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4.6
457 Reviews (457)
5 Stars
291
4 Stars
102
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
95.7%
Recommend this course
418 out of 457 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.3
Layout
5.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.6
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.9%
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47 out of 48 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6517 yards
Slope 142
Rating 72.0

Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sequoyah National Golf Club is surrounded by mature oak and fir trees. Owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee, the course is routed through flowered valleys that provide a colorful complement to the surrounding mountain views. It feels peacefully secluded but it is conveniently located less than an hour from Asheville. Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed the layout. The rolling terrain guarantees a range of different elevation changes but there are also some flat holes. The golf course is a tough test, offering several forced carries over water and severe dogleg fairways. The sloped greens are no easy feat either. Proper club selection and accurate approach shots will be generously rewarded. Sequoyah National also offers an expansive practice area with a driving range and putting and chipping greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 2009
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round. High Season: Apr - Oct.
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (2009) Notah Begay III (2009) Ty Butler (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

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4.6
457 Reviews (457)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful vistas!

This course has beautiful vistas! Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in poor condition on the date I played. I would recommend it to others only if the course is in better shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Great views. Poorly maintained.

This mountain course could be great. They just need a great superintendent. The grass is thin on the fairways. Tee boxes were a disgrace. Some greens were very nice, others rough. It was disappointing to see the condition of the course given the quality of the layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways lack grass

Played the course last summer and the challenging layout lbrought me back again this year. While they have repaired the washout on #2 that necessitated a temp green, last year, the overall conditions are worse than I remember. The fairways uniformly lack grass and are very soggy. Several greens are also in poor shape. Those that aren't, are exceptionally good. Unfortunately, the 3some in front of us included one player who spent half the day talking loudly on the phone while his playing partners were half a hole ahead of him. Not Sequoyah's fault, but never a ranger in sight to mention it to. Glad I bought a Hot Deal because the course, right now, is not worth more than the $35 I paid.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

this course is stunningly breathtaking

Playing the course for first time was difficult not knowing where to not to hit certain shots but was fun and the GPS helped alot

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Elevation Changes.

Wow!

Be prepared to ride up and down long hills, take long drives up to elevated tees, or hit tee shots up hill. Hardly any flat spots on the fairways,
This course is crazy challenging - gorgeous views - but challenging.

Lots of issues with weather problems on the greens as well. Staff was great.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

We wanted to play a course that was beautiful, challenging, and in country club condition. This course met all of our parameters. It was about a 45 minute drive from our rental and very worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

how to be scalped

The views are magnificent, but the condition of the tee boxes, fairways, and greens is abhorrent. We also had to wait on almost every shot. Needed to use the restroom at round's end and it was locked. Would recommend for the views.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Stunning vistas. Difficult golf.

Sequoyah National is a mountain course with severe elevation changes. Players without playing experience on the course may find it daunting.

The staff is friendly and welcoming. Amenities include range balls and carts with GPS including audio playing tips.

The greens are in very good condition. Fairway turf is sparse on a number of holes and it is necessary to play preferred lies. The rough... do not go there.

Balancing the difficulty and severity of the course are the awe inspiring vistas afforded the golfer. Excellent signage describing the culture and history of the area is located at each tee box.

A round at SN provides the player with superb vistas and challenging shots.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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

An Interesting Choice

Not a huge fan of the green undulations. The layout tee to green was fantastic, but very spotty as far as conditions go. some spots/holes looked immaculate while other areas looked like Carl Spaclar had been chasing the gopher there. If you can find a sub $50 fee on golf now I'd say its worth the try.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

great layout

Exceptional layout difficult course. The range is beautiful and as a guest you feel like a member

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Review of Sequoyah National

The course is extremely challenging but absolutely beautiful nested among the mountains. The greens are not cut too close and are slow in the morning but improve in the afternoon with the heat. Expect to walk many holes because there are wire barriers along most of the cart paths. There are some fabulous heights from which you hit down into the valley below which is both interesting and challenging. Must keep the ball on the fairways or it will be difficult to find in the unmowed grass along the fairways. Fun experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great Course, Great views!

Amazing views and the most elevation change in a golf course i have seen. Great layout and a wonderful round of golf, they have done a lot of work the last two year making the course more playable. The tall grass has been mowed and finding stray balls is easy. I would reccomend this course for a memorable round of golf. By far one of the most scenic courses I have played. The tees were in average condition, the fairways in good condition and the greens were very slow, (rolled fine and played good, just very slow for a course this nice). A challenging but fair course, played 36 and finished the first round in 3 hours and the second in 4 and a half.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Course

This is the 2nd time that my son & I have played Sequoyah National. The pace of play is as it should be, the course is challenging & there are spectacular views. We will definitely play this course again on our next trip to the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Course in great condition a lot of fun holes course is challenging but you can still use your driver great views course is worth the cost

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

The course is in great shape, the views are incredible. Loved everything except hole 17

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

awesome mountain course with exceptional views

this is a great course with fun, challenging holes. shot placement is a must. the views are great and course is well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Bring your A game!

Scenic views everywhere but don't let them distract you from your goal; to play a good round of golf. Pay close attention to the GPS in the carts and play strategic golf around this course and you can score.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Scenic Sequoyah

Beautiful course. Lots of trouble off the fairways. Move up a tee to really enjoy your round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value ........ Great Views

We golfed this course on a Saturday afternoon. It was a great experience from the first to last tee. You have to hit straight and play to the 150 markers, so club selection key. The cement cart paths and GPS really helped keep the pace up and to handle on this elevation . This is one of the nicest courses I have ever played and the Starter Chris helped explain the layout and history behind the course. Well manicured fairway, Hilton Head quality sand and great view of the Smokies. Only draw back 11 hour drive from Canada, so won,t be replaying until next year

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best condition I've seen the course

Very slow, over 5 hours on a Thur. no rangers. Greens the best and truest I've seen here in 4 years, not real fast but good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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