Course Strategy Guide

How to Play Barnsley Resort

Adairsville, GA

18 holesPar 72Updated Apr 2026
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How to Play Barnsley Resort

Barnsley Resort is a 18-hole, par-72 course featuring 4 par 3s and 4 par 5s. The layout includes 33 green bunker hazards and 31 fairway bunker hazards across the 18 holes, so course management is key. The longest hole is the 559-yard, par-5 Hole 10th.

Below is a complete hole-by-hole strategy guide with caddie notes, hazard maps, and shot plans for every hole at Barnsley Resort, built for a 15-handicap golfer. Download ParPal to get a strategy customized to your clubs and tendencies.

Player Profile Used

Average 15-handicap golfer · Handicap 15

15 HCP

Club Distances

Driver230y3-Wood210y5-Wood195y4-Hybrid185y5-Iron170y6-Iron160y7-Iron150y8-Iron140y9-Iron130yPW120yGW105ySW90yLW70y

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Hole-by-Hole Strategy for Barnsley Resort

Hole 1

Par 4399 yards

Opening hole sets the tone with multiple fairway bunkers down the right side starting at 229 yards - favor the left center of the fairway. Water lurks right of the green at 411 yards, so approach shots should aim for the left half. Green is well-protected by bunkers, making the left side your safe miss.

Hazards

Fairway Bunker right · 229yFairway Bunker right · 267yTrees left · 296yFairway Bunker right · 314y

Shot Plan

1
399ycenter of the fairway(169y remaining)
2
169ycenter of the green

Hole 2

Par 4390 yards

Similar setup to the first with fairway bunkers clustered on the right from 216 to 277 yards - play left-center off the tee. The green is heavily bunkered on both sides, so precision is key on your approach. Center of the green is your safest target with trouble lurking left and right.

Hazards

Fairway Bunker right · 216yFairway Bunker right · 235yFairway Bunker right · 274yFairway Bunker center · 277y

Shot Plan

1
390yleft-center side of the fairway(160y remaining)
2
160ycenter of the green

Hole 3

Par 3205 yards

Mid-length par 3 at 205 yards with trees squeezing the front at 122-123 yards on both sides. Left greenside bunker at 198 yards is the main concern - anything right of center gives you a clear shot. The green is receptive if you carry the fronting hazards.

Hazards

Trees left · 122yTrees right · 123yGreen Bunker left · 198y

Shot Plan

1
205ycenter of the green

Hole 4

Par 5516 yards

Reachable par 5 at 516 yards but trees down the left at 381 and 409 yards demand respect on your second shot. Play right-center off the tee to open up the second shot angle. Conservative play keeps you away from the left-side tree line that can ruin your scoring opportunity.

Hazards

Trees left · 381yTrees left · 409y

Shot Plan

1
516yright-center side of the fairway (moved from trees)(306y remaining)
2
306yright side of the fairway (moved from trees)(96y remaining)
3
96yright-center side of the green

Hole 5

Par 4357 yards

Short par 4 with trees in the center of the fairway at 158 yards creating a split fairway. Driver right opens up a clear approach, while going left brings the fairway bunkers at 299-319 yards into play. Green bunker dead center at 333 yards makes accuracy crucial.

Hazards

Trees center · 158yTrees left · 254yFairway Bunker left · 299yFairway Bunker left · 319y

Shot Plan

1
357yright side of the fairway(127y remaining)
2
127ycenter of the green

Hole 6

Par 4444 yards

Longer par 4 at 444 yards with early trouble - trees right at 208 yards and a fairway bunker right at 266 yards. Left-center off the tee avoids both hazards. Trees left at 294 yards can catch wayward drives, making position more important than distance.

Hazards

Trees right · 208yFairway Bunker right · 266yTrees left · 294yGreen Bunker right · 427y

Shot Plan

1
444yright-center side of the fairway(214y remaining)
2
214ycenter of the green(4y remaining)

Hole 7

Par 4441 yards

Another substantial par 4 at 441 yards with a fairway bunker right at 221 yards off the tee. Trees line both sides further down - left at 272 yards and right at 335 yards. Center of the fairway is premium real estate to avoid the squeeze.

Hazards

Fairway Bunker right · 221yTrees left · 272yTrees right · 335yGreen Bunker left · 446y

Shot Plan

1
441ycenter of the fairway(211y remaining)
2
211ycenter of the green(1y remaining)

Hole 8

Par 3240 yards

Long par 3 at 240 yards with trees creating a narrow corridor - right at 100 yards and left at 197 yards. Left greenside bunkers at 211 and 225 yards are the main defense. This hole often plays as a two-shot hole for many players.

Hazards

Trees right · 100yTrees left · 197yGreen Bunker left · 211yGreen Bunker left · 225y

Shot Plan

1
240ycenter of the fairway(30y remaining)
2
30yright-center side of the green

Hole 9

Par 5549 yards

Finishing the front nine with a 549-yard par 5 featuring trees right at 290-312 yards off the tee. Multiple greenside bunkers from 524-582 yards and water left at 614 yards protect a well-defended green. Center-left approach is safest to avoid the right-side bunker cluster.

