Course Designer Larry Nelson did not have to make many adjustments to the terrain. His home course has many natural elevation changes. On a few back-nine holes you may think that you are in the nearby Appalachian Mountains. Adjacent to Interstate 75, the course can be quickly reached from all points in Atlanta. The clubhouse has great food at the Nelson Inn with great views of the course.
Centennial requires a great balance of strategy, power, and shot-making skills.
For instance, The 18th let's the big hitters get extra yardage off the drive if they choose the left side of a divided fairway. But it is more narrow and drops off to a swamp. A great mix of risk-reward that let's you gamble if you are one down. Centennial's 9th and 18th holes feature a demanding second shot over a lake. These demanding par 4's will send you back to the clubhouse wanting to play the other side again.