southeast to Dahlonega's mountain fairways.
For golf fans visiting Dahlonega, checking the UNG athletic schedule (ungathletics.com) is a great way to catch collegiate competition on this beautiful course.
Course Etiquette & Dress Code
Achasta maintains a traditional golf experience. Players are expected to wear a tucked-in, collared golf shirt and proper golf slacks or shorts (no denim). Soft spikes only. The pace of play expectation is 18 holes in four hours and 15 minutes. Carts are allowed on designated paths, with 90-degree rules in effect where posted.
Getting to Achasta Golf Club
Achasta Golf Club is located in the Achasta community near Dahlonega, Georgia — approximately 60 miles north of Atlanta via GA-400. The course is just a few miles from the UNG Dahlonega campus and the historic downtown square. From Atlanta, the drive typically takes about 75 minutes.
For tee times and directions, contact the Golf Shop at (706) 867-7900 or visit achasta.com.