Named for the Atlanta golf legend this course is the centerpiece of a revitalized former public housing area just a few miles east of Atlanta Measuring 3,480 yards from the back tees this 18 hole executive course was designed by Rees Jones in 1999 and features fairways that are fast and undulating The front nine opened for play in 1999 and the back nine followed in October 2000 A new clubhouse is scheduled to open spring 2002 The course is also home of the East Lake Junior Golf Academy