Welcome to McLemore
Rising Fawn, Georgia
Welcome to McLemore
EXPERIENCE LIFE ABOVE THE CLOUDS
Sitting atop the highlands of Lookout Mountain and overlooking historic McLemore Cove, McLemore gives respite to those who yearn to get away from it all. With endless views of the surrounding mountains, McLemore features a championship golf course, a gated community that houses both residents and guests, a clubhouse, and an expansive Skye Lawn perfect for weddings & events. Take advantage of everything the mountain has to offer with diverse hiking & mountain biking trails, various bouldering & rock-climbing routes, and breathtaking waterfalls.
McLemore is a centrally-positioned hub to over 40,000 acres of conserved and protected wilderness area. Surrounding McLemore are unique natural resources, as well as historical and archaeological sites, offering activities for all levels of interest and physical abilities.
Just a two-hour drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville and Birmingham. McLemore is just 35 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, named Number One “Best Town Ever” two consecutive times by Outside Magazine.
Membership at McLemore
McLemore Club is accessible to members, guests of members and overnight guests of Club-managed properties. The following membership levels are available:
Full Resident Membership
McLemore Full Resident Memberships are available to property owners within the McLemore community. McLemore Full Resident Membership terms and privileges include the following:
- Green fees are Included for the 18-hole championship course and our 6-hole short course.
- Special pricing for cart fees and merchandise.
- Members may play the Course at any available tee time.
- Accompanied guests of Full Resident Members may play for 50% of published green fees.
- Use of the practice facility is included in membership.
- Family Privileges include spouse and direct descendants age 34 and under.**
- Membership Assignment: Yes*
- Member Events include golf and social events.
Full Non-Resident Membership
McLemore Full Non-Resident Memberships are available for individuals who are located off-property or out-of-town, but are interested in enjoying McLemore as a Full Resident Member. McLemore Full/Non-Resident Membership privileges include the following:
- Green fees are Included for the 18-hole championship course and our 6-hole short course.
- Special pricing for cart fees and merchandise.
- Members may play the Course at any available tee time.
- Accompanied guests of Full Non-Resident Members may play for 50% of published green fees.
- Use of the practice facility is included in membership.
- Family Privileges include spouse and direct descendants age 34 and under.**
- Membership Assignment: Yes*
- Member Events include golf and social events.
Social Membership
The Social Memberships allows members to enjoy Clubhouse dining and amenities with limited access to golf play. Current natural amenities include hiking trails, scenic overlooks, rock climbing and bouldering, as well as social events.
McLemore Social Membership terms and privileges include the following:
- Monthly dues will be credited to dining and green fees for years 2020 and 2021.
- Monthly credits must be used each month and will not accrue.
- Following the Clubhouse Opening, Course access is as follows:
- Access includes 18-hole championship course and 6-hole short course.
- Green fees are 50% of published rate for Social Members with some limitations.
- Accompanied guests of Social Members may play for 75% of published green fees.
- Family privileges include spouse and direct descendants age 34 and under.**
- Membership Assignment: No*
- Social Memberships are non-transferable.
- Member Events include social events only.
Junior Memberships are available upon request.
*Board approval required.
**Ages 16-34 unaccompanied can bring guest.
***Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and available by reservation. Saturday and Sunday afternoons by reservation. Subject to black out dates.
Golf at McLemore
Resting on a rugged plateau atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia, 2,000 feet above sea level, McLemore overlooks the wilderness area of McLemore Cove and Pigeon Mountain in the heart of the Southeast.
Rees Jones and Bill Bergin spent the better part of 2017 developing the renovation strategy for The Course at McLemore, which led to adjusted yardages that create more variety and provide a world-class test for the game’s best players and accessibility for beginners. Jones and Bergin partnered on enhancing the greens complexes, optimizing angles to green locations, and improving fairway and greenside bunker placements.
The dramatic mountaintop course was further enhanced with the addition of the cliff-edge 18th fairway overlooking McLemore Cove over 500 feet below. Few other national courses offer this kind of spectacular view.
THE MCLEMORE 6-HOLE SHORT COURSE
Opened on August of 2019, McLemore’s 6-hole Short Course, called “The Cairn,” enhances enjoyment and improves gameplay for all McLemore members and guests participating in the Club-managed Stay & Play program.
Resting above the 18th hole and beside the McLemore Clubhouse (opening Fall of 2020), the McLemore Short Course provides an optimal warm up before a round and a relaxing cool down at the end of the day.
Approach the Short Course with a wedge and a putter and enjoy the next 90-minutes with friends and family members. Your enjoyment of golf will increase dramatically as you spend time playing this elegant addition to the total McLemore experience.
Clubhouse at McLemore
Planned to open in the Fall of 2020, Phase One of the McLemore Clubhouse will offer members and guests a comfortable place to relax after a day on the course. Amenities will include a bar and dining options, locker rooms, golf pro shop and ample room to unwind overlooking the new 18th fairway and beautiful McLemore Cove.
As the first new community building at McLemore, The Clubhouse is envisioned to be a central gathering place. The design inspiration draws heavily on its location overlooking McLemore Cove, the history of the area, and the natural materials of the region.
The first building in what will become a village center for the community, The Clubhouse houses a restaurant/bar offering a place for people to gather, a pro shop and locker rooms for players of the world-class golf course. Built from stone and heavy timber, the architecture embodies the notion of history and permanence with a heavy emphasis on views and connections to the outdoors.
