There are 23 golf courses in Atlanta, Georgia and 8 are municipal courses. There are also another 35 golf courses within 20 miles of Atlanta, including 12 public, 5 municipal, 1 PL and 16 private courses. The oldest course in the Atlanta area is the Ansley Golf Club Midtown which was designed by Ward Northrup and opened in 1912. The longest course is Atlanta Athletic Club, which is 7,567 yards. Cherokee Town & Country Club is rated the best course near Atlanta.