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4.7
459 Reviews (459)
5 Stars
293
4 Stars
102
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
95.5%
Recommend this course
420 out of 459 reviews
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4.8
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.4
Layout
5.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.7
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
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1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.0%
Recommend this course
32 out of 33 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
459 Reviews (459)

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing!

With a GN Hot Deal rate of $64 it was a steal but well worth the rack rate. The outstanding conditions of the course coupled with the unparalleled views makes this possibly the best course I have ever played. That’s comparing it to course like sawgrass, bay hill, Torrey pines, pelican hill, yocha de he, etc. Need different carts for the up, down, twisty cart paths. Need to be governed downhill and auto lock brakes. If it had amenities such as a full service restaurant it would be considered luxury. Got to plan a trip for my FL golf buddies. MUST PLAY.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Love it!

Played 7/24 and 7/25. Course is in great shape. Yes, this course is very expensive, but it really is in great shape and super fun to play. You most likely will lose quite a few balls. But fairways were in great shape and so were the greens. I would/will definitely play there again. FYI if your cart GPS goes out, just turn the cart key off while you're putting on a green, then when you're done turn it back on and it should be fine. Also, if your cart has trouble engaging the parking brake, you really need to push super hard on it to get that 2nd click. Mine had a lot of trouble but after they told me the trick I was able to manage it, not a big deal. I stopped off by one of the grounds workers and told them what a great job they were doing keeping the course in such good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic

Great mountain course. Greens were nice but very slow and spongy. Golf cart was in rough shape. My gps did not work while my partners cart did. Cart drove erratically and really unsafe. Looks like it was turned over a couple times which is not hard to do on this track. I did not get a chance to talk with staff about carts but I highly recommend they perform better maintenance.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Monster

This course was literally a beautiful monster. Extremely well maintained and manicured. The setup was tough as nails. I enjoyed the round yet the monster wiped me. If you get the opportunity, you must give the monster a try. You will love it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mountain Golf

Fine conditioned course with beautiful views. Definitely a course to go back and play again. Great value for money and easy to book online with GN app.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing course with breathtaking views.

This is my favorite course I've ever played. The grass is pristine and the greens are perfect and challenging. Even driving the cart up and down the mountains was fun. Definitely bring extra balls though, the course does not come back to the club house at the turn, and there are many tough shots and hills covered with knee high grass if you stray from the fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A Great Public Local Course

It is a excellent public course. The only thing that they need to improve is the riding cart condition. The brake did not work and they really need to upgrade to electric cart, not the LITE from EZ-Go.

The green speed could be a bit faster.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Monster

This course is a beautiful monster. It will flat humble you, if you are not on your A game. I’ve played a lot of courses in my 50+ years and this is near the top. The staff was great and the facilities were very clean. This is golf as it should be!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Beautiful Beast

Plenty of opportunities to score on short par 4s with elevated tee shots. The ball will be above and below your feet all day. Use the greens map provided. Being on the wrong tier will humble you quick. Worst case scenario, you play like garbage and enjoy breathtaking views. Book it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

👍👍

Great shape!!!

People working there we’re really nice to me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Views plus

Played this course when it fist opened and let's just say it's grown into an amazing gem !!!!! Fairways and Greens we spectacular!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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