The Chimneys Golf Course
Plan your round at The Chimneys Golf Course
The Chimneys Golf Course is a municipal, 18-hole par-72 course in Winder, Georgia, owned by the City of Winder. Phillip Ballard designed it and it opened in 2002. It is known for hand-laid native rock on the greens, fairways and pedestal tees, and plays 6,384 yards from the Gold tees (71.1 rating, 123 slope) across five sets of tees.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Phillip Ballard
- Opened 2002
Course strategy
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Walk the course
The Chimneys Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
294
yds ·White
Short and downhill.
Hole 2
245
yds ·White
A short hole and the easiest on the course.
Hole 3
396
yds ·White
A long par 4.
Hole 4
250
yds ·White
Short, but it rolls uphill to the green.
Hole 5
130
yds ·White
The only par 3 on the front nine.
Hole 6
449
yds ·White
The only par 5 on the front nine.
Hole 7
352
yds ·White
Elevated tee with a slight dogleg left.
Hole 8
322
yds ·White
Runs parallel to the 7th.
Hole 9
324
yds ·White
Short and downhill toward the clubhouse.
Hole 10
322
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
164
yds ·White
The signature par 3, with rock-faced bunkers around the green.
Hole 12
319
yds ·White
A dogleg left that is generally the hardest hole on the course.
Hole 13
305
yds ·White
Played from rock-faced pedestal tees.
Hole 14
344
yds ·White
A dogleg right with a forced carry over a creek.
Hole 15
383
yds ·White
Narrow and lined with trees and boulders.
Hole 16
492
yds ·White
The first par 5 on the back nine.
Hole 17
138
yds ·White
A short par 3 that plays deceptively uphill.
Hole 18
433
yds ·White
A finishing hole with a creek and a rock wall behind the green.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Gold | Blue | White | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 340 | 320 | 294 | 274 |
| 2 | 4 | 17 | 261 | 257 | 245 | 238 |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 416 | 406 | 396 | 371 |
| 4 | 4 | 11 | 261 | 257 | 250 | 243 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 150 | 135 | 130 | 119 |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 518 | 504 | 449 | 440 |
| 7 | 4 | 5 | 371 | 356 | 352 | 282 |
| 8 | 4 | 9 | 382 | 331 | 322 | 284 |
| 9 | 4 | 7 | 344 | 334 | 324 | 275 |
| Out | 36 | 3,043 | 2,900 | 2,762 | 2,526 | |
| 10 | 4 | 14 | 383 | 340 | 322 | 285 |
| 11 | 3 | 8 | 216 | 196 | 164 | 157 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 380 | 344 | 319 | 319 |
| 13 | 4 | 10 | 348 | 327 | 305 | 278 |
| 14 | 4 | 2 | 415 | 381 | 344 | 309 |
| 15 | 4 | 6 | 411 | 397 | 383 | 332 |
| 16 | 5 | 16 | 557 | 537 | 492 | 443 |
| 17 | 3 | 18 | 164 | 149 | 138 | 127 |
| 18 | 5 | 12 | 467 | 445 | 433 | 406 |
| In | 36 | 3,341 | 3,116 | 2,900 | 2,656 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,384 | 6,016 | 5,662 | 5,182 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.4 / 127 | 69.9 / 124 | 68.0 / 117 | 66.2 / 112 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Download the YamaTrack app for free cart GPS
- Call the shop for tee times and course policies
Carts & walking
The course uses Yamaha EFI QuieTech carts. A free GPS feature is available through the YamaTrack mobile app; download it beforehand and select The Chimneys Golf Course on arrival.
Practice facilities
The course has a driving range and offers golf lessons.
Quick answers
The Chimneys Golf Course at a glance
Is The Chimneys Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. The Chimneys Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does The Chimneys Golf Course have, and what's the par?
The Chimneys Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,182 to 6,384 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to The Chimneys Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers The Chimneys Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed The Chimneys Golf Course?
The Chimneys Golf Course was designed by Phillip Ballard and opened in 2002.
What are the cart and walking rules at The Chimneys Golf Course?
The course uses Yamaha EFI QuieTech carts. A free GPS feature is available through the YamaTrack mobile app; download it beforehand and select The Chimneys Golf Course on arrival.
What practice facilities does The Chimneys Golf Course have?
The course has a driving range and offers golf lessons.
How do you book a tee time at The Chimneys Golf Course?
Call the course at 770-307-4900.
Where is The Chimneys Golf Course?
The Chimneys Golf Course is at 338 Monroe Hwy, Winder, GA 30680.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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