470 Brickyard Rd, Etowah, North Carolina 28729, US
(828) 891-7022
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About Etowah Valley Golf & Resort

Etowah Valley Golf & Resort is a 27-hole golf course in western North Carolina near Hendersonville in the Southern Highlands. The 240-acre property is home to a 27-hole golf course, 65 hotel rooms and two cottages sleeping 6-10 people. A casual tavern is located onsite as well as an event's center. In addition to the 27-hole course designed in the 1960s by Edmund Ault, there is a driving range and putting greens, heated swimming pool, croquet and tennis courts.

Facts

Price Range$
Property Class★★★
Acres240
Year Opened1967
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesRoom
TennisYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Etowah Valley Golf & Resort

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
402 Reviews (402)
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

great day to play golf

Great place to play and price was great...fairway good shape green ok pace good.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Gnats gone wild

Great people, nice course other than fairways are very rough. Greens roll great. The gnat infestation is unbearable, they swarm you from tee to green on every hole.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Nice layout

All 3 of the 9 hole layouts are fun and challenging and the variety makes me keep coming back

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Good deal for the money.

Course was in pretty good shape greens had been punched recently but rolled very true. The bunkers on some holes were a little rough in places, but I think they are difficult to maintain here in Western NC. Azaleas were in full bloom and plantings around holes added attractive borders to course. I think this is one of the better value courses in the Asheville area.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great value

I got to play this course with a buddy of mine and it was a great value. I think we paid about $28 per person which is a great deal. The course was very wet and had just been aerated but I would like to play it again when the conditions are better.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Overall Good

They had just aerated the greens (3/17/18) so they were in very bad condition. By the first of April things should be looking good for the course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 68
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beware the Men's League

I had a hot deal time. Little did I know about the men's league. They walk slow and play slow and won't let you play through. You wait on every shot and at the tee box. They are a collective bunch of guys who backed up the course . Golf now should never book times during their playing time. Their lack of courtesy is remarkable for supposably experienced players. Why would anyone want to become a member of the course if this is who they would play with?

The review from 12/31 is right on target. There are 3 nines. Put the league by themselves on one of those so the rest of us can play in a reasonable amount of time

It was a beautiful day of golf ruined by a bunch of golfers who feel they are entitled and can back up the rest of the course.

Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Still waiting

Let me start by saying that I love the course. Great layout, good conditions. Two things you need to know. 1) Only members can walk. Not a huge deal but it's much easier to stay warm walking if the temps are under 40 degrees. 2) If you are behind the Men's Golfing Association you will not finish in under 4:30, EVER. I doesn't matter how many holes the last group falls behind, they will never let you play thru. Nothing will be done by the course to help you, you are their prisoner for the remainder of your round. I will be back in another 6 months to see if things have changed to provide a better quality experience to all patrons, not just the MGA.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Nice day, Beautiful course or beautiful day and nice course

Weather was great for the end of November. The course was full, but not crowded. In spite of dormancy, the grass played well.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 68
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Brown fairways- fast greens

Great rate from golf now. Frost delay put the morning groups on the south course, leaving the west course wide open. Hard to see your white ball on the brown grass in the bright sunlight.

The greens ran fast and all the cups were not on flat ground. Very challenging. All in all, a very nice round

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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Only for a hot deal

I got a really cheap deal with Golf Now so I really didn't care that the course wasn't in the best of shape.

Greens were very fast (which I love) but the rest of the course was going into it's winter grass conditions.

There were many wet spots so not much roll if you hit into them. The course is long for a senior golfer but I did score well due to my short game. The greens didn't hold any balls, even those hit with a gap wedge.

I hope that when the new owners take over, that they improve the course and decrease the huge bunkers around most of the holes.

Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Love Etowah, but slow pace

Love playing Etowah, but the pace was much too slow. Our foursome was placed behind a twosome who were walking and a separate twosome on a cart. Both of them played so slowly, it was almost unbearable at times. Our round took 5.5 hours to play, and we just finished before the sun went down. Will definitely be back, because Etowah is a great course to get to play.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good option to consider in Asheville (NC) area

(Writing this as a review for people playing the first time).

Very friendly staff. Pretty part of the country, of course, and some great vistas here. Played through some regulars who we also very nice and offered some tips.

Played the South then the West 9s at the 27 hole facility.

If you like dog-leg right holes, this is your place! Especially for the South nine. I don't recall any dog-leg lefts, but at least 7-8 to the right.

If you are a longer hitter off the tee (by that I mean you hit it 250+), you want to play from the back tees on the South, or just calm down on the tee and hit a shorter club and play target golf.

The West nine is a bit more practical, and open, off the tee.

Very quick greens, in good shape. The ball will hold on well-struck approach shots. big thumbs up on the greens!

Fairway conditions are just okay, but with a pretty good amount of slope, and it being November, that is understandable.

Overall, its an enjoyable, near-the-mountains type golf club and community. Its not going to win awards for design or conditions, but is a very playable and welcoming place in the Asheville area that has a lot to offer.

Beware of the white squirrel(s)!!!!

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

3 great courses to choose from

Well maintained greens and fairways for the price. Courteous staff.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Greens were the best thing about the course. Fairways were patchy in places, especially on the North side, but to be expected this time of the year. Nice local option to play if you find a good deal on golf now.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Etowah Valley

Course was what I expected considering the weather. Enjoyed my round. My one knock would be that I was charged more that my reservation confirmed. My reservation was for $39 for the round, but I was charged $45 at the course. Not a lot of money, but not what I was expecting.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course was in good shape. It had rained the day before so it was cart path only but it went pretty well.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 30
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A nice layout at a fairly high elevation

I had played Etowah a few times in the past and always liked the layout. We have always been treated nicely there and enjoyed our day.

On this trip we found the course to be with mixed conditions. Greens, terrific. Fairways on the West Course, fair; fairways on North, poor to very poor. Mixed conditions of this nature tend to cause you to overstate the poor part and forget the great part. My suggestion is to play the fairways as lift, clean and place and I think you will have a good day.

The layout is a nice one. Some holes play very long and are very challenging. others demand precision approach shots.

The staff is terrific and I am sure you will enjoy your day.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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