Milton Golf
Golf has become one of the most popular sports in Georgia and Milton’s residents are fortunate to have many excellent local golf courses to enjoy. One of the finest facilities in the area is White Columns, which is located next to Freemanville Road in northwest Milton. Designed by the world famous golf course architect, Tom Fazio, White Columns was listed among the Top 75 Upscale Public Courses in America by Golf Digest Magazine and also named the 8th Best Course in Georgia. In addition to its world-class 18-hole golf course with 7,053 yards of playing field from the longest tees for a par of 72, White Columns has a 2,000 sq. ft. golf shop where lessons are available from the pros, a 20,000 sq. ft. clubhouse for members to enjoy, and an Olympic-sized pool with swim instructors who give group classes and private individual lessons. Tennis instruction is also available on the club’s professional tennis courts where games are often sponsored by the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
Several other excellent golf courses are located within 5 miles of Milton
Named by Golf Digest Magazine as one of the Best Places to Play for 2008 -'09, the Trophy Club of Atlanta is situated in the middle of unspoiled farm countryside north of Alpharetta. The Trophy Club’s 18-hole public golf course features 6,958 yards of playing field from the longest tees for a par of 71. Rates are reasonable and the friendly service provided by the staff is renowned. The Trophy Club of Atlanta is located at 15135 Hopewell Road in Alpharetta, (770) 343-9700. Nestled along the winding banks of the scenic Chattahoochee River, the aptly named RiverPines Golf Club has an 18-hole, par 70 Championship Course that challenges players with forests, ravines, creeks and ponds. RiverPines also has a 9-hole, par 3 course that was designed for the short game but built like a championship layout. RiverPines Golf Club is located at 4775 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, (770) 442-5960.
Crooked Creek Golf Club at 3430 Highway 9 in Alpharetta features the 18-hole Michael Riley Championship Golf Course set among a forest of pine trees, exotic hardwood trees, and other naturally flowering trees. The club also has a majestic 28,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse overlooking a waterfall with a member's only Champion's Room, casual dining in the Trophy Room, and formal dining in the President's Room. For reservations, call (770) 475-2300.
Scheduled for groundbreaking in 2008, the Manor Golf and Country Club features the only Tom Watson Signature golf course in Georgia. This eagerly awaited recreational/residential development will also include a community of many custom-built homes in addition to a 32,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse with a pro shop, casual family style and gourmet restaurants, 2 Jr. Olympic sized swimming pools, 21 professionally groomed tennis courts, and a state of the art fitness center. The Manor Golf and Country Club is located at 2905 Manor Bridge Drive in Alpharetta, (678) 867-0222.