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4.7
259 Reviews (259)
5 Stars
186
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
99.6%
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251 out of 259 reviews
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4.9
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
1
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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10 out of 10 reviews
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4.8
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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19 out of 19 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
259 Reviews (259)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Scenic Mountain Course

Beautiful views of Sugar Mountain and just an all around fun course to play!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Scenic Mountain Course

Beautiful views of Sugar Mountain and just an all around fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great cou8

Great layout, great condition, great staff. I highly recommend to golfers of all skill levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in really good shape given greens had recently had work on them. Really enjoyed my round up here. Course is closing Wed Oct 28 for the season. When I asked an employee they said planning on opening up mid April. Cant wait till then

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

Aeration and sand on the greens

Aeration and sand on the greens made it tough to Putz and chip onto the greens. I have been to this course a handful of times. Due to the seasons changing they decided to aerate the greens and put sand on the greens which made it tough to chip and putt, resulting in untrue lies

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 179
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short, challenging course

Fairways were in good condition. Greens showed signs of recent aeration, which was not disclosed when we made the tee time. Greens held the approach shot, but did not roll true. Sand traps needed TLC. Course was short and tight, with water and trees lining most fairways. Yardage markers were tough to find on the cart paths, especially when paths were shared with adjacent holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 124
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Always a pleasure

Last time I played here was early July before I had a knee replacement. Beautiful time of year to play golf here. Greens had been aerrated but still a wonderful course. Staff is always pleasant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course with magnificent mountain views!

There was a large group of foursomes in front of us when we arrived at the 1st tee, so the starter was very helpful in sending our twosome ahead to the 2nd tee so we could get past them. The course conditions were very good and the course was well-maintained. It was challenging but lots of fun. Can't wait to return the next time I'm in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough test

Need a good iron game here and driver is not needed much. Accuracy will be your friend if you have it if not bring plenty of ammo.

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

Sugar Mountain Golf Course

Nice course for iron play. Short but enjoyable. Tee boxes need attention. Greens are challenging. Pace of play is slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Super hard fast greens

This course challenges your short game. Green are great but super difficult.

Some bunkers had no sand.

If you are in the mood for a tight, tough executive course, it’s great.

Can be slow.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course

I have read good reviews about this course and was looking forward to my round. I knew in advance the layout was different in that it has mostly par 3's and par 4's but wanted to take my dad to a course that would not be too long. When checking in the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and we were off to the first tee.

The tee boxes were a little rough due to divots but the fairways and greens were in much better condition than I expected. They were in a condition that was just as good as a high-end club that I played earlier in the week. The fairways were lush and the greens were fast and true. The bunkers were considered ground under repair so it was lift clean and drop at the nearest point of relief.

The layout is narrow and misses are penalized. The greens are full size as well as most of the par threes. My only recommendation is to shorten some of the par 3's to make them a little more fun. The par fours are short but still a test. The mountain scenery is beautiful.

Adjust your mind and give this place a try. It is still golf, just a little different. The course conditions are worth it.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun Course

Sugar Mountain is a fun little course. Conditions were very good. As with many courses these days, the bunkers are marked “Ground Under Repair”, and obviously haven’t been maintained since the beginning of COVID. Other than that, everything else was in very good shape. The course is great for beginners, because of its length, and it is quite fun for experienced players, because birdies are more accessible than on most other courses. I would highly recommend this course for a “fun” mountain round.

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

While just a par 64 this place will kick your tail! Slick greens and in fabulous condition! All you big hitters that can only hit a driver may be disappointed, requires finesse to shoot a good score! Wonderful course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Beautiful course. I love to play this course because I’m from Texas and The weather here is so beautiful. Course is very beautiful but very difficult. This course rewards accuracy. I lost a lot of balls. :-)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Summer round

Course is a lot of fun. Come expecting to work on accuracy and course management. This is not a tee it high,and let it fly type course. There are probably only 3-4 holes where you can hit driver, and non where you really need to. Had a blast though, greens are perfect, and views are spectacular.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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