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4.7
463 Reviews (463)
5 Stars
297
4 Stars
102
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
97.2%
Recommend this course
424 out of 463 reviews
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4.8
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.8
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
5.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 22 reviews
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Course Highlights
Dramatic mountain views and a highly praised layout with severe doglegs and elevation changes make this course a memorable and rewarding challenge. Course conditions, staff friendliness, and overall value consistently earn high marks from recent players.

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

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Reviews

4.7
463 Reviews (463)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 28
Undulating Greens 20
Forced Carries 19
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
Advanced Golfers 19
A Weekend Splurge 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 18
At a Resort 6
Near Local Attractions 6

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Very pretty views, but not quality mountain golf, especially in it's current condition

This is certainly NOT 9th best course in NC, (or the 19th).
The property is much too hilly for enjoyable golf, even for a single digit handicap golfer.
The greens were a disgrace, but much of that could be the drought. Even though I asked the staff about conditions before booking a tee time, I was very disappointed with what I found.
A side note, after finishing playing around 4:30 PM in
mid August, I was very surprised to hear the staff refuse to allow a twosome that had driven 50+ miles & wanted to tee off at 5 to play, saying "We close at 5".

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens not as good a year before. Fairways lost lots of grass

Played here 3 times and course got worst each time out. Overpriced for condition

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Needs some tlc.

The course layout and views were fantastic! But, the course needs some attention. The recent aeration didnt help either. Dissapointed overall...thanks to golf now I got a great deal or I would have been upset,

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