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4.5
475 Reviews (475)
5 Stars
243
4 Stars
173
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
89.6%
Recommend this course
434 out of 475 reviews
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5.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.4
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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

4.5
475 Reviews (475)

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 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lunch and Golf at Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC

If you have the money don't miss Grove Park Inn for lunch and a round of golf. While it is a great experience, my husband and I both think it is overpriced and doesn't really live up to what one might expect for the price. This is because it is a resort course. Do go to GolfNow.com for better rates.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play a concern

Played on a Sunday. Rained off after 14 holes and 4 1/2 hours. Fun, fast greens even after recent rains. I'd love to come back when a reasonable pace could be found, or just to spend a day around the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Some of the holes were under construction

For the price it was a good value. Great mountain views. Greens had too many ball marks

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Historic course in excellent condition.

Beautiful, historic course in excellent condition. Greens were very fast (stimpmeter 12) and hard to hold per the Donald Ross design.
This is a very enjoyable course for all levels. Greens fees seemed high but discounts are available from Golfnow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Most bang for the buck!

With the exceptional price, including cart, that we booked we were able to play an elite course for a major discount. This course won't disappoint. Neither will the staff. Top notch all the way around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Typical Donald Ross, fun and tough

Course was in very good shape with continual ongoing maint.
Greens well cut and recently rolled. Look out for the crows on 12 and 13 ; they will steal your food!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't use the golf now map!

Purchased discounted fees on golf now and that worked great. However, the directions from golf now took us to the wrong course - Asheville country club instead of the grove park inn. Almost missed our tee time as a result. So use your own gps!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not adapted for Golf Now

The course was in great shape. Other than that, they aren't set up for Golf Now participants. They are focused on making money and don't do well with people not on their guest list.

Couldn't get a cup of coffee prior to my tee time from the Cabana club and they wanted $17 dollars for a hot dog at the turn.

Recommend the course, just come prepared for the resort friendly perks only.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This Donald Ross Course is a masterpiece in pristine condition

You will not play a more interesting and challenging course than this Donald Ross Masterpiece. Greens are at least 12 on the stimpmeter, with bent fairways that are immaculate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

With all the other golf courses in the WNC, the GPGC is a little over priced and frankly, I 'd rather play others for half of their greens fees.

There are many more quality courses in WNC for half the cost of playing at the GPGC. It's worth playing for $55 but at $100 or $129.....I'll look around for another track.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Best Asheville Course

We have been in Asheville for two weeks and have played several local courses. Grove Park is by far the best. It is a classic Donald Ross design. You can see every shot - no blind drives or approach shots. The difficulty is determined by the greens which are undulating and several have false fronts. A pleasure to play. Conditions are excellent, although the aeration done in early April is taking time to fill in due to the cold weather. At a hot deals price Grove Park is at least $20 more than the other courses, but is well worth it. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Donald Ross Course

Very accommodating staff. They did everything possible to make sure I was taken care of on a very busy day. It's a fun course with lots of elevation changes on the back. The front is flatter and longer. The course is not long but requires accurate drives. The greens had recently been punched so not so smooth but they have to do that occasionally -- right? A few of the tees needed some work but all in all good value at the Golf Now price. We were staying at the Grove Park Inn so everything was very relaxed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens recently aerified....

This course is one of the best in the Asheville area. The course is well maintained and has some very challenging holes. I will be returning next month when the greens come back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great mountain golf course.

Grove park is definitely a must play for folks who have a chance to visit Asheville. The views are spectacular, staff are super friendly, and the course is awesome. We stayed the weekend at grove park resort and had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has potential.

Affordable and worth the money only through GolfNow.com. Pro shop is fine; the resort personnel are not very cooperative nor easy to work with.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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