Opened in 1997 Cuscowilla was built on a tract that was originally a seed orchard. Very little dirt was moved which resulted in a more natural setting.
It is a Ben Crenshaw/Bill Coore design which is visually pleasing to all players. Par is 70 at 6730 yards from the tips. Slope and rating are 133/72.7 with Champions Bermuda greens.
Designed as the only true links style area course reminiscent of Scotland and Ireland. The fairway bunkers can be ominous and the greens are sloped with rounded edges.
It is a thinking golfer’s course where the second shot is critical. Considered the top ranked course at Lake Oconee and a premier Georgia favorite.
Named after a Creek Indian chief Cuscowilla is the newest gated community at Lake Oconee. The tract is a former nursery with majestic towering pines planted symmetrically decades ago.
The community is comprised of beautiful lakefront, golf course, interior homes and some condos. The Waterside, an elegant lakefront restaurant which is accessible by car or boat, was recently demolished to make way for a new restaurant and pro shop to open in late 2020.
Outside is the tennis area, main pool area and a lakefront point site which is popular for outdoor weddings. Most residents and guests traverse the property via private golf carts for ease of access to amenities.
Locals know Cuscowilla as a very friendly community where folks mingle for fun! Golf packages and on site accommodations are available.
Tim’s Take: As a founding member I have played hundreds of rounds at Cuscowilla. The course challenges you with every shot! I can honestly affirm have never tired of playing the course and welcomed the challenge each time!
Evalutation: A players’ course and will challenge middle to high handicaps!
Cuscowilla Course Layout
