445 Main St,
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
Office
+1 (866) 526 8008 (toll free)Fax
+1 (828) 526 8473Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Jerry West (Director of Golf Operations)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Tom Jackson
35.104997
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75 mi SW of Ashville / 4 mi W of Cashiers & 6.5 mi NE of Highlands (off US Hwy 64).
Old Edwards
Old Edwards Club (Old Edwards Inn & Spa) 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. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Stay&Play at Old Edwards: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
The Old Edwards Club is a private members club, also accessible to guests of the Old Edwards Inn & Spa (which is located approx 6 mi southwest in the centre of Highlands, NC).
Must book in advance.
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The Old Edwards Inn is a member of the Historic Hotels of America.
445 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
+1 (866) 526 8008
Visit websiteOld Edwards Inn & Spa "graces the western North Carolina Mountains with its welcoming ambiance of relaxed luxury for families, friends, couples, spa goers, nature lovers and golfers". Consistently voted a top travel destination, this meandering mountain resort is just a few minutes away from the quaint downtown area of Highlands. Golf at the Old Edwards Club is located approximately 6 miles northeast of the centre of Highlands. Old Edwards Inn is a member of the Historic Hotels of America.
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Old Edwards Club
Wade Hampton (private); Mountaintop (private).
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Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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