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3.7
151 Reviews (151)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
81.1%
Recommend this course
127 out of 151 reviews
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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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3.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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Course Highlights
This mountain course delivers a uniquely inspiring layout with dramatic elevation changes, cliff-side par 3s, and stunning natural scenery throughout. Staff friendliness consistently earns top marks, with the club pro personally walking golfers through the course before they tee off.

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
151 Reviews (151)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 19
Narrow Fairways 10
Thick Rough 7
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
Locals 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 10

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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
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Friendly Staff

beautiful course, lots of elevation changes, new carts in great condition, smooth cart paths, just an overall enjoyable experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

don't waste your time

this is at best an average course. there is no gps or mobile phone service available in this location. the tee boxes are over grown. there are no hole diagrams. there are no distance markers, except for the red, white and blue ones. if your cart breaks down away from the club house, you have no way to call them.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

A whole new ball game

This is definitely what I would call a unique layout. Some what of a "Mickey Mouse" design in some areas, but it works in a lot of ways. Small greens, short holes. Most 4's are drive-able here if you can carry further than 270 off of the tee. The 5's are a joke as far as length goes, but that plays perfect for money games and chasing eagles. Hit driver wedge into 3 of the 5's and I'm by no means the longest of players (and was playing from the back tees). The elevation change makes for a fun experience when staring down a shot in flight with a 5 second hang time. If you're in the area and like to wager on course, this is the place to come. I'd try to find a sub $50 rate for sure though.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

What A Rode

This, to me, is what Mountain Golf should be like, You have some flat land holes, some shots up to elevated greens, others down to greens many feet below the tee box. Some short parts 4s that are reachable. But the most notable thing for me, was the travel between holes, Very scenic views and just a feeling of having the course all to yourself, even though it might be busy. Even though, I golfed here yesterday, it was so enjoyable for me, that I booked another round today. I may make this my course of choice for this area of North Carolina, even though I haven't played them al., But for the money I am more than happy with the quality of the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Mountain golf

Overall a good experience. The fairways were grown in yet, but definitely playable. There were tee boxes under repair, and several more that should have been. Great views and challenging shots. Although the forth hole, with a blind second shot over a cliff, is a little gimmicky. A must if you are looking for mountain golf in Western North Carolina.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Simply Spectacular

I can't remember the last time I've had as much fun on a golf course as I did at Smoky Mountain yesterday. Incredible views, a great array of high elevation shots, excellent greens. It's the type of course I come to the mountains to play. The bermuda fairways were dormant (the staff tells me they get active in late April), but still provided an easy lie to hit off of. A great value for the money in an area known for higher in-season rates. A must play when coming to the Smoky Mountains.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A roller coaster layout.

This course has some amazing views, and was a lot of fun to play. Course layout was exciting, with dramatic views, and several times hitting over a cliff. Greens were decent size & in pretty good shape. Fairways & tees were sketchy, and the cart paths need a lot of work. The paths were some of the steepest & narrowest I have ever seen. Just a light drizzle of rain will make this couse scary to drive on the steep paths.
If you forgive the rough conditions, then this is a "must play", just for the views & variety of ups & downs. I had a great time!!

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