Hazards

Trees right · 290yTrees right · 312yFairway Bunker right · 510yGreen Bunker left · 524y

Shot Plan

1
549ycenter of the fairway(319y remaining)
2
319ycenter of the fairway(109y remaining)
3
109ycenter of the green

Hole 10

Par 5559 yards

Opening the back nine with a demanding 559-yard par 5. Trees center at 149 yards and fairway bunker center at 221 yards create early obstacles. The approach area features extensive bunkering from 431-469 yards with water right at 511 yards adding serious consequence.

Hazards

Trees center · 149yFairway Bunker center · 221yFairway Bunker right · 431yTrees right · 432y

Shot Plan

1
559ycenter of the fairway(329y remaining)
2
329yright-center side of the fairway(134y remaining)
3
134ycenter of the green

Hole 11

Par 4422 yards

Solid par 4 at 422 yards with water right at 288 yards that can catch longer drives. Trees center at 360 yards and fairway bunker right at 348 yards tighten the landing area for approach shots. Left side of green is safer with bunker protecting the left at 400 yards.

Hazards

Water right · 288yFairway Bunker right · 348yTrees center · 360yGreen Bunker left · 400y

Shot Plan

1
422ycenter of the fairway(192y remaining)
2
192ycenter of the green

Hole 12

Par 5524 yards

Medium-length par 5 at 524 yards with all the trouble down the left side. Fairway bunkers and trees from 317-503 yards create a continuous hazard. Playing right throughout gives you the best angles and keeps you away from the left-side danger.

Hazards

Fairway Bunker left · 317yFairway Bunker left · 362yTrees left · 363yFairway Bunker left · 483y

Shot Plan

1
524yright side of the fairway(314y remaining)
2
314yright side of the fairway(104y remaining)
3
104yright-center side of the green

Hole 13

Par 4461 yards

Lengthy par 4 at 461 yards with fairway bunkers and trees clustering left from 314-413 yards. This creates a demanding tee shot where right-center is essential. The approach plays to a green with right-side bunker protection at 440 yards.

Hazards

Fairway Bunker left · 314yTrees left · 334yFairway Bunker left · 413yGreen Bunker right · 440y

Hole 14

Par 3227 yards

Challenging par 3 at 227 yards featuring water center at 186 yards as the primary defense. Trees narrow the shot from both sides early, and greenside bunkers at 204 and 226 yards add to the complexity. Left side of the green offers the safest approach.

Hazards

Trees right · 113yTrees left · 168yWater center · 186yGreen Bunker center · 204y

Shot Plan

1
227yleft-center side of the fairway(17y remaining)
2
17ycenter of the green

Hole 15

Par 4422 yards

Par 4 at 422 yards with early water left at 100 yards that's not a factor off the tee. Trees and bunkers alternate sides through the fairway - left at 247, right at 253-287, right at 304. Green is well-defended with bunkers on both sides from 409-430 yards.

Hazards

Water left · 100yTrees left · 247yFairway Bunker right · 253yFairway Bunker right · 287y

Shot Plan

1
422ycenter of the fairway(192y remaining)
2
192ycenter of the green

Hole 16

Par 4383 yards

Shorter par 4 at 383 yards but heavily tree-lined. Trees left at 230 and 260 yards combine with a fairway bunker right at 230 yards to create a narrow driving zone. More trees at 313 left and 335 right squeeze the approach area significantly.

Hazards

Trees left · 230yFairway Bunker right · 230yTrees left · 260yTrees left · 313y

Shot Plan

1
383yleft-center side of the fairway(153y remaining)
2
153ycenter of the green

Hole 17

Par 3196 yards

Par 3 at 196 yards with water right at 151 yards creating an intimidating visual. Multiple greenside bunkers at 161-172 yards ring the target area. The left side offers the safest approach line away from both water and most of the sand.

Hazards

Water right · 151yGreen Bunker left · 161yGreen Bunker left · 171yGreen Bunker right · 172y

Shot Plan

1
196yleft-center side of the green

Hole 18

Par 4454 yards

Finishing hole at 454 yards with water right at 234 yards off the tee, then again at 320 and 417 yards. Extensive fairway bunkering right from 301-342 yards creates a gauntlet. The green is heavily protected with bunkers right and left, making the center your only safe target.

Hazards

Water right · 234yFairway Bunker right · 301yFairway Bunker right · 310yWater right · 320y

Shot Plan

1
454yleft side of the fairway(224y remaining)
2
224yright side of the fairway(29y remaining)

Frequently Asked Questions About Barnsley Resort

What par is Barnsley Resort?

Barnsley Resort is a par-72, 18-hole golf course in Adairsville, GA, playing approximately 7,189 yards.

What is the hardest hole at Barnsley Resort?

Hole 18 is one of the most challenging — a 454-yard par 4 with 12 hazards. Finishing hole at 454 yards with water right at 234 yards off the tee, then again at 320 and 417 yards.

What hazards should I watch for at Barnsley Resort?

Barnsley Resort features 33 green bunker hazards, 31 fairway bunker hazards, 30 trees hazards. Pay close attention to hazard placement on approach shots and tee shots on shorter par 4s.

What is the best strategy for playing Barnsley Resort?

The best strategy for Barnsley Resort is to play smart off the tee and avoid the major hazards. On the par-3 Hole 3rd, mid-length par 3 at 205 yards with trees squeezing the front at 122-123 yards on both sides. Use this hole-by-hole guide to plan your shot targets and know where the safe misses are on every hole.

Where is Barnsley Resort located?

Barnsley Resort is located at 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd, Adairsville, GA.

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