Brush Creek Sporting Club--Georgia
By John Steinhorst
Page 8 of the January 2004 issue
Situated on a grand, 1,000-acre working cattle farm just one hour north of metropolitan Atlanta, Brush Creek Sporting Clays established its Georgia clays course at the start of the new millennium. The challenging 12-station course is laid out through varied terrain consisting of open fields, young pines, wavy hills, and meandering creeks. The first several stations get you warmed up with rabbits and crossing birds, then progress to resemble a flurry of quail and overhead passing doves. Station five presents shooters with targets below their feet from a deck that overlooks Brush Creek under the shade of aged hardwood trees. The course then finishes with springing teal targets and crossing or outgoing clays for a charm of its own. Brush Creek is also an upland bird hunting plantation Oct.1-Mar. 31 and offers guided and self-guided quail and pheasant hunts. However, the unique, three-level 5-Stand is the hub of all activity. With five shooting stations on each level for a total of 15, this pavilion provides multitudes of shots from different angles. The upper level presents a number of eye-level shots, with the exception of the teal and rabbit, and is considerably less difficult than the bottom level. This covered 5-Stand creates a comfortable shooting shelter during inclement weather, and its third level pro shop conveniently provides any necessary rentals and gear. Many fund-raising and corporate events are sponsored at Brush Creek, and the range is open Wed.-Sun. with discounted rates available to members. The city of Athens, which is located only minutes away, offers an endless array of activities as well, from the State Botanical Garden and Georgia Museum of Art to fine dining and relaxing lodging for a truly grand getaway. Brush Creek Sporting Club, 1631 Moriah Church Rd., Dept. SC, Colbert, GA 30628; (706) 788-2910; www.brushcreekfarm.net
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