Lake Junaluska GC: Aerial
Aerial view from Lake Junaluska Golf Course
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4.1
396 Reviews (396)
5 Stars
127
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
83
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
335 out of 396 reviews
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4.4
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.7%
Recommend this course
42 out of 43 reviews
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4.3
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
Recommend this course
52 out of 56 reviews
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Course Highlights
This mountain course consistently earns praise for its well-maintained fairways and true-rolling greens in excellent condition. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value make it a rewarding destination for golfers of all skill levels.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 68
Length 5167 yards
Slope 110
Rating 64.8
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Lake Junaluska Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1919
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Bendelow (1919)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Minigolf, Tennis
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Reviews

4.1
396 Reviews (396)

What Golfers Are Saying

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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Will be back for sure.

Great course, some nice challenges. Nice carts, friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Course for the price

Lake Junaluska has a solid golf course. Great for beginners/Casual golfers and excellent for its price. It runs a bit short for pars, so experienced players may seek elsewhere for a solid challenge

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Staff

Very rude staff, if your not a good ole boy you will be mistreated

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Views of Lake Junaluska

The area received heavy rains for the two previous days so we were surprised the course was even open. We were greeted with a friendly staffer at check-in. He explained that it was cart path only, but that was expected. The cart paths are dirt/gravel so they weee a bit muddy and bumpy. Considering the two previous days of rain, the course was in good condition. The greens were soft and held shots with any loft, but otherwise in good condition. There are a couple blind shot holes that previous play or course knowledge really helps. The back 9 is short (Par 33), but still fun to play. We always make this a “go to” course when we are in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love that course!

The course is well maintained and beautiful. Looking forward to playing again. Great staff and good food too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Won’t play again this year

Course was in good shape and they made play cart path only

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Bank none layout

We love this course. The people there are fantastic and the staff are always fun and have a great attitude. The back nine has an odd layout but again we’re big fans of the lake!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 189
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Frustrated

20.00 for my wife to ride in the cart with me. I felt that this was too much considering that I was going to have the cart weather she went or not.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Fair Course, Frustrating Experience

The course was in fair condition, with some rough spots in the fairways and fringe that could use attention. Unfortunately, the overall experience left a lot to be desired.

Our twosome was paired with two other players (who were great). Despite being cart-path only, the course stacks tee times and then pressures groups to play faster than is reasonable. We played ready golf, took minimal practice swings, and didn’t lose or look for any balls—yet the marshal followed our group for several holes, repeatedly harassing us about pace of play.

To make matters worse, while standing on the green on the back nine, a ball from the group behind landed about a foot from me. The marshal witnessed it and did nothing.

If you’re looking for a relaxing, enjoyable round of golf, this probably isn’t the course for you.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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