2120 US Hwy 105 South,
Linville, North Carolina 28646
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Original design by Ellis Maples (1967); modifications by Bobby Weed (2015).
18-hole par-59 Mountain Springs executive course, comprising 13 par-3s and five par-4s.
36.096828
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In Grandfather, 67 mi NE of Ashville.
Grandfather
Grandfather Golf & Country Club is home to a well-rated and always popular golf course. This tree-lined parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. However, this is a private course generally playable only by members and their guests.
Private club; visitors/guests may only play if hosted by a member.
Good
North Carolina's 8th best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
USA's 154th best course (Golf Digest, 2023).
175 Linville Ave, Linville, NC 28646
+1 (800) 742 6717
Visit websiteWith just 24 rooms and suites, The Eseeola is able to offer an excellent level of personal service. Breakfast and dinner are included with your stay, and each room has a private bath and private porch or balcony. In addition to the well-appointed rooms, guests can enjoy the Lodge's library, lounge, bar, spa and fitness center, and the surrounding beauty of the grounds and championship golf course.
Linville
Grandfather (private).
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Rory McIlroy: with his 2025 win in The Masters, Rory joined the pantheon of golfing greats who have achieved a career Grand Slam of men’s majors ... Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are the only others in this select band.
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Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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