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4.7
251 Reviews (251)
5 Stars
179
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
99.5%
Recommend this course
243 out of 251 reviews
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5.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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4.7
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tucked in the cool North Carolina mountains, this meticulously maintained course impresses with pristine greens, manicured fairways, and colorful flowers throughout the layout. Tom and his dedicated crew consistently earn high praise for their friendly, positive attitude and commitment to keeping conditions excellent.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Executive
Par 64
Length 4500 yards
Slope 113
Rating 63.0

Previously known as Village of Sugar Mountain Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Francis Duane (1974) Arnold Palmer

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Sports

Tennis

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4.7
251 Reviews (251)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love Sugar Mtn

Course was in good condition for early in the season and the grounds crew has done yeoman's work since Helene destroyed the property. In about 2 weeks, the greens will be back to their typical diabolical speed and difficulty. Staff is A++.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

👍🏌️‍♂️

Scenic, challenging and fun. The course is in amazing shape after a restoration post Hurricane Helene. The entire team has done an amazing job. Happy to say this course is in my neighborhood and looking forward to a great season.

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

Nice challenging course with amazing views.

My family enjoys playing this course we have played it 3 times now, each wad a great outing. Every visit has had its challenges and great shots for all. We also had a few bottle necks and impacts on pace of play but that is expected for a busy course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Short, soft, squishy and solid!

Tom runs an amazing property, especially considering 1 yr since helene. Narrow fairways but big greens. Balls will be lost, fun will be had.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 123
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Beautiful yet challenging

Really live this course. Tom and his crew do an awesome job. Even with less than 18 holes available since Helene, the course is a excellent shape. I have been playing there for many years and will continue to do so!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace of play

We were put behind a single who was walking.. did not allow us to play through. Not worth the deal.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Simply Gorgeous

A jewel of a golf course located in the cool mountains of North Carolina. The golf course is meticulously cared for.. tee boxes, greens and fairways are in excellent shape. Flowers add a punch of color throughout the course. The prettiest and best maintained course I’ve played on… period. Congrats to the grounds crew and staff… they have much to be proud of.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sweat little gem.

Very good condition for what they went thru. Green were very good. Holes that are open are great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Have played here for 8 years now. It got beat up pretty bad by the hurricane last sept, but they now have 13 holes open again. They are reconstructing all of their bunkers with the latest technology and materials, it’s going to be awesome again but probably not until next spring. Little overpriced now for what you get, but they really need the money and support to make it even better than it was before.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather

Wonderful Course!

A great course for everyone. Even with a few holes still closed this is an excellent place to play. I will definitely be back several times. Great job to everyone at the course.

Tim

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

course limited to 9 holes

because of the hurricane last yr, course has only 9 holes open, & if you want to play 18, you play the 9 holes 2x.

this should have been told to palyers before signing up, and also on the website.

play is slow because of this, but the 9 holes are in excellent condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/29/2025

It’s noted on their website and FB they have 9 holes currently open.

Played On
Reviews 123
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Heart felt grief

My heart goes out to the staff at Sugar Mountain Golf Course. Still recovering from Helene, they keeping what they have well maintained and their staff if keep a stiff upper lip. There is positivity all about, I look forward to playing again soon and look forward to when they are fully up and running.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and frustrating!

A short course that my husband could nearly drive the green! But the greens were super challenging! We want to play again ow that we know the layout and how the greens roll.

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

Fun course with great conditions

The course was in fantastic shape. Greens and tees and fairways were truly mint. Shorter course and lots of par 3s but a very fun round. Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Sugar Mountain is always fun to play and one of our favorites.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unbelievable

Just the best that you can get…not overly expensive but you get that feel. I relish playing here once a year when i visit. Fairways are perfect and the greens are even better. Must play while you’re here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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