White Columns Country Club delivers a pure private-club challenge shaped by Tom Fazio’s vision. Expect woodsy corridors, elevation shifts, and disciplined shot demands from the very first tee. The routing rewards patience and precise planning—a modern classic for the Atlanta private circuit.
Catch a glimpse of the original hand-drawn Fazio routing, framed in the clubhouse foyer—a rare look at the course’s birth.
White Columns Country Club showcases Tom Fazio’s signature approach: elegant, strategic golf lines, rolling terrain, and inspiring green settings defined by elevation changes and mature woods. The course weaves through stands of pines, with holes framed to emphasize shotmaking and well-defended, angled greens that demand thoughtful approach play. Fazio’s routing uses elevation to full effect, offering visual drama off the tee as well as risk-reward balance on par-5s. The continuing multimillion-dollar renovation honors this vision—expanding greens to original shapes, rebuilding bunkers for sharper strategy, and emphasizing prime private-club conditioning.
Tom Fazio brought his championship pedigree to White Columns, giving North Georgia a club-defining course that rewards precision and punishes hesitation—now renewed for the coming era.
A formidable opener, the first hole demands a precise drive between stands of pines to set up a tough, mid-long iron approach into a well-defended green.
Play for position over brute force off the tee—favoring the left half aims for a better angle—and take extra club to reach the center of the green.
Straying right brings the tree line and a deep bunker into play; missing long or short leaves a treacherous up-and-down.
Immaculate private-club turf, rolling greens, and razor-sharp bunkers—especially sharp post-renovation.
Steady private-club rhythm; brisk play possible but expect a thoughtful round especially when set up firm.
Classic, polished private-club with understated Southern hospitality and championship pedigree.
Traditional private-club attire: collared shirts, golf trousers or shorts, no denim.
Err on the side of precision and play to smart yardages—aggressive lines are rarely rewarded off the tee.
Expect slippery, protected greens post-renovation; up-and-downs can define your round.
Elevation change can throw off your yardages; play the actual numbers, especially into the wind.
White Columns Country Club opens with a new Tom Fazio championship course.
Hosts Women’s U.S. Open Qualifier and USGA Junior Girls’ Qualifier.
Arcis Golf acquires White Columns and announces multimillion-dollar renovation.
Full greens reconstruction, bunker redesign, and course-wide upgrades completed.
Tom Fazio’s original routing at White Columns set a new regional standard by weaving stern shot values through stands of soaring Georgia pines. His championship framework quickly earned a following among private-club aficionados, and the layout remains the club’s defining legacy.
From Women’s Open qualifying to GWGA state events, White Columns’ fast, protected greens and demanding approach angles regularly sort the confident from the tentative. The course’s reputation as a stern exam is why the USGA and top amateur circuits keep coming back.
The identity of White Columns is inseparable from its golf course, with the club’s origin story hinging on the ambition to bring a championship Fazio track to Milton. That vision continues today—especially as the club undergoes a transformational upgrade for a new generation.
The signature experience here isn’t a single craggy hill or water carry—it’s the recurring stand of massive pines enveloping the corridors. Stepping onto White Columns, you step into a woodland amphitheater, with Fazio’s movement in harmony with North Georgia’s land.
The course’s original greens are being fully restored with modern bentgrass and original Fazio contours.
The club regularly hosts USGA and GWGA qualifiers despite never landing a professional tour event.
White Columns’ massive signature pines are an archetype of North Atlanta private golf.
A multimillion-dollar transformation in 2025-2026 will modernize both playability and turf.
The club’s master plan includes tree management to recover original Fazio sightlines.
One of Georgia's top resort courses—public play and multiple layouts available.
Acclaimed public Tom Fazio design, worthy championship test nearby.
A fun, local daily-fee round to complement your trip.
Another North Atlanta Fazio era standout for those with private access.
Alpharetta, for prime access to White Columns and North Metro golf.
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