Wild Laurel GC
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3.5
703 Reviews (703)
5 Stars
241
4 Stars
266
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
62
1 Stars
26
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
64.4%
Recommend this course
574 out of 703 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
65.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 20 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
59.5%
Recommend this course
25 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
This mountain course delivers stunning scenic views and a well-designed layout that keeps golfers coming back. Exceptionally friendly staff and a charming rustic clubhouse consistently enhance the overall experience.

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Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 70
Length 6331 yards
Slope 120
Rating 68.6
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Ault (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.5
703 Reviews (703)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 8
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 30
Bunkers 21
Narrow Fairways 20
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 35
Locals 27
Seniors 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 30
Near Local Attractions 10
At a Resort 7

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Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly and enjoyable

The course is in really good shape for this early in the year. The greens are excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/03/2018:
Hello, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and our greens. Thank you for playing Wild Laurel Golf Course in Townsend and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/25/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to rate our course. We are glad you enjoyed our layout and staff friendliness. We also appreciate your rating on the course conditions, value for the money, and the pace of play. We escalated your rating to the appropriate departments. Thank you for visiting Wild Laurel Golf Course and we hope to earn your business again.
Played On
Reviews 145
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

I had a great round of golf.

The golf course had a tournament in the morning. When I arrived they managed to get me out. After the tournament, there were players two holes ahead of me and three holes behind me. I did not have to rush or wait for any other groups. The greens were not too fast or too slow. I had a great round, I am looking forward to golfing here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/25/2018:
Hello Scottottaway, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you had a great golf experience at Wild Laurel Golf Course in Townsend. Thank you for playing our course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Layout but Needs Work

My dad played this course 15 years ago and raved about the layout and how nice of a course it was. We were both shocked to see it in the condition it's in now. It was hard to find grass in the fairways and tee boxes as most of it was dirt or weeds popping up through the dirt. Surprisingly the greens were in tremendous shape. They rolled fast and true. The layout is still great with the elevation changes with mountain streams and views. The clubhouse was under construction but the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend bringing your own clubs as the rental clubs were about 30 years old but for $10 you can't really complain. This could once again be a great course if the fairways come back. Would recommend it just for the beauty of the landscape and layout but the condition doesn't warrant full price currently.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 04/25/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to write a review of our course. We are glad you enjoyed our greens, course layout, and friendly staff. We also appreciate your feedback on the conditions of the fairways and rental clubs. We escalated your feedback to the appropriate departments. Thank you for visiting Wild Laurel Golf Course and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/18/2018:
Hello, thank you for the four-star rating. We are glad you enjoyed our course and we appreciate your rating on our pace of play, course conditions, and off-course amenities. Thank you for playing Wild Laurel Golf Course in Townsend and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

This golfday has been a poor experience. Clubhouse was under renovation. The lady at reception was very friendly, however she did not mention anything about the very poor course condition. The Tee boxes had definitly not seen any service this year. Some of the Tee boxes for the ladies were not even marked. I overheard that there has been a change in ownership not too long ago. Lots of work ahead. Definitly no place to play for the next 3—4 years at least. Golf Now should delist or at least have a note prior to booking.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Response from on 04/18/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to write a review of our course. We are sorry to hear about your subpar experience. We appreciate your feedback and we escalated it to the appropriate departments. Thank you for visiting Wild Laurel Golf Course and we hope to earn your business again.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 04/18/2018:
Hello spirit1, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you had an excellent experience at Wild Laurel Golf Course in Townsend. Thank you for visiting our course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/18/2018:
Hello, thank you for the five-star rating. We are glad you had an excellent experience at Wild Laurel Golf Course in Townsend. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

A pleasure to play

Always look forward to playing tbis course...tight and challenging....club house currently being remodeled...should be great when finished...

Very friendly staff...seem to appreciate that we chose to play there today....passed several other courses along the way...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/02/2018:
Hello Douglas5318331, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and found our staff friendly. We also appreciate the great feedback on the clubhouse renovations. Thank you for playing Wild Laurel Golf Course in Townsend and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course

Beautifully nestled in the valley of the Smokey Mtns. Wild turkey and Whitetail deer are just some of the wildlife you may encounter on your round of golf. Renovations being made to the clubhouse and the staff was very friendly. Locals are there regularly and everyone is willing to share their insight about the course and the area. Whether you are a local or on vacation this course is definitely worth the drive. Look forwarding to going back soon to tackle the hills again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/29/2018:
Hello cla083066, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course, wildlife, and found our staff friendly. Thank you for playing Wild Laurel Golf Course in Townsend and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great mountain course a little tight on some holes,but mountain views

Great track with million dollar views and wild life

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 03/19/2018:
Helllo Kendall3414089, thank you for the three-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course, views, and wildlife. Thank you for playing Wild Laurel Golf Course and we hope to see you again the next time you are in Townsend.
Played On
Reviews 145
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

The setting for this golf course is beautiful

The golf course is in a valley in the smoky mountains. The temperature was in the low 60s but there was snow on the mountain tops. The ponds and rivers on the course were very clean. The sand traps were laid out perfectly so you had to really think about what part of the green you hit your ball to. The golfers and staff were very courteous and friendly (as they are in all the courses that I have golfed at). The course and carts are well maintained. They are in the process of remodelling and that is why i gave them a average score for amenities but i can tell when they finish i will give them 5 stars. I look forward to golfing here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/19/2018:
Hello Scottottaway, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad enjoyed our curse and found our staff friendly. Thank you for playing Wild Laurel Golf Course and we hope to see you again the next time you are in Townsend.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course. Golf now was not accurate about the distance so it took a lot longer to get there. Paid for 18 holes but we did not get to play all 18 hours because it got dark on us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/08/2017:
Hello, thank you for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed our course and we are sorry to hear that you could not finish your round. Thank you for the review and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/27/2017:
Hello ksbachman, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and found our staff friendly. Thank you for visiting Wild Laurel Golf Course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day!

We really enjoyed our round of golf at Wild Laurel. The course is in very good condition. Very friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/06/2017:
Thank you for the great review. We appreciate the great compliments regarding our course conditions and great staff! Thanks for coming out and hope to see you again in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/06/2017:
Thank you for the 5-Star review! We appreciate you coming out to see us.
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Hello, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and pace of play. Thank you for playing Wild Laurel Golf Course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great scenic course

Pace of play was good for a Friday combined with slower players allowing play through. Fairways better than last year but can use some improvement. Ice was provided but no water was available on the course. Geens small with a crown which can make for tricky putting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/23/2017:
Hello oldsalt, thank you for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed our pace of play and course layout. We also appreciate your feedback about the lack of on-course water. Thank you for playing Wild Laurel Golf Course and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience and coarse

Beautiful golf coarse in the mountains always a great time over with friends and good layout has it's challenges and best part only a 15 minute drive from my house.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/18/2017:
Hello, thank you for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and that you had a great time playing Wild Laurel Golf Course. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nothing special

Course flat and straight forward. Restaurant closed lack of staffing. No water on course over 90 degrees. Course staff non carring.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/25/2017:
Hello tgf72, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course. We are glad you enjoyed our pace of play but we are sorry that the restaurant was closed, there was no water on the course and the staff was noncaring. We appreciate your feedback and we will escalate it to the appropriate department. Thank you for playing Wild Laurel and we hope to earn your business again.
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