Spectacular, affordable mountain golf is only minutes away. A wide variety of choices are available for golfers of different levels, all featuring great golf, breathtaking scenery and the chance to unwind in a relaxed atmosphere. Many of the courses are hidden gems, enjoyed by locals and the same tight circle of repeat visitors. But little by little, the secrets are getting out. No need to worry about hustling back to the hustle and bustle for a warm bed and a hot meal.
Several courses offer on-site dining and lodging.
Perhaps the best-kept secret slowly slipping out is Mount Mitchell Golf Club , a truly superb layout set in the backdrop of the highest peak east of the Mississippi River and the Pisgah National Forest. Only Pinehurst No. 2 has a higher rating among North Carolina s public courses. The numbers show that Mount Mitchell is catching on. The course is now playing about 25,000 rounds in the short mountain season. Resting at about 3,000 feet in a valley surrounded by 10 to 12 peaks of 6,000 feet or more, Mount Mitchell is as challenging as it is beautiful, highlighted by a spectacular series of holes along the rocky South Toe River.