Best Public Golf Courses in Columbus, Georgia

What makes a public course "best" in Columbus? 10 non-member courses qualify (averaging 4.4★); the top 5 below average 4.5★.

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Ranked courses

  1. 1

    Green Island Country Club

    6501 Standing Boy Rd, Columbus, GA 31904, USA, Columbus, GA 31904
    ★ 4.7 (304 reviews)
  2. 2

    Bull Creek Golf Course

    7333 Lynch Rd, Midland, GA 31820, USA, Columbus, GA 31820
    ★ 4.4 (303 reviews)
  3. 3

    Country Club of Columbus

    2610 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, GA 31906, USA, Columbus, GA 31906
    ★ 4.5 (234 reviews)
  4. 4

    Country Club of Columbus

    2610 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, GA 31906, USA, Columbus, GA 31906
    ★ 4.5 (234 reviews)
  5. 5

    Maple Ridge Golf Club

    4700 Maple Ridge Trail, Columbus, GA 31909, USA, Columbus, GA 31909
    ★ 4.3 (169 reviews)
  6. 6

    Oxbow Creek Golf Course

    3491 S Lumpkin Rd, Columbus, GA 31903, USA, Columbus, GA 31903
    ★ 4.3 (154 reviews)
  7. 7

    Oxbow Creek Golf Course

    3491 S Lumpkin Rd, Columbus, GA 31903, USA, Columbus, GA 31903
    ★ 4.3 (154 reviews)
  8. 8

    Columbus Driving Range

    7201 Blackmon Rd, Columbus, GA 31909, USA, Columbus, GA 31909
    ★ 4.3 (119 reviews)
  9. 9

    Godwin Creek Golf Course

    403 42nd St, Columbus, GA 31904, USA, Columbus, GA 31904
    ★ 4.3 (103 reviews)
  10. 10

    Bibb Hillcrest Golf Course

    403 42nd St, Columbus, GA 31904, USA, Columbus, GA 31904
    ★ 4.4 (54 reviews)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public golf courses are in Columbus, Georgia?▾
FairwayRadar lists every public, municipal, semi-private, and resort course open to non-member play in Columbus, Georgia. Counts update daily as we verify access policies.
What's the best public golf course in Columbus?▾
Our top-ranked public course in Columbus is the highest-rated by Google reviews. See the ranked list above for current standings — rankings shift as new reviews come in.
Are tee times required at public courses in Columbus?▾
Most public courses in Columbus accept tee times 1–14 days in advance. Walk-ons are typically allowed on weekdays but rarely on weekend mornings. Click any course for its booking link and phone number.
What do public golf courses cost in Columbus?▾
Green fees in Columbus vary by course and time of day. The ranked list above shows weekday and weekend rate ranges where available. Twilight rates (typically after 2pm) run 30–50% below morning prices.