Maggie Valley, NC is known to have some of the best golf courses in America! Some of these courses have won awards and continue attracting hundreds of visitors each year. They come both to play tee offs and enjoy the serene environment of Great Smoky Mountains! Below are some of the most popular golf courses in the region that you will want to check out:
Waynesville Inn Golf Resort
Located at 176 Country Club Drive just a few minutes away from Asheville, Waynesville Inn Golf Resort, approximately 5 miles to The Blue Ridge Parkway with Balsam Mountains also lying on the opposite side. This Golf Resort is only 12.2 miles from Maggie Valley using US-23 S route, and 19 minutes by car. If you are looking for a place to play outstanding mountain golf, then look no further than the triple-award-winning golf resort at Waynesville Inn. This venue was originally designed by renowned Scottish architect, Donald Ross, as a 9-hole playground. With time, it has grown to include surrounding mountainside areas, which have been shaped out into two extra 9-hole courses, namely Blue Ridge and Dogwood. Waynesville has proudly hosted celebrities such as Billy Graham, Willie Nelson and even President Richard Nixon. The resort was recently awarded a 4-star rating by Golf Digest keeping up with its tradition of excellence.
Maggie Valley Club Golf Course
The Maggie Valley Club is found in 1819 Country Club Drive, it’s been rated as One Of America’s Finest by GOLFWEEK and also ranked amongst the Top 50 Southern Golf Resorts by Southern Living Travel Guide. There are only 6 courses that have achieved this prestigious status in North Carolina and MVC is one of them. From Maggie Valley, NC it lays 3.4 miles north following the Soco and Moody Farm Rd, drivers would take 7 minutes to get there. It boasts of beautifully manicured lawns that are kept soft throughout the year to improve quality of tee offs. According to Golfweek Magazine, this Club offers visitors the thrill of playing a ‘cove’ setting along the front nine section and ‘mountain’ layout on the back nine. It’s one of the most popular golf courses in the region given its proximity to Maggie Valley.
Laurel Ridge Country Club
Laurel Ridge is a private golf course at 49 Cupp Lane, Waynesville NC. It is located 10.6 miles or 16 minutes’ drive from Maggie Valley via US-19 N/Soco Rd. This course features an attractive but challenging 18-hole golf course, nestled right at the middle of Great Smoky Mountains. Guests enjoy a peaceful, serene, mountain atmosphere without sacrificing their conveniences. Tournaments are available in all four seasons, meaning members can enjoy year-round opportunities to interact with friends, dine, play, dance and develop lifelong relationships. Laurel Ridge Country Club covers a total area of 6,904 yards with all the possible challenges expected of an alpine course. Furthermore, they provide members the latest accessories and merchandise to enhance their golfing experience.
Lake Junaluska Golf Course
This course is found on 756 Golf Course Rd, Waynesville around 7.6 miles from Maggie Valley, or 11 minutes by road via US-19 N. Lake Junaluska offers an 18-hole course that’s perfect for playing tournaments with colleagues, or just single rounds with friends. This course is open from Monday to Saturday 7:30AM-6:00PM and Sundays from 12:00PM till 6:00PM. The field is 5,034 yards par 68 and there’s also a mini-golf area located near the tennis courts and aquatic center. Mini golf area has no age limits and is open daily, including Labor Day and Memorial Day.
Springdale Country Club
Springdale Country Club is located at 200 Golfwatch Road Canton, NC. From Maggie Valley, this venue is approximately 21.4 miles east via US-276 S and is nestled in-between the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 18-hole championship course is family owned and has a rich history dating back to 1968. A practice center is part of this facility and it also offers members a full-course driving range. Best known as the “hidden gem of alpine golf”, it gives guests a blend of fine golf, dining mixed in with some good old southern hospitality. There are multiple packages to choose from including unlimited golf, personal field cart for two, country breakfast buffet and special family dinners each evening. All rates are quoted per person.
If you are a golf enthusiast, you’ll want to check out these wonderful courses during your stay at Creekside Lodge! Be sure and call our office at (800) 621-1260 and let our friendly staff arrange a golf outing during your coming visit to Creekside Lodge! Golfing in the picturesque Smoky Mountains…. a wonderful experience that will be hard to forget!
