Cummings Cove GCC: #1, #10
View from the 1st tee towards the pond and 10th hole at Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club.
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4.2
682 Reviews (682)
5 Stars
318
4 Stars
270
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
87.6%
Recommend this course
625 out of 682 reviews
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4.2
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.4%
Recommend this course
59 out of 66 reviews
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4.1
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.8%
Recommend this course
79 out of 91 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6415 yards
Slope 134
Rating 70.2

Nestled within the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club is peacefully tucked away with the Great Smokies sheltering it to the west. It offers some of the most stunning views of any golf course in western North Carolina. Although it feels remote, Asheville is less than half an hour away. The mountainous surroundings provide a dramatically hilly terrain that is ideal for a challenging round of golf. Players will face plenty of uneven lies on this layout. The elevation changes also provide some interesting risk-reward opportunities throughout the golf course. Mature trees frame most of the holes and the small, sloped greens are often framed with bunkers. The Cummings Cove layout seems unusually short at only 6,415 yards from the back tees but it's not to be underestimated. The undulating terrain makes it feel much longer.

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Course Details

Year Built 1985
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Cupp (1985) Gus Grantham (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms, Internet Access

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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4.2
682 Reviews (682)

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasantly Surprised

This course well exceeded my groups expectations. Excellent shot shaping track with amazing greens. Rough and fairways very well maintained and they are working on the few areas that storms beat up a little. (Mostly visual and not in play) water throughout the course excellent electric carts and pretty nice cart paths. Couple of holes definitely picture worthy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 120
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Hendo

Love the course layout and the very friendly staff! I play this course very often because of my initial comments! Would recommend this course 24/7 to any Golfer who wants to play a great course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

FIRST TIME AND LOVE IT

Father In Law and i wanted hills and we got it. This was a challenging course. First time we played best ball and we had a blast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great golf course!

Great conditions overall. Few repair jobs still in progress on the course but not bothering.

Beautiful views. Missed the restaurant as it was closed. Sure it a course where you need to play in control... few blind shots and dog legs up and down the mountain!

Nice place! Thanks

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent

Greens are in great shape. All 18 holes open after Helene took out a couple. Staff always friendly and professional. Bring your own food , etc as the restaurant is closed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 120
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Ivy

Really enjoy playing Cummings Cove. Staff is outstanding and the course layout is Great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/19/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great golf course!

Love the course and the layout. Good conditions overall. Nice people.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the course

My husband and I play a couple times a week, but this was the first time playing in the mountains. The course is beautiful and challenging. We probably should have moved up a tee box for more enjoyment. We found the greens to be fast. Definitely worth playing though.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 07/07/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average at best

The course conditions are average for the price. The staff were friendly but I wouldn’t recommend it in the future.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Course is coming around

The staff is working hard to get the final holes back after Hurricane Helene. Overall, the course is in great shape. Still have work going on from Helene’s visit in Sept of ‘24 but much improved. I’ve played it 4x since the hurricane and seen progress each time. This is the most significant. All 18 should be opened up in the next week according to the club house. Only #8 remained closed on my latest visit. One of my local favorites. It does get a lot of league and members play and they are on THEIR course frequently. Most of them are great, but a few can be not so great. The staff tries to balance things out, but in the end, the members will get the benefit of doubt. Slow play can be an issue from time to time. Thankfully the staff is ok with you skipping a hole or 3 and coming back around to play if needed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 120
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Birdie

Excellent staff and course is in very good condition!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Would recommend

If you're looking for a course with almost perfect fairways & greens in the smoky mtns that doesn't charge an arm and a leg to play that's also peaceful, Cummings Cove won't disappoint. I was a little disappointed when they said 1 of the holes was still closed from Helene but it's understandable. As far as course goes, my only suggestion for improvement would be the cart paths. When it comes to everything else I'd only say that if you're gonna have a ranger drive around at 6pm asking if you're gonna finish when you're in the middle of #15 and there's 2 4somes in front of you taking 10min per hole, maybe don't sell a tee time after 3pm and maybe get an idea of why someone isn't playing as fast as you'd like like looking to see if they're having to wait on the group/s in front of them. Aside from those few minutes dealing with that ranger, we had a great time and although I probably won't make the 3hr trip again, I would recommend it. Nothing really special, but it's very well taken care of and a nice, different course if you're looking to mix it up from your regular rounds

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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