Golf Resort Overview: Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort

An Interview With LaRhoda Strong, Marketing Manager

By Brian Weis

The ultimate golf vacation is staying and playing at a golf resort. Below is an interview with LaRhoda Strong who shares some valuable information about staying and playing golf at Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort.

Give our readers an overview of the golf resort.
Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort is situated inside the gates of Stone Mountain Park, just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Stone Mountain Park features 3,200 acres of parkland offering recreation of all kinds including hiking, biking, kayaking, and golf as well as seasonal kid-friendly attractions like the Laser Show, 4th of July Fireworks, Scenic Railroad, and more.

Atlanta Marriott Evergreen provides the perfect headquarters for a family or golf getaway. It's the only full-service hotel inside the gates of Stone Mountain Park, with most guest accommodations overlooking views of the lake. The hotel features multiple on-site dining options, an indoor and outdoor pool, an on-site fitness center, and guestrooms that underwent a complete renovation in 2020.

Stone Mountain Golf Club (managed by Marriott Golf) boasts 36 holes on two courses, each offering its own challenge. Stonemont was designed by the renowned Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and features rolling and narrow fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and Georgia pines. Lakemont offers picturesque views winding around Stone Mountain Lake, with a total of 10 holes with water in play. When finished, golfers can enjoy a beer and a bite to eat at The Commons Restaurant, offering indoor and outdoor seating.

Share with us your room accommodations configurations. What group sizes can accommodate?
Atlanta Evergreen Marriott offers;
1. Single King
2. Queen/Queen
3. Junior Suite (King Bed with pullout sofa)
4. 1 Bedroom Suite with King Bed in one room and pullout sofa in the common area
5. 1 Bedroom Suite with Queen/Queen in one room and pullout sofa in the common area

Guests can choose between Lake View and Pool View accomodations. All guestrooms feature at least one walkout balcony with tables and chairs.

Stone Mountain Inn also offers no-frill accommodations inside Stone Mountain Park.

What type of restaurants do you have on property and what type of dining experience can one expect?
Take your pick of multiple dining options including weekend breakfast and dinner at Waterside Restaurant, all-day grill items from The Commons, and daily grab-and-go options from Mountain Brew Café. The seasonal pool-side Rocks Bar & Grill also offers libations on summer weekends.

Beyond golf what are the top three amenities golfers and non-golfers can enjoy on property?
1. Family-friendly activities within Stone Mountain Park including the long-running laser show
2. Holiday activations around Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Pumpkin Festival and Christmas
3. Access to miles of hiking and biking trails.

Please supply a sample itinerary for a long buddies weekend?
Noon: Arrive at Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort
1 pm: Grab a late lunch at The Commons Restaurant, enjoy the views across the lake.
2 pm: Tee it up at Stonemont Golf Course, play 18.
6 pm: Head to Tucker Brewing Company for beers and dinner
8 pm: Explore more of downtown Tucker

AM next day: Head to downtown Decatur for brunch
1 pm: Tee it up on Lakemont Golf Course
Afternoon: Head to downtown Atlanta to catch a sporting event or concert

Please supply a sample itinerary for a long couples weekend?
Noon: Arrive at Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort
1 pm: Grab a late lunch at The Commons Restaurant, enjoy the views across the lake.
2 pm: Tee it up at Stonemont Golf Course, play 18.
6 pm: Head to Tucker Brewing Company for beers and dinner
8 pm: Explore more of downtown Tucker

8 am next day: Tee it up on Lakemont Golf Course
Noon: Meet the kids and family for lunch at Waterside Restaurant
1 pm: Head over to Stone Mountain Park attractions - Enjoy live seasonal entertainment and multiple kid-friendly activities
6 pm: Hike Stone Mountain or ride to the top via SkyRide - Enjoy the views and a sunset.
8 pm: Find a spot on the lawn for the Laser Show and Fireworks (select dates)

What area tourist attractions might you recommend while in the area?
Stone Mountain Park
World of Coca Cola
Georgia Aquarium
Center for Civil & Human Rights
Downtown Decatur
College Football Hall of Fame
Professional Sports - MLB, NBA, MLS, NFL
Fernbank Museum
Lego Land
Atlanta Children's Museum

How can golfers inquire about golf packages for your resort?
Visit www.evergreenresort.com to browse hotel deals and packages.

Courses at Resort
Number of Course: 2
Number of Holes: 36

More Information
Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort
4021 Lakeview Drive
Stone Mountain, GA, 30083
(770) 879-9900

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atleg-atlanta-evergreen-marriott-conference-resort/

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About: Brian Weis

Brian Weis is the Publisher of GolfTrips.com, a network of golf travel and directory sites including GolfWisconsin.com, GolfMichigan.com, ArizonaGolfer.com, GolfAlabama.com, etc. Professionally, Brian is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA), International Network of Golf (ING), Golf Travel Writers of America (GTWA), International Golf Travel Writers Association (IGTWA) and The Society of Hickory Golfers (SoHG). In 2016, Brian won The Shaheen Cup, an award given to a golf travel writer by his peers.

All of his life, Brian has been around the game of golf. As a youngster, Brian competed at all levels in junior and high school golf. Brian had a zero chance for a college golf scholarship, so he worked on the grounds crew at West Bend Country Club to pay for his University of Wisconsin education. In his adult years, his passion for the game collided with his entrepreneurial spirit and in 2004 launched GolfWisconsin.com. In 2007, the idea for a network of local golf directory sites formed and GolfTrips.com was born. Today, the network consists of a site in all 50 states supported by national sites like GolfTrips.com, GolfGuide.com and GolfPackages.com. It is an understatement to say, Brian is passionate about promoting golf and golf travel on a local, regional, national and international level.

On the golf course, Brian is known as a fierce weekend warrior that fluctuates between a 5-9 handicap. With a soft fade, known as "The Weis Slice", and booming 300+ drives, he can blast it out of bounds with the best of them.