There is 1 golf course in Watkinsville, Georgia and 0 are municipal courses. There are also another 9 golf courses within 20 miles of Watkinsville, including 3 public, 1 municipal and 5 private courses. The oldest course in the Watkinsville area is the Athens Country Club which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA and opened in 1926. The longest course is University of Georgia Golf Course, which is 7,240 yards. Lane Creek Golf Club is rated the best course near Watkinsville. The following courses have won various awards: University of Georgia Golf Course.