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title: "The Highlands Course at McLemore, Golf Digest Top 100"
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# The Highlands Course at McLemore, Golf Digest Top 100

THE HIGHLANDS COURSE named Top 10 Finishing Hole in the world LINKS Magazine TRUE MOUNTAINTOP GOLF McLemore’s Highlands Course is an award-winning Rees Jones and Bill Bergin re-imagined, cliff-edge par 71 course that plays 7,055 yards from the tips. For course details, please review the Highlands Course scorecard . REQUEST A TEE TIME “MCLEMORE PROVIDES ONE OF THE BEST FINISHING HOLES IN GOLF.” REES JONES RANKED TOP 5 “TOP 10 SINGLE COURSE DESTINATIONS” LINKS MAGAZINE , 2022 “BEST FINISHING HOLE IN AMERICA SINCE THE YEAR 2000.” GOLF DIGEST , 2020 “...WHAT IS LIKELY TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE HOLES IN THE GAME OF GOLF.” DEREK DUNCAN, GOLF DIGEST , 2020 “TOP 100 GREATEST PUBLIC (ACCESS) COURSES.” GOLF DIGEST , 2021 Ranked Top 3 “The best courses you can play in Georgia.” GOLF DIGEST , 2022 HOLE VARIETY ON THE HIGHLANDS COURSE In addition to being located on a mountaintop 2,300 feet above sea level, few courses offer the range of holes that McLemore provides or the drama inherent in its landscape. 360° TOUR THE CANYONS — HOLES 2, 3, 6, 7 & 9 The Canyon Holes play into, along the walls, and sometimes over an elevated ridge line on the eastern side of Lookout Mountain. Surrounded by a wall of deciduous rainforest and natural areas, the holes are traced with ancient boulders as well as distant views and are centered around a lake. There is significant elevation change on some of the holes, and they are regarded as some of the more challenging but memorable holes on the course. Charlie Rymer’s tips on playing McLemore’s Canyon holes. THE HIGHLANDS — HOLES 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 Providing the course its name, the Highland Holes are the most typical type of hole on the course. Legend tells that John McLemore a Cherokee Chief and Captain in the US Army during the War of 1812 had visited his ancestry in the Highlands of Scotland before settling in the cove below. John named the cove McLemore as it reminded him of his Scottish home land. These holes sit on the plateau of Lookout Mountain, like an island in the sky, and play as more traditional golf holes, while offering the natural scenic setting and distant views. Charlie Rymer’s tips on playing McLemore’s Highland holes. THE CLIFF EDGES — HOLES 1, 17 & 18 Situated along the eastern cliff edge of Lookout Mountain overlooking historic McLemore Cove, the Cliff Holes offer dramatic views that can only be understood by playing the holes yourself. The incredible setting, paired with a world class design team, has resulted in a dramatic and exciting combination of opening and finishing holes. Charlie Rymer’s tips on playing McLemore’s Cliff-Edge holes. Slide 1 Slide 1 (current slide) Slide 2 Slide 2 (current slide) Slide 3 Slide 3 (current slide) Slide 4 Slide 4 (current slide) THREE WAYS TO PLAY THE HIGHLANDS COURSE We have designed three ways for you to enjoy the McLemore golf experience. The first and easiest way is as a Friend of McLemore , the second is as a Stay & Play guest, and the third is as a Member . BECOME A FRIEND OF MCLEMORE OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Friends of McLemore have the opportunity to play once each season, book tee times online, and participate in Friends-only events throughout the year. Once you join, there are three ways to schedule your tee time. JOIN AS A FRIEND OF MCLEMORE Become a Friend of McLemore by filling out THIS FORM . BOOK YOUR TEE TIME Book your tee time HERE to play the McLemore Highlands Course. CALL US ABOUT BEING A FRIEND (800) 329-8154, option 1 REQUEST A TEE TIME CLICK HERE to request a tee time. LEARN MORE PLAY AS A STAY & PLAY GUEST OVERVIEW With our Stay and Play packages, you’ll experience our unforgettable Highlands course while staying in one of the houses within the McLemore community. Our completely furnished houses can accommodate anywhere from two to eight guests in a single home. And they have all the comforts of home, putting you at ease after a day on the mountain. For further information, please visit our Stay & Play page. CONTACT US Complete the following FORM , or contact us by phone at (800) 329-8154 LEARN MORE BECOME A MEMBER FULL RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP McLemore Full Resident Memberships are available to property owners within the McLemore community with full privileges for social events, amenities access, and golf course access to the Highlands course. SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP McLemore Social Memberships are available for those seeking to enhance their social life and join a vibrant community with curated events, concerts, wine tastings, golf access, and shared experiences. Inquire today to learn more. APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP • Call: (800) 329-8154 • Email: Info@mclemoreclub.com LEARN MORE THE CAIRN SHORT COURSE The Cairn Short Course is one of the several jewels in the crown of McLemore. Designed by Bill Bergin, The Cairn rests on the north side of the Clubhouse and overlooks the dramatic and award-winning 18th hole on the Highlands Course. Watch the short video below to hear why Charlie Rymer and McLemore President, Duane Horton, enjoy The Cairn and what it represents for the game of golf. TWO LEGENDARY ARCHITECTS Rees Jones and Bill Bergin are the masterminds behind the McLemore golf experience, each bringing his unique set of skills to the topography of Lookout Mountain BILL BERGIN As a former professional golfer, Bill Bergin played in more than 250 professional tournaments worldwide, including three U.S. Opens and two British Opens, and as a teaching professional gained valuable insights into the game of the everyday player. As a designer, he has been involved in the planning and design of over 120 projects, including Richland Country Club, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club, Minnesota Valley, and 36 holes at Tennessee Grasslands. Bill’s accomplished and varied career, including his 30-year body of design work, make him uniquely qualified as one of the top designers of the current era. REES JONES Rees Jones has designed or redesigned more than 225 golf courses in his career, including seven U.S. Open venues, eight PGA Championship courses, five Ryder Cup and two Walker Cup sites, as well as the President’s Cup at The Royal Montreal Golf Club. Among his notable original designs are Nantucket Golf Club, Atlantic Golf Club, The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek, RedStick Golf Club, Ocean Forest Golf Club, Haig Point Club, Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, The Bridge and Cascata Golf Course. MORE GOLF AMENITIES AT MCLEMORE SHORT COURSE DRIVING RANGE PUTTING COURSE TRAINING STAY & PLAY DINING Slide 1 Slide 1 (current slide) Slide 2 Slide 2 (current slide) Slide 3 Slide 3 (current slide) Slide 4 Slide 4 (current slide) Slide 5 Slide 5 (current slide) Slide 6 Slide 6 (current slide) Slide 7 Slide 7 (current slide) Slide 8 Slide 8 (current slide) Slide 9 Slide 9 (current slide) Slide 10 Slide 10 (current slide) Slide 11 Slide 11 (current slide) Slide 12 Slide 12 (current slide) Slide 13 Slide 13 (current slide) Slide 14 Slide 14 (current slide) Slide 15 Slide 15 (current slide) Slide 16 Slide 16 (current slide) Slide 17 Slide 17 (current slide) Slide 18 Slide 18 (current slide) Slide 19 Slide 19 (current slide)