The mountains around Asheville with their scenic beauty and pleasant climate year-round provide a magnificent setting for a game of golf at one of the area's many public and private golf courses and country clubs. But the primary attractions to mountain golf are lush fairways, sprawling bent grass greens, cool breezes and a gently undulating terrain.
The Asheville region boasts over twenty championship golf courses that offer challenging mountain golf packaged with lodging and dining. In addition, there are over forty resort, municipal and daily-play courses offering the same challenge of the mountain terrain.
Four distinct seasons of play are a highlight of mountain golf. Spring play is popular from late March through May with cool temperatures and the bright colors of spring flowers. Summer offers cooler mountain temperatures than the rest of the humid southern summer, while autumn provides a spectacular display of leaves on the mountain slopes amid warm, sunny days. Winters are the greatest surprise since snows rarely cover the courses for more than a few days and the winter sun often brings daytime temperatures into the 40s and 50s.
The lure of the mountains offered a unique design challenge to the dean of American golf course designers, Donald Ross. He designed several courses in Western North Carolina, including the newly renovated course at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa course. Continuing the tradition, Great Smokies Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort also maintains its own 18-hole championship course.
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Additional InformationNo matter when you decide to visit our magnificent mountains, you'll find plenty of things to do in and around Asheville. In winter, enjoy mild days in Asheville with easy access to the higher elevations that are dusted in snow. Then, watch the mountains awaken as spring blankets the hillsides with wildflowers. Glorious summer brings warm days for outdoor fun and cool nights for enjoying the hours after dark at downtown Asheville's unique restaurants and night spots. And autumn cloaks these peaks with every shade of red, orange and yellow imaginable.
Anytime of the year, you can discover the region's rich art and craft heritage at the numerous art galleries and shops. Visit one of the area's historic attractions, including Biltmore Estate, America's largest home. Explore downtown Asheville's unique restaurants and eclectic shops. Delve into the mountains' endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Experience the real Cold Mountain. Or take a short, yet breathtaking, ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway. And throughout the year, there are events, festivals and entertainment to spice up your visit.
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