John’s Creek, Ga. – The Atlanta Athletic Club (AAC) has once again been recognized by the Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) for its excellent private practice facilities.
The club boasts 20 acres devoted to golf, tennis, and swimming practice. For golf, it has:
A 62-tee driving range with dual-sided hitting stations sited not to face the sun
- Two practice putting greens
- Eight heated practice bays
- Four practice pitching and chipping greens
- Four practice bunker greens
- A practice fairway bunker
- A 965-yard, par-3 course with small greens and nine holes that range from 75 to 125 yards
“Our 2024 GRAA Top 50 Private Facilities are creating a home away from home for their members,” stated Golf Range Magazine editors. “In addition to their pristine golf courses, stellar clubhouses, delicious F&B services, and great extracurricular activities and amenities, these private clubs deliver outstanding driving ranges, short game areas, practice putting greens, and short courses that make private membership a special way to experience the game of golf.”
Atlanta Athletic Club’s practice facilities are also home to a robust junior golf program, where hundreds of kids each year are provided an opportunity to learn the sport surrounded by their peers in a well-organized and safe environment overseen by an award-winning staff.
Annually, the club hosts the High School Invitational (traditionally the last Monday in March), which showcases 18 boys’ and girls’ teams from Georgia, the Carolinas, and even some from as far away as California. This year will mark the 20th anniversary of the boys’ event and the 11th girls’ event. In 2025, the U.S. Girls’ Junior will be contested at the club from July 14-19.
For more than 125 years, Atlanta Athletic Club has been committed to delivering an exceptional, family-focused experience that consistently exceeds the expectations of all those served while preserving the club’s heritage, traditions, and reputation for championship golf. The club is renowned for personalized service and for being the social and recreational hub for members.
For additional information on Atlanta Athletic Club, access the website at www.atlantaathleticclub.org.
About Atlanta Athletic Club
Atlanta Athletic Club was founded in 1898 and opened a country club at its East Lake property in 1908 as a complement to its downtown Atlanta facilities. In 1969 Atlanta Athletic Club relocated to its current location and sold its East Lake Country Club property to a group of members who renamed it East Lake Golf Club. The two clubs have a long-standing historical connection, including their shared association with the legendary Bobby Jones. 2023 marks the 125th anniversary of Atlanta Athletic Club.
Atlanta Athletic Club has hosted numerous national and international golf events, including: three PGA Championships (1981, 2001 and 2011), U.S. Open Championship (1976), Ryder Cup Matches (1963), U.S. Women’s Open Championship (1990), and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (2021). The Club will host the 2025 U.S. Girls’ Junior, 2030 U.S. Amateur and 2035 U.S. Women’s Amateur championships.
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