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3.7
147 Reviews (147)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
77.7%
Recommend this course
123 out of 147 reviews
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3.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
81.2%
Recommend this course
13 out of 16 reviews
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3.8
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
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3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
80.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 20 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6150 yards
Slope 123
Rating 67.2
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Smoky Mountain Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Thomas Walker

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

3.7
147 Reviews (147)
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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun, fun, fun

Cannot say enough about how much fun we had playing this course. Course was not in the best of condition when we played, but I would go back in a heartbeat. If you're planning a trip to the Cherokee Casino and need a place to play you won't be dissatisfied. Great staff in the pro shop.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

We had a group of 4 foursomes for an annual golf trip that we take to a different area. If you're in the area, Smoky Mountain is worth it.

Some really fun mountain golf holes (shorter holes with a lot of bends, huge elevation changes). Hole 5 you will never forget.

Conditioning on a few holes isn't great -- but, trying to grow grass on the side of a hill isn't the easiest thing in the world.

Staff was great to us -- the pro gave us a few pointers, the restaurant had great food ready for us at the turn (we used the phone on Hole 8).

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

True mountain course

Great fun for a guy from the low country of Charleston, SC. Will be back to play again if for nothing more than the spectacular vistas!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Sad Condition of what could be a beautiful course

It is obvious that at one time this was a beautiful course. Understand there is a new owner and new greenskeeper. Had looked at website, planned timing for lunch ( not open! ) ; planned to hit the range to warm up ( told that they had no balls! ); 1 employee there - not especially friendly when we walked in. He later became helpful to get us cups of water from the closed restaurant. Vistas are gorgeous and I really hope this course gets the attention it needs -- what potential!!! Recommend only due to vistas and hope for the future of this course & facilities.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the rate

A few years ago this place had really good average rates and course was seemingly on the mend. Now the rates are too high for present course conditions. Fairways are brown, greens are spotty, with big dirt spots in them, fringes are rough length. Course has potential. Nice layout, some great playing elevation holes but just can't find a decent greens keeper or they just don't care. I don't know. A real shame.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great mountain golf experience

Hard to focus on the game of golf in this atmosphere. Truly enjoyable course. Although not especially difficult, it is challenging and unique. The elevation changes, the layout, the cart path switch-backs and beautiful ascents through tunnels of hardwood foliage are worth the little extra cost, as it was a bit pricey. All in all though, if I'm back in the area, I look forward to playing it again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Interesting and nice views

The course was interesting and challenging. The greens had been recently punched and were not yet recovered. They had just experienced some serious rain so it was a tad soggy in some areas.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Pretty Challenging Course w/ nice views

First off I was referred by my step-dad to play this course since I was going to be in the area, and let me say I am so glad I took his advice. This course is really neat, since it is made on the sides of the mountains. That being said this course is not one you want to walk for 2 reasons, 1) being on the sides of the mountains and 2) because there is lots of distance between most of the holes. Course is pretty unique with the way the holes are setup do to being on the sides of the mountains, this is what makes the course pretty challenging. NOTE: make sure you bring plenty of balls just to be on the safe side.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

So you want to play a mountain course!

This is a course that will challenge any golfer. It will probably overwhelm a higher handicap player. Ladies will have difficulty climbing the hills but my wife likes the challenge. So, with that caution, it is an place that provides some exceptional views, drop shots with excitement and a demand for accuracy.

The conditions were okay but not great. The rough is ragged and difficult to play from. The greats were decent but have a fair amount of foreign plants (course grasses) growing. The fairways were good.

The course demands accurate shots. It starts off docile but on the fourth hole you will start to see the demands it offers. The fifth hole will make you wonder how you got to the International Space Station and ask "how do I get down?" Play it on a day when you are rested and feel your game is in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Love This Place!!!

Smoky Mtn just keeps getting better each time I play. The price is always the best in the North Carolina mountains, as is their ultra-friendly staff. The Bermuda fairways are like playing on carpet, and the bentgrass greens are in great shape, particularly for mid-August. If you come up to Harrah's Cherokee Casino, play this course, as it is only minutes away.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome Mountain course!

initially i thought it was a bit rough for the price, but play a few holes and you quickly forget a very few patches of red clay, and you focus on the beautiful and challenging lay-out. More altitude changes than any i have previously played, lots of blind shots, great pace of play-Great time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Extreem Mt. Golf

This is a very difficult track, due to the extreme elevation changes, and tight fairways. This is also a riding Track, NO WALKING! So very interesting holes for sure. One more thing, there is nothing around this Golf course, so bring it with you, or buy it there.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Just too expensive

The course was okay, but, it was just a bit too expensive. I have played at much nicer courses for less. The golfnow website usually provides a good price for the experience, however, this was not the case. I played 18 holes for $50. and felt like it should have cost $35. The course had some well maintained areas and a lot of not so well maintained areas too. Somewhat disappointing..... Oh... And the cart paths are scary dangerous!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Just not a very good course......

Course was not in very good shape for this time of the year...The other courses our group played in the N. Carolina and Sky Valley area were in excellent shape.
Probably would never go back....

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very Nice Course

I was pleasantly surprised at the overall condition of the course for a December round in the mountains. The staff was very helpful and courteous. I've played the course many times and will go back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

goat trail

Target golf long ways between holes. Lots of elevated tee shots, crazy dangerous cart paths.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

This course has great changes in terrain.

We played with a couple who was familiar with the course. It made the course much more enjoyable and greatly helped with club selection. I would recommend first time players to play with someone who knows the course if possible. Several holes are short but good club selection is crucial.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course! Great Prices! You wont be dissapointed.

I played Smokey Mountain with 3 other friends this past Saturday and the course is in great shape, staff was friendly and food and drinks were good also.

I would not hesitate to book a tee time there if your in the area. Course is playable for all level players and is just plain fun.

We will certainly be going back on our next trip to NC.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course and Great Staff

This course is a beautiful course in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. Mountain scenes are breath taking. Elevated tee boxes make for interesting shots. The staff here is outstanding and so helpful. One of my top 5 courses I play every year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Muountain Course

awesome course what a lay out lot of elevation unique holes number five and nine especially a must play you want regret it

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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