Getting To Know: The Frog Golf Club
An Insightful Interview With Wes Bates, General Manager
Whether you have played a course 20+ times a year or looking to play the course for the first time, insights from an insider can help enhance your golf experience. Below is an interview with Wes Bates who shares some valuable tidbits about the course, memorable holes and must eats and treats at the 19th.
Give Our Readers An Overview of the Golf Course/Property Designed by legendary golf course architect Tom Fazio, the parkland-style, 18-hole championship public golf course at The Frog Golf Club opened in 1998 to high acclaim. The Frog is recognized among the top courses in Georgia, and is located just 40 miles from downtown Atlanta off I-20 in Villa Rica. The course is complete with bentgrass greens and expansive bunkering, and has also attained status as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
If Someone Was Looking To Golf In The Area, Why Should They Play Your Course? Designed by legendary golf course architect Tom Fazio, The Frog is recognized among the top courses in Georgia. Located off I-20 in Villa Rica, The Frog is a masterpiece complete with bentgrass greens, expansive bunkering and has also attained status as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
What Tips or Local Knowledge Would You Provide To Help Them Score Better At Your Course? Keep the ball of the tee in the
Recent Awards or What You Are Most Proud About The Course? Since its inception, The Frog Golf Course has garnered numerous awards and accolades including:
* 10 Public Golf Courses in Atlanta Worth Your Time - Golf Advisor * Best Public Courses in the Atlanta Area - PGA.com * 72 holes of great public golf in Atlanta - Golf Magazine * 13 Best Public Golf Courses in and around Atlanta - Atlanta Magazine * 4 ½ star rating by Golf Digest
In addition, The Frog has hosted many notable golf events including the Georgia Open, CEO Jaguar Tour, The Five Star Celebrity Classic and the John Smoltz Celebrity Players Tournament.
What Is The Signature, Most Talked About, or Most Photographed Hole? Hole #18 is a long par 5 headed back to the clubhouse. Play smart to get your birde and approach the green with 3 well struck shots.
What Is Your Favorite Hole? Any Tips to Play It? Take what off the tee gives you. Play say of the tee.
Must Have Dish or Drink after the round at the 19th Hole? The Frog Grille
For the traveling golfer, do you have lodging onsite or partner with any area hotels? The Frog is part of The Georgia Golf Trail.
Back Tee Stats Par: 76 Yardage: 7018 Slope: 138 Rating: 73.5
More Information The Frog Golf Club 2699 Georgian Pkwy Villa Rica, GA, 30180 770-459-4400