Components of Phase One of the McLemore Clubhouse will include the following:
- The Clubhouse Bar & Grille will provide full service kitchen to support chef-driven menu items and craft cocktails. The bar will be located with views of the Short Course and the 18th hole with large glass doors that can open the entire bar onto the patio overlooking the event lawn and the 18th hole. The restaurant will be designed in collaboration with Chef to provide upscale dining menu. A wine room will house a collection of fine wines. A dining room fireplace will be double-sided stone fireplace in the center of dining space. And a private dining location and a private outdoor porch will provide a large dining space for special events. A stone exterior dining patio with a beer garden and fire pit will provide guests with three-season, outdoor dining and bar experience with a view of the Short Course and the 18th hole.
- Golf Pro Shop will include retail items, golf equipment and clothing, gift items and small assortment of refreshments.
- Member Locker Room Facility will provide a men’s and women’s upscale shower and locker room facility for Members and Stay & Play guests.
Dine at McLemore
Drawing inspiration from both the area’s Scottish heritage and the rugged, natural landscape, The Creag [kreyg] and Executive Chef Anthony Hooper offer elevated comfort food with sweeping views of McLemore Cove and Pigeon Mountain to match. Along with favorites like the Smoked Portabella Fries, Short Rib Philly, and Wagyu Bavette, the Creag serves craft cocktails and the finest of curated whiskeys and wines from around the world.
And you can experience it all within the thoughtfully designed space featuring vaulted beam ceilings, natural wood & stone finishes, and an immaculate double-sided fireplace.
PRIVATE DINING
Our private dining room brings the outdoors inside. Large windows with views of our natural landscape and the popular six-hole short course combined with 3 flat screen TV’s and a private veranda make the Private Dining Room the perfect place for your next intimate event of up to 20 people.
BIER GARDEN
Our thoughtfully curated list of local and imported beers pairs well with freshly made pretzels, the sun hitting the horizon just right, and sweeping views of McLemore Cove.
CLUBHOUSE
Sitting atop Lookout Mountain with views of the McLemore Cove and Pigeon Mountain, let the McLemore Clubhouse be your retreat above the clouds. Just like a treehouse from your childhood was your place to get away, the Clubhouse is your sanctuary to think, to play, to relax, to live.
Explore at McLemore
McLemore is a centrally-positioned hub to over 40,000 acres of conserved and protected wilderness area. Surrounding McLemore are unique natural resources, as well as historical and archaeological sites, offering activities for all levels of interest and physical abilities.
The natural beauty found on Lookout Mountain, Pigeon Mountain and in McLemore Cove offer a virtually unlimited collection of outdoor activities. Visitors from all over the United States come to the area each year for its hiking trails, mountain biking, road cycling, horseback riding, rock climbing, bouldering, spelunking, fishing, hunting, hang gliding, and, of course, golf.
For two years in a row, the readers of Outside Magazine voted Chattanooga and the area surrounding McLemore as the best town to live in the United States. Browse through some of the destinations and activities in the area to discover why so many people are falling in love with this unique place in the mountains.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Numerous family-friendly amenities are set within and in the area surrounding McLemore. From the Tennessee Aquarium to the Incline Railway and national parks and wilderness areas, McLemore is ideal for families to spend a fun-filled day together.
PARKS & PROTECTED PROPERTIES
Over 20,000 acres of land surrounding McLemore are protected wilderness areas and parks. From Pigeon Mountain to Cloudland Canyon, our parks provide an outdoor adventure for fun and exploration.
BOTANICALS
The Pocket at Pigeon Mountain in Walker County, Georgia is considered to be among the finest areas for wildflowers in Georgia. It is a part of the Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area, and is home to the Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail.
TRAILS
We invite you to enjoy the hundreds of miles of trails that twist through the mountains of Northwest Georgia. Whether you enjoy traveling by foot, bike or horse, your time spent on the trails around McLemore will be filled with memories.
SCENIC OVERLOOKS
The area around McLemore has no shortage of breathtaking views that are easy to enjoy. The McLemore site itself offers several breathtaking scenic overlooks to enjoy, but there are a few more that provide fantastic views.
CYCLING
Renowned internationally as a cycling destination, the roads around McLemore have been the site of the Tour of Georgia, the U.S. Professional National Cycling Championships and multiple Ironman competitions. Discover for yourself why this area is one of the sport’s favorite locations.
CLIFF EDGES
National recognized for its outcroppings of sandstone and limestone, the McLemore area offers thousands of vertical feet of rock climbing and bouldering for the beginner to the seasoned enthusiast.
WATERFALLS
The land surround McLemore is sprinkled with beautiful waterfalls meant for swimming beneath or simply admiring from a safe distance. From Singing Sisters Falls to the majestic Cloudland Canyon Falls, the waterfalls of northwest Georgia are one of our state’s greatest treasures.
SCENIC DRIVES
Whether by car, bike or Hog, riding the roads through McLemore Cove is a beautiful way to spend the afternoon or the weekend. Take a drive, watch the leaves turn colors or the sun set over Lookout Mountain.
HANG GLIDING
Hang gliding is not just a sport for the fearless. It is also a beautiful sport to watch safely from the sidelines. Lookout Mountain is nationally-recognized as one of North America’s premiere hang gliding communities.
CAVES
For the adventure-minded, the McLemore area is filled with incredible limestone caves. Among these is Ellison’s Cave, which features the deepest known cave pit in the continental United States, dropping 586 feet straight down.
Contact Matt Bateman To Learn More!
Matt Bateman
Phone: (828) 421-0535
Email: mbateman@mclemoreclub.com
32 Clubhouse Lane, Rising Fawn, GA 30738