Route I of III · Atlanta → Augusta → Coastal GA
The Georgia Triangle
Atlanta · Augusta · Sea Island
Duration3 days
Total drive380 mi
Tariff$$$
Approx. $3,200 / person, 3 days. East Lake and Augusta National require member hosts; Sea Island is public-resort.
Day1East Lake Golf ClubDay 1 · AtlantaFly into ATL. East Lake if you have the connection; otherwise the country-club bench around Buckhead.
Day2Forest Hills Golf ClubDay 2 · AugustaDrive 2.5 hours east. You are not playing Augusta National (almost nobody is). Play Forest Hills instead, eat a pimento cheese sandwich at the Masters Tournament gift shop, and drive past the Magnolia Lane gates on Washington Road.
- Forest Hills Golf ClubForest Hills Golf Club, Donald Ross 1926. Public-access. Bobby Jones won the 1930 Southeastern Open here on his way to the Grand Slam.
- Champions Retreat Golf ClubChampions Retreat (15 min away, sponsored-play). The 27-hole Palmer + Player + Fazio design that hosts the Augusta National Women's Amateur first round.
Day3Frederica Golf ClubDay 3 · Sea IslandThree more hours southeast to the coast. Stay at the Cloister. The resort plus the surrounding St. Simons private bench.
