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4.4
477 Reviews (477)
5 Stars
244
4 Stars
174
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
87.6%
Recommend this course
436 out of 477 reviews
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4.8
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.4
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
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2
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
3.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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Course Highlights
This authentic Donald Ross mountain layout delivers dramatic elevation changes, challenging greens, and sweeping views that consistently impress golfers. Exceptionally friendly staff and well-maintained conditions make this Asheville-area course a strong recommendation for Ross design enthusiasts.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 70
Length 6400 yards
Slope 125
Rating 69.5

Previously known as The Grove Park Inn Resort.

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Course Details

Year Built 1899
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round. High Season: 4/1 - 11/30
Architect Donald Ross (1926) Herbert Barker (1911)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

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Reviews

4.4
477 Reviews (477)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 20
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 13
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 38
Undulating Greens 38
Narrow Fairways 25
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 29
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
Advanced Golfers 24
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 45
Convenient to the City 38
Near Local Attractions 19

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall a good experience

Our first impressions were not so good as the starter was a little surly and didn’t provide much information as to the location of practice areas etc. As it was, practice area only consisted of a putting green and a single hitting cage.

The greens were impeccable and rolled really true. The fairways were in really nice shape also. Overall, a good value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course But…

The starter/bag guy was not a good ambassador of the Grove Park Inn. He needs to know that many of the players have never played this course before and do not know that there isn’t a range etc.,, He didn’t explain clearly where to go and what to do. I expected more from A Grove Park Inn. That being said we enjoyed playing the course. It was beautiful and in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice track, well maintained. Try the turkey sandwich.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just ok

A little slow pace and then had a twosome just show up on the tee in front of me. Adding insult to injury.

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

Great course conditions,great day

Calling for rain but it held off and we got our round in,conditions great,everything went very well!!Doesnt play long,greens rolled very well

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great, historic course!

Beautiful layout and views from the upper holes and a well conditioned, championships layout with history back to Bobby Jones playing there. Greens are large and slopped but fair. The course is just special!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Wove Our Way Around the Grove

Nice track but very tight. Course is in good shape. I liked the greens. The lack of a range is a bit of a deterrent, but overall a very good experience, despite the persistent rain.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Typical Donald Ross Course.

The course is in great shape for winter golf. Although the greens were recently pushed they putted true. There are some very subtle undulations in the greens that make it challenging but fair. Unfortunately it was cart path only due to some recent rains but the course is very walkable. The staff was pleasant and helpful. All in all our foursome had a great experience.

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

Great experience

First time playing here and very much enjoyed the experience. Course was definitely challenging. Greens are rolled great for this time of season but they are difficult. I came away with nine pars and was very pleased. I will surely play again. The staff in the pro shop may be the best I’ve ever encountered. Extremely helpful and friendly. Great deal on GolfNow too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great setting, difficult greens

I've played Grove Park multiple times via Hot Times on GolfNow. It's always enjoyable, cart staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Greeted by 4 turkey's walking in the parking lot which was cool. My only complaint this day was that I booked the tee time for 10:00 but when I arrived at the course they had me down for 9:50. Not a big deal because I was early enough, but had I run into traffic or something I would hate to lose the spot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Decent, $30 is max

Cummings Cove was extremely wet so the condition was less than perfect. This isn't the courses fault, just rainy weather lately affected the course. Cart path only isn't terrible on this course because it's narrow. Front 9 plays a little longer than back and is tight. I've played the course often and enjoy it. It is short from whites, not too long from blues. If you spray it around go from the whites. Narrow fairways make up for short holes.

CC is semi-private and my biggest complaint is that members of this course don't care if they hold you up. It's their course and you're lucky to be playing there, is the attitude. While membership has its privileges, those privileges should not over ride common golf courtesy. Staff is handcuffed as they aren't going to upset membership.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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