The Omni Grove Park Inn

It's been dry here lately but the course was pretty soft and wet, too much so for me. I would like to see fairways a little more firm, and greens also.

Started at 3 PM and pace of play was very good, finishing in a little over 3 1/2 hours.

Layout is great, not very long but with the fairways as soft as they were and elevation changes it plays longer than the card. Rough is long and being able to advance the ball is very dependent on the lie you get. Playing from the fairway instead of the rough is big.

Stayed at the resort and played on a Wednesday morning.

Course was very wet and soft even though there hadn't been much rain. Greens were soft but rolled pretty true, not overly fast. Course is a classic old Ross course, not long at all, but you can't let your guard down on any shot - so a really good challenge. A course map on the card or hole diagrams on the tee boxes would have been a big help - there are 5-6 blind tee shots and more than a few bunkers you can't see.

Shot 84 with one mulligan.

I didn't really know how to review this. Is this a nice course no question. Is a a great deal for a hot deal at $39 for the round. No question. Is it a $100 course. Heck no. Nice layout. I am a low 80s guy and shot an 85 here. Left some on the course with first time playing. Conditions were what I expect from a Country Club type environment but Augusta National is safe for sure. Plenty of dead spots. Tee boxes weren't all grassed. Fairways were nice but apparently no one knows how to use sand in NC. Lots of divots in the fairway. If this were a $50 course it would be a 5. As a $100 course its a 3. Very playable and nice but if I'm playing near here there are other courses that would be a better bang for the buck. I will play again so don't take this as negative. Hope that helps.

Course design was of course great, but I was very disappointed by the conditions. Many tee boxes were beat up, a number of greens were in tough shape, e.g. lots of divots and impressions, tire tracks through soft areas (by grounds crews because the areas were roped off), more that it's fair share of crab grass and poor drainage on a number of holes made a number of approaches very spongy. Not what I would expect from a top flight course. I suspect some of this is due to opening up the course to the public which allows hacks that don't know how to simply fix divots, to damage the course,.but the course also isn't getting the maintenance it deserves.

Played early in the morning so pace was great (1st ones out). Course was a bit muddy in places but not bad. Rough is a killer so stay in the fairway.

Course conditions were great. It is a bit on the soft side. Maybe because of over watering for the hot temps. Only negative is some of the mowing staff showed no regard for players. But the day was filled with incredible views and challenging shots. Definitely an experience to have at least once if visiting the area. Especially if you can get a hot deal from GolfNow.

The course was in very good shape, quick greens, lots of slope. Very short. No driving range to warm up. Playing with someone who knows the lay out is important. You see Donald Ross in the green layouts but not as many false edges as many of his other courses. The starting staff are excellent at their job. At $40.00 to $50.00 it's worth it ...one time. I would not pay any higher. Once at that price was enough for me.

Grove park golf resort was awesome. A short but challenging course. I enjoyed playing this resort course and loved the awesome views of the mountains. Can't wait to play again.

Great golf course, perfect fairways and greens. Being from Florida I had trouble with the bent grass greens with the breaks and speed. This is a very tight course and demands a good tee shot. Great time !!!

There are several reasons for the tip top condition of this course, one being that there is almost no one playing on it !! Locals have been priced out !! When greens are fast, some holes you can't keep the ball on the green. IMO they ruined the greens with their overhaul a few years back. 5 hr. 20 minute round because of 3 and 4 putting by good golfers. No one in front of us. WAY overpriced for anyone but the rich.

One of my best days ever. I had a hole in one on the second hole. Course is in great condition greens were fast and true.

Way over price compared to other couse in the area. I only play it when I can get a deal or on a golf card. The staff was the best though. Good condition!

This one is worth the money!

I play here as often as I can. The course is beautiful,

but the staff is incredible! If you've never experienced

"premium treatment" , you should visit this place.

The course is in excellent shape because everyone cares.

Thanks again to everyone!

Played this classic Donald Ross design after two days of torrential rains. It was wet, but draining well. Terrific, classic Ross course. Fabulous views of the surrounding mountains and Grove Park Inn above the course. You can feel the history as you play. Ross, Jones, Presidents and so many others have played here. Greens recently aerated and coming along nicely. Walked and pushed my cart. Front is not flat, and has good sized hills as you climb uphill from 5th thru 9th holes. Back nine is extremely hilly, so be ready for the ups and downs, especially the ups. Makes 385 yard holes play like 450+ uphill. Not sure if the scorecard reflects the true yardages - my GPS was telling me the course from the Black tees was much longer, so take a GPS/rangefinder to check your yardages and adjust accordingly, especially uphill. Great, friendly staff. Must go to the Sunset Terrace at the Grove Park Inn post round for a drink and the magnificent views.

First time playing a high end course and was not disappointed!!! Shot my best round

For late March in Western North Carolina, the fairways and greens were in excellent shape, greens very fast but putted true.

Not the most creative Ross layout, but this was a 1926 re-design by him of the original 1899 course. Plenty of challenges greenside, false fronts, undulations, etc. in which Ross no doubt had a hand.

Fairly tight fairways, some sloping, no need for lots of bunkers, etc. Mountain views to the west are fantastic!

Beautiful Donald Ross course. Challenging, but perfect, greens. A must play if you live in or visit Asheville NC

Love this Donald Ross course. Great playing experience

Wonderful Donald Ross course. Great condition and always great views.

My ratings are based on the fact that I got a great deal through Golfnow. This course is typically a bit pricey, but was a super bargain at $32.00. It's worth playing at twice that. It's one of the best kept courses in the area. Fairways and greens are excellent. Pace of play was excellent on this particular day, plus I was able to comfortably play in shorts and short sleeves. Not bad for March 1st.