Old Edwards Club sits on a high plateau in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the course was carved into a landscape of rolling ridges and narrow valleys. Designed by Tom Jackson, the layout follows the natural terrain, routing through hardwood forests and along mountain streams that feed into the Chattooga River watershed. Fairways are often perched on ridges, creating dramatic elevation changes between tee and green. The 18th green sits in a meadow ringed by hemlocks, while the second and ninth holes play across ravines that require precise placement. Bunkering is subtle but strategically placed, often guarding the low side of greens built on slopes. Cool mountain air and frequent mist are common, which keeps bentgrass greens firm and fast. The course is maintained to private-club standards, with native fescue framing many holes and minimal rough to emphasize accuracy over distance.
