Wild Laurel GC
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3.5
714 Reviews (714)
5 Stars
244
4 Stars
270
3 Stars
109
2 Stars
63
1 Stars
28
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
65.3%
Recommend this course
582 out of 714 reviews
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3.5
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
67.7%
Recommend this course
21 out of 31 reviews
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3.5
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
65.2%
Recommend this course
30 out of 46 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 6330 yards
Slope 125
Rating 68.7
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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
714 Reviews (714)

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 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice, fun course

A very nice course which, at first glance,, does not appear too difficult but will challenge you all the way around. It does not unduly punish you for poor shots but only rewards you for good shots; there are very few holes where you can eke it out. Back 9 is much more difficult than the front 9 and there are at least six holes (1, 6, 9 12,13, & 14) that can humble you. Well worth the greens fees and extremely scenic and quiet. Only advice is that in summertime, wear some time of insect repellent as it can get quite buggy, being in the mountains.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun mountain course

This mountain course is very scenic, staff is friendly and the rate is quite reasonable. The greens were very smooth and the fairway grass is coming in after a long cold spring. It's always a pleasure to play Laurel Valley.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I totally enjoyed this golf course!

This golf course will not present much of a challenge to a scratch golfer. However, anything less than a scratch golfer will really enjoy this golf course. The front nine is fairly straight, but the back nine is a little mountainous. The golf course is well-maintained and the scenery is beautiful. I would play this golf course again in a heartbeat. If you hit the ball reasonably well, you'll love this golf course as much as I did.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great /Fun/Golf

I love this course. Looks easy and benign. No, no, no! A real fun challenge. A great layout with subtle elevation changes and a multitude of green changes, some easy and flat, other requiring excellent reads. I highly recommend Laurel Valley!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

smoky mountain golf

the course is in good condition for this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

There are some tight fairways and dog legs both left and right to add to the challenge.

November is not the ideal time for a course in the mountains. The fairways were cut short for winter and had little "cushion" to hit from. The first cut was actually the better place to land. The greens were very well maintained. With 10 minute tee times we never saw anyone in front or behind us. There are a few holes with significant dog legs both left and right that add to the challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Views and nice location

Enjoy having a course near the National Park and this one offers some beautiful views, well maintained course, and a nice restuarant.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the course has some great holes

the course was well maintained. the greens were in super shape. the scenery around the course was very nice. I will play the course more.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good layout but some tough holes

I liked the course but it is not very senior friendly, some of the holes are too long for average players. also, some of the greens have a lot of bare spots.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty course

This is a nice course. There are a lot of blind holes and narrow fairways but it was very nice. There was some areas with heavy cut grass and leaves which made it difficult to find you're ball in the fairway but overall it was nice. We got behind a foursome and they were taking their time which made play slow. There were no rangers either so we were stuck all day but it was nice. We saw about a dozen wild turkeys off the cart path which was a treat and a bear on our way out during the drive home.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful views and nice clubhouse with great food. Many greens were in rough shape and heavily sanded.

I have played here several times and enjoy the wonderful valley and mountain views. Course was not in as good of shape as earlier in season. They had several greens that were struggling but they were working on them. Cannot complain too much as we got a great price the day we played. Clubhouse is very nice with great food and friendly staff.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

scenic course, fun to play

Very nice course. Beautiful surroundings, the course is overall well maintained--a few greens had some rough areas as others have mentioned. I liked the course and will definitely be back to play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful mountain scenery around this course makes even a poor round good.

The course is in a mountain valley with great views. It offers generally challenging fairways which reward accuracy off the tee. With numerous opportunities to find water or other unplayable lies, club selection is critical. My one criticism is that some of the greens are suffering from bare spots likely the result of disease. Otherwise, the course is well manicured. The staff is friendly and club facilities are excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful setting.

This course is located in a beautiful setting. It has several holes with raised greens and some water. Great place to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful scenery

The greens needed mowing. The height of the grass was too much. I may have misunderstood but I think I was told they only mow them on Thursdays.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mountain Top

Nice course with an awesome view from the club house. This course seems to play longer than whats on the card, could of had something to do with the elevation changes. The first 9 were in much better shape then the back. Several of the greens were in pretty bad shape with bald spots.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course, stunning views

Laurel Valley is beautiful course with stunning views no matter where you are. From the second you walk into the club house to the time you return your cart, you feel like you are in a different world. The course is moderately challenging with some tight fairways, and the greens need a little bit of attention at some holes, but otherwise, I would highly recommend Laurel Valley to golfers of all levels.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Greens in bad shape, gnats awful

The overall experience at Laurel Valley was below average at best. I was warned about the insect problem before going but had no idea it was as bad as it was.

Its not Laurel Valley's fault with the bugs, but some greens were almost completed dead from heat and disease. Some fairways you could not tell where the rough started and fairway ended. The conditions are the worst I have played this year.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

greens in bad shape

fairways very uneven some grass even other spots poor. biggest problem is gnats bugging you all over

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great views

great staff !!! pro shop and 19th hole, will go back

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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