Springdale Resort

Springdale is still one of the best rounds of public golf you will be able to find at an affordable price. Got up there yesterday for the 2nd time this summer, and both times I was sad when I got to the end because I wanted to keep playing this course. Course is in excellent shape from tee to green. Greens were a good bit slower than they usually are, especially on the front. It seems as if they had a bunch of rain last week and a few holes were also cart path only. However, the condition of the course is still really good. The layout is outstanding and very challenging. If you arent hitting it good it will be. along day. (I wasnt!). The scenery around the course of the nearby mountains really makes for a great setting. All in all, if you get.a chance, go play, and dont be in a hurry. Take it all in!

It was our bad luck to play this course on a day when the range was closed due to road construction, and the 3 of us were behind some slow groups ahead of us. However, fairways and greens in excellent shape; interesting layout and great mountain views. The creek that criss-crossed the fairways on many holes added to the challenge.

Nice golf course up in the mountains , greens are nice . Rough is not too bad , great layout .

Course is in incredible condition. Have played here several times in the past and it just keeps getting better. Fairways and tee boxes are in great shape and the greens roll true. Tip of the cap to greens crew and staff. New clubhouse and restaurant are very impressive. Can’t wait to play again!

Vacationing in Cherokee so made the hour drive over as I had played the course in the Spring and enjoyed it. Mike in the pro shop is so personable and welcoming to guests. Was invited to play with some regulars (Jack, Don & Harry) who were a lot of fun and made me feel at ease despite them all being better players. Course was in great shape despite the heavy rains with just a few patches of standing water on a couple of fairways but all the greens were dry and well drained although playing a bit slow.

A fun Mountain golf course well-kept, interesting at a times very challenging.

Pros:

This course was in great shape and a very nice layout. The off course amenities were very nice.

Con:

Place to play was ridiculously slow, and I did not see a ranger while on the course.

Played on a Friday afternoon the day before a tournament. It was already busy when I arrived at the course. Pacing on the front nine was ok to slow, pacing on the back was awful. Waiting ten+ minutes on each tee box led to poor play. Saw no sign of or attempts by the Marshals to speed up play. Course was in excellent condition, but an otherwise beautiful day was hampered by the poor pacing and no attempts by marshals to fix.

Pros: fantastic layout & course conditions; the superintendent and staff should be commended. One of my favorite tracts in the western NC area.

Cons: GPS system alerts were over the top interactive, a non-stop sensory overload which couldn’t be turned off or muted. Pace of play was terrible. A 5 hr & 15 minutes round is completely unacceptable, but not surprising when I witnessed a 12-some with 7 carts on the 17 green as I was standing on the 11th tee. To add insult to injury, the GPS system alerted at 6:30pm the carts would shut off, which is rich since we’re 3 groups deep on the 14th tee. The carts started constant, annoying beeping/alerting at 8pm, while we were in the 18th fairway.

The course was in excellent condition the green spotter drew the staff was extremely friendly and helpful

Everything was great! Beautiful day not too crowded. I just want to say that Mike and the rest of the staff couldn’t be nicer. Always friendly and helpful which isn’t always the case when you use GN at places. Will be back again soon!

If you are ever near the Great Smoky Mountains in the western side of North Carolina you must play this course. Gorgeous doesn’t do it justice. Paired up with a guy from Miami. First ones out and it was as if we owned the place. 7:30 and we were done by 11AM. Two different nines. Front side mostly flat in the valley by the road. The back side is up and down mountain golf. Mountain vistas, mountain stream you hear and see, fast green carpet putting surfaces, maintained fairways. 13th hole is called The Spasm, find out for yourself. Go there and play it. If I could have I would have played it again after lunch.

If you ever get to western North Carolina you have to play this course. It’s one of the most beautiful golf courses I have ever had the pleasure of playing. Trust me, it was a pleasure. The front side is far more flat than the back side. The back nine plays up and down through the Great Smoky Mountains. The conditions are private course level, the greens are green carpets and the people there couldn’t have been nicer. I play the gold forward tees now, the slope is still 121 and the blue boys play at 134!!! Hole 13 is called The Spasm. 😂 It’s a test for anyone , but it’s a bucket list must play for sure.

What a beautiful course from tee to greens. Great condition. Fun to play and very challenging. Long course!!

Course is in great shape. Challenging and fun. Top tier in all areas

Such a pleasure to go play at Springdale course! Perfect conditions and such warm feelings getting with people from the club house and restaurant. The layout is giving you all kind of excitement, nice and open holes mixed with some, that requires length and placement in the fairway to get close to the pins. I think the greens are on the slower side... But they roll as they should. Great place!