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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
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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)
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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 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Donald Ross Design

One of my favorite courses in Western NC. Typical D. Ross design, it’s all about approach shot and putting. The greens a little slower than normal but usually run around 11. No 4 is especially tough when the tee is tucked on the left tee box .Frank and the staff are always friendly and professional.

The pro shop is well stocked and the course is well stocked with beautiful views and a number of wild turkeys...they’re more like tame turkeys! Enjoy!! I’ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Greens were airated only a couple weeks prior in early February and they were still were rolling well. The fairways were in great shape with some minor exceptions. In all, I absolutely love the course. I would quit my job to play 36 here everyday, but this money won't make itself. For practice, they have a putting green and a pitching and chipping range that mirrors the course nicely.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Golf course

Beautiful golf course, friendly staff, fun course layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cold But Fun!

Even with the cold weather you can’t go wrong with the Grove Park. Beautiful layout! A must play while in the Asheville area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I have a great time. Was parried with a very nice gentleman by the name of Robert, from Florida. He was s good Golfer who made the round smooth. The course was in great condition. It was a day experience. It’s not a very long course but the greens will challenge anyone game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time!

We had a wonderful round yesterday! Not too crowded and the course was in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great deal Great day

Had a chance to play this course at a hot deals price. Course is in great condition. Because of weather conditions, the greans were much more friendlier to putt. Nice time of year to play this course

The fairways were being aerated, but it didn't effect much.

We started at 10am, but play seemed to really pick up around noon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ross classic

Well kept course. Punched greens when I played unfortunately, but I’m sure they can be brutal fast when healed. Not easy despite being relatively short yardage on the scorecard. 5 par 3s and 3 par 5’s. Challenging. Not for beginners. Cart a must.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

2nd shot golf course

the greens had been recently aerified fairways bunkers tee boxes and green complexes as good as many courses on tour areal classic .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful views

This course is a pleasure to play. We play all of the time but it's quite pricey. We only play if we get a deal on GolfNow. The greens have been aerated a couple of weeks ago. They're still very bumpy, not really ready to play right now. That's the only con...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Staff is very professional and personable

Great course in a good location. If I lived here full time(now a part time resident) I would join the club.

I play about 3 times a week at various clubs and fluctuate from 16 to 18 index.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a beautiful and challenging golf course. I had a wonderful time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful place to play golf

The course was wet, so it played much longer than the card. Greens were very fast and difficult for me to read. Typical course for the time it was built, being many tight holes and close together. I played the black tees, but it would be a very challenging course from any set of tees.

I would recommend this course if you are in the area. I used Golf Now and saved at least $50 off my round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Ross layout below the grand Grove Park Inn

Great layout in beautiful surroundings. Not long at all but the challenge starts on and around the greens. They are very fast and challenging. Typical Ross with lots of false fronts, etc. The fairways were kind of wet to the point that several tee shots plugged. Mostly excellent conditioning with the exception of the back tee at the 17th hole, which had very little turf on it at all . Longer hitters will want to play the "tips" for the maximum enjoyment. Great spot with very friendly staff. Go up to the hotel for a post round beer on the Sunset Terrace!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Central P A Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

One of the Best

This round was my first experience with a Donald Ross design, and I was delighted. Course layout is outstanding, but not overly challenging for an experienced golfer. The greens are evil! Hardly a straight putt on any of them. They are the strength of the course.

The course is beautiful with wonderful vistas of the mountains on many holes. It is in prime condition. This was the only area course I've played this week with bunkers dry enough to play from. Great sand.

On course amenities are outstanding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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