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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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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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Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

old Ross layout with green conditions

It's an old Ross layout that plays up and down the hillside. No driving range.

Great views from the top of the hill on several holes. You can see how ross designed this layout back when they didn't move dirt around and just went with the lay of the land. It's very short, under 6300 yds from the tips. The par 3's except 17 are the highlights.

The course was in great condition in mid October with stunning views of the tree leaves changing. Greens are a fun challenge. As advertised is tough to pick the right club with severe downhill or uphill lies. Watch for false fronts and turtle back greens--thank you Donald! The course gets a bit monotonous just going up and down the hillside. But again I took into account what they did back in 20's...it would have been fun to have had a caddie, maybe in non Covid era.

The downside was playing a slow group...four hours later I just went around them. It's worth 140 a round....I wouldn't return and only played it because it's a Ross design.

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

Nice Course, average value

The golf course was in good shape & not overcrowded. No driving range and not much of a clubhouse. Average for the price paid

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Beautiful

The history and the beauty of the area was a treat to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Classic Layout. Resort Course. Expensive.

Played an early morning round in just over three hours which was great. Was in the low 40's until the sun came up. Two great guys to meet and play with. Loved the layout. Conditions were good. Pro shop guy was very nice and helpful. Carts guys not so much; felt like they just worked there to get free golf. Did not clean clubs or say "how was your round"; no tip for them. Granted that this is fall prime time and the weekend, but was expensive at $150. Would definitely play again at a more reasonable rate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

classic design

good conditions even in steady light rain...made greens tough to read..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

Great old style layout. Beautiful with great conditions.

Should have rakes on the carts but that was my only (minor) criticism.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not military friendly

Course ownership is NOT military or veteran friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grove Park Inn

Great course, fantastic views! Greens just aerated but still rolled good.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A very nice hilly course in very good condition

Very enjoyable round with a lot of hole diversity. The course was in excellent condition but the bunkers were not in good shape. Weather and Covid may be a factor I guess.

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