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4.7
206 Reviews (206)
5 Stars
146
4 Stars
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9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
97.2%
Recommend this course
198 out of 206 reviews
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4.8
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.9
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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34 out of 34 reviews
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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

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
206 Reviews (206)
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Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Well maintained but...

The course was in great condition but, I never got above my 3h off the tee and that is only 3 holes. I'll be honest and say that I am an extremely long hitter but, the course is so "short" that almost anybody that plays it would say that it is just a longer par 3 course. Mind you, the course is extremely well maintain, it is just extremely short. I never reached for a single wood from my bag.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 110
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

GEM

Leave your driver at home. This short course doesnt require a driver even on the one par five. At 4400 yards from back tees, 9 par 3s, 1 par 5 and 8 par fours this course is extremely fun. Fast greens, good fairways just adds to the challenge. This is truly one of the most scenic courses in N.C. The altitude helps with heat and adds distance to your shots. Don't be fooled though, some of par threes are 200 yard range and require well placed and struck shots. My advice is to NOT be in any hurry as a course of this length brings out the old folks. I reccomend this course 100 percent as the fun and views are outstanding. Course in great shape tee to green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short course

Fun short course in very good condition fairways and greens. Pace slow. A lot of walkers at times and a lot of seniors at times so don’t be in a hurry

Some nice altitude changes and no real long fairways and only one par 5 so great to practice your short game.

Break on rates after 2.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 106
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

3rd time playing course. Course and amenities were awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing Course

Loved playing this course. Views were great. Holes were fun yet challenging. Can’t wait to come back and play. Definitely worth your time to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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 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
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
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not worth it

Short, narrow course, super hard fast greens but zero sand in bunkers. Rocks and clay only For what they charge, it’s expensive.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Previously Played

Weekend Starter Needed ASAP

Played on a Sunday that was cart path only due to week’s worth of heavy rain. Even with path only conditions, 4500 yards should never take 5 hours to play. I was in a foursome with a twosome in front of us, a single in in front of them & a twosome in front on him. A packed weekend day demands mandatory pairing up to foursomes...no discussion. Course conditions were great with the exception of washed out bunkers. Will happily play again during a weekday, but will probably skip playing another weekend round here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course.

Great course. Green are fast and a true challenge with all the contour. Well worth the trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Public Course

Was trying to find a place to play with my grandfather in law and everything seemed to be booked except this little gem of a course. It was my first mountain course, but it was a lot of fun! Don’t let the yardage fool you it may be a par 64, but it will definitely challenge you. Staff was very friendly as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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