112 Mountains Blvd, Lake Lure, North Carolina 28746, US
(828) 694-3000
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About Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure

Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure is located in western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains and features a wealth of outdoor activities on and around the lake, as well as 36 holes of golf. The property, which was featured in the original 'Dirty Dancing' movie, has nearly 150 vacation rentals ranging from homes 3-6 bedrooms in size to smaller 2-3 bedroom condos and one-room studios. There is also a 15-acre RV park with 46 spaces for class-A motorhomes. In addition to a beach and marina, there are hiking and biking trails as well as tennis courts. There are two golf courses here: Apple Valley and Bald Mountain.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres720
Year Opened1986
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesFractional Ownership
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
36 Reviews (36)
T O P 250
Reviews 153
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Mountain golf

Great mountain golf course. Amazing conditions. Fun layout with a lot of elevation changes. A little tough to get to as it’s in rural area but well worth the trip. 39$ for 18 holes w a cart!?! A must play

Boston Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Elephant burial grounds

Apple Valley is a lovely track whose greens have dramatic undulations. 3 putts is not uncommon if you are not on the proper part of the green. The course is fun to play, There are some interesting elevation changes, doglegs, water hazards and the like to keep you thinking. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The new BBQ restaurant closes at 8.

Previously Played
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

apple valley

Apple valley at rumbling bald....is probably my favorite course for the area now. Was definitely challenging. Bad part of my day was the fact it was cart path only due to all the rain they had the past few days. So was difficult for a true yardage and picking right club. The fact they had grass on the fairways to hit the ball off of was a shock becaude almost 99% of courses ive played this yr hasn't had any. The gps on carts were accurate and definitely easy to operate. Pace of play was average. It was 2 of us and a 2 some went off in front of us and we waited on every hole. Luckily by hole 10 they left. Will def play again soon.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A Real Gem

A true championship course. For the time of year conditions were good and the greens were in excellent condition. Nice challenging layout with 5 sets of tees. Most of the bunkers had soft white sand, they were working on the others for the high season. Good quality golf carts. There is a grill on-site for a quick or relaxing bite. Would play again without hesitation.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good vibes

Beautiful...played two balls and never rushed at all. Greens look great. Couldn't miss a putt out there. Fairways too. No problems at all. Fun course from the tips...longish but fair.

Previously Played
Excellent 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 4.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Apple Valley

Staff provided great hospitality. Fairly easy golf course from tee to green, but a lot of undulations on the putting surfaces as well as difficult pin placements make it challenging to score. Golf course was well conditioned, and fun to play. Even though I played on a holiday pace of play was great. Rumbling Bald is a must stop for anyone in the area.

Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course - Nice layout

This is a well challenging course with great scenery, especially the back nine. Excellent layout other than possibly #7. Fairways and greens in good condition. Best value and public course in Western North Carolina.

Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

A great course. Good condition. excellent greens. Challenging layout. Back nine as pretty as you would find. You too Pinehurst.

Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A Gem

Great course. Excellent greens. Course condition very good. A real pleasure to play.

Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course, On tight side

Nice course, challenging play. Definitely in need of thinning out. Many shots penalized by tight or over hanging trees. Would make the course more playable.

Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Recommended
Played

Outstanding Golf

Great course, very playable. A little on the tight side.

Previously Played
Good weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Everything you would want in a group golf outing

Have played Bald Mtn. 4 years running. Have stayed in the fairway condos off the 3rd fairway ,very nice accommodations and facilities. Going back next year with a group of 8-12 guys.
Love the place !

Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Setting, excellent course

Have played the 4 years running. Love it !...Have stayed in the condos there also excellent. Plan to go back in 2015 .....7 of my golfing friends also rated it high on their list.

Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best bargain in NC

I have been there 4 years running. First year we stayed in the condos at Apple Valley, 2nd and 4th year the condos on the 3rd fairway of Bald mountain. The 3rd year the Smith Mountain Lodge. All of the accommodations were superb. We are going back in 2105
One word describes the golf course, the accommodations and that being "OUTSTANDING "

Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Spectacular course

Stayed at Rumbling Bald and played both courses Apple Valley and Bald Mountain. Accomodations were great, price was great and we plan to go back. Follow the web site directions .

Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful mountains and great golf course

We played in the fall last year and the year before. course was in great shape both years. Am going back this next week. Can't wait.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
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