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Press Room >Golfing in the North Carolina Great Smoky Mountains of Jackson CountyOne of the many great activities awaiting you when you plan your next trip to Jackson County and the North Carolina Mountains is a wide range of Great Smoky Mountain golfing opportunities. The area features a superb selection of classic mountain golf courses that are both challenging and scenic. These golf courses host thousands of golfers each year and make the area a wonderful golf getaway destination. Included in the North Carolina golf facilities are Cashiers’ world-renowned resorts and mountain golf courses in the south, along with the picturesque Smoky Mountain Country Club in the north end of the county. Jackson County is full of one-of-a-kind mountain golf courses, in a variety of awe-inspiring settings. The area also boasts six premier public daily fee courses, while the nearby Waynesville Country club features 27 holes of golf that are framed by the blue-green North Carolina Mountains. There are also several exclusive private clubs in the area. Below is a description of the courses that allow public play: High Hampton Inn and Country Club (http://www.highhamptoninn.com)
(828) 743-2450 The signature hole is the par-3 eighth. The green rests on a finger in a lake, overshadowed by the sheer rock cliff of Rock Mountain. It’s easy to understand why Golf Digest named it one of “America’s Great Golf Holes.” Cobb once said of the course, “I have yet to see a course – designed by me or by others – with greater natural beauty or one more enjoyable to play.” One of the oldest courses in the mountains, High Hampton plays at 6,012 yards from the back tees to bent grass greens. Amenities include a covered driving range and two putting greens. The club also hosts golf schools and tournaments. It is located in Cashiers. Maggie Valley Club(http://www.maggievalleyclub.com) Mill Creek Resort And Country Club (http://www.mcgolfresort.com/) 800-533-3916 Whether you golf or just want to get out of the summer heat, we have what you are looking for in a cool mountain getaway. If you are looking for a place to enjoy the colors of the season, fall at Mill Creek is spectacular. We are a year round resort. When you are ready for a vacation, we are ready to make it memorable. Within an hour's drive you can explore the culture of the nation's largest Cherokee Indian Reservation, tour the palatial Biltmore Estate of George Vanderbilt, or attend countless concerts, live stage performances, art exhibits and other cultural events. Sapphire Mountain Golf Club (no website) (828) 743-1174 There are four sets of tees to suit golfers of any ability. The blue tees measure 6,185 yards, the white tees measure 5,741 yards, gold tees are 5,208 yards and the red tees are 4,547 yards. Sapphire Mountain includes a full service “mountain lodge” clubhouse with a large rock fireplace. A recent ownership change has results in upgraded course conditions. It is located in Sapphire, just east of Cashiers. Highlands Cove (http://www.highlandscove.com) (828) 526-8044 The 397-yard ninth hole is also memorable, with a 300-foot drop from tee to fairway. The Cove Nine is the opposite. It meanders through a flatter parcel of property, often crossing mountain streams. Most holes are level, with only a few elevated tees. Highlands Cove measures 6,699 yards from the back tees and has a par of 71. The course features L-93 bent grass from tee to green. The clubhouse includes a popular restaurant, Nick’s at the Cove. The course is just west of Cashiers. Red Bird Golf Links (no website) (828) 743-1991 Owner/architect Reid Horne designed a nine-hole layout of six par-3s and three par-4s. The longest par-3 is 178 yards and the longest par-4 is 220 yards. All three par-4s are doglegs, requiring two shots to reach the green. The course features bent grass tees, fairways and greens, and is maintained at a high level with a tee-to-green sprinkler system, which is unusual for an executive course. Golfers have the choice of walking or riding, and there is a driving range. Catamount Links - Disc Golf Course (no website) (828) 227-3555 or 227-3553 Golf and Tennis Related Chamber MembersFairfield Sapphire ValleyPhone: 828-743-7101 - Website: www.fairfieldsv.comAddress: 70 Sapphire Valley Road Sapphire NC, 28774 High Hampton Inn & Country ClubPhone: 828-743-2411 - Website: www.highhamptoninn.comAddress: 1525 Hwy 107 S Cashiers NC, 28717 Maggie Valley ClubPhone: 828-926-1616 - Website: www.maggievalleyclub.comAddress: 1819 Country Club Drive Maggie Valley NC, 28751 Mill Creek Resort and Country ClubPhone: 828-524-6458 - Website: www.millcreekcountryclub.comAddress: 341 Country Club Drive Franklin NC, 28744 Smoky Mountain Country ClubPhone: 828-497-2772 - Website: www.carolinamountaingolf.comAddress: 1112 Conleys Creek Road Whittier NC, 28789 |