Golf Courses

Another great track along the Neuse River is Riverwood Golf Club.  Set on rolling terrain, this layout moves naturally along the land’s contours.  Three different nines comprise this facility.  Each one ...

One of the best values in the area is just ten minutes from downtown Raleigh.  It’s called Eagle Ridge Golf Club and it was designed by World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tom Kite.  Since it opened in 2000, good ...

Davis Love III designed this iconic course that sits at the edge of Jordan Lake.  Located just south of Chapel Hill, getting here is easy and well worth it.  Golfweek called this course “One of the 40 Best ...

As its name would suggest, The Neuse Country Club boasts an active private membership.  However, the public is welcome to come play too.  The traditional layout blends old and modern design features in a way ...

For more than 33 years, Reedy Creek has welcomed golfers from all over the Research Triangle.  The course was designed by Gene Hamm and occupies fertile ground that was formerly a working farm.  Today, ...

Chuck Smith was the mastermind behind the course at River Ridge.  This spectacular layout meanders through rolling hills and hollows along the banks of the Neuse River.  This course was constructed in perfect ...

Lonnie Poole is home to the NC State men’s and women’s golf teams.  This golf course was also designed by Arnold Palmer, my favorite golfer of all-time.  Located just minutes from downtown, this course is one ...

If you haven’t yet been to Asheville, North Carolina, you’ve been missing out.  This mountain town has quickly become one of the hottest vacation destinations on the East Coast.It makes sense too.  There are ...

Picturesque and relaxing.  That’s how locals and visitors alike describe a round at Reems Creek.  Even more, Golf Digest gave this course four stars and the prestigious “Best Places to Play” ...

Donald Ross was a busy guy in 1926.  Not only did he design Asheville Golf Course, he constructed Grove Park as well.Ranked by Conde Nast Traveler as a “Top 20 Southern U.S. Golf Resort in the U.S.” in 2011, Grove ...

There’s no less than 27 holes of top-notch golf waiting for you at Etowah Golf Course.  The old school design dates back to 1967.Rolling fairways and small greens are framed by stately trees that ask you to keep ...

One of the oldest courses in the western part of the state, Asheville Golf Course was designed by Donald Ross and opened for play in 1926.The course’s features reflect that time period too.  The greens are small ...

Located in Fletcher, North Carolina, Broadmoor Golf Links is an iconic layout that affords stunning views of the Blueridge Mountains and the French Broad River Valley below. Designed by Karl Litten, Broadmoor’s ...

If you’ve read our course guide about public golf in Colorado, you know I absolutely love this state and all that it has to offer.  From hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and just general exploring, the outdoor ...

The third oldest golf course west of the Mississippi world is Patty Jewett Golf Course.  It opened in 1898.  Since 1919, it’s been owned and operated by the city of Colorado Springs. Golfers have 27 ...

Eisenhower Golf Club is the home facility for the Airforce Academy. These are big courses that ask a lot of your game from tee to green.  Drive is straight and long, and pick your clubs into greens ...

Shining Mountain just sounds like a happy place to be.  I can personally attest that it is. Set in the community of Woodland Park, this is a classic mountain design that meanders through alpine meadows while ...

As its name suggests, Cheyenne Shadows sits at the base of Cheyenne Mountain. Even though this course was built for the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force, it’s open to the public and civilians are welcomed with open ...

A theme in Colorado Springs is facilities with 27 holes.  Just like Silver Spruce, you can choose between a championship 18-hole course and a nine-hole par three course.The regulation course is short and somewhat ...

There’s a lot going on at Silver Spruce Golf Course.  Not only is the 18-hole course open year around and always in great shape, the nine-hole par three course is perfect for families and beginners. The ...

When you visit Colorado Springs, a day exploring Pike’s Peak and the Garden of the Gods is a must.  The geologic formations and scenery have to be seen to be believed. I’ve taken my family here and I’m always ...

The East Course at the Broadmoor is considerably more user friendly than the West Course.  The fairways are generous and the greens sizable.  With that being said, they can be difficult to read.  As a ...

The Broadmoor Resort is one of the most iconic properties in the American West.  It’s rich with the history of luminaries from decades past, and a lot of great golf.The West Course is a formidable test to say the ...

Residents say Antler Creek is one of the finest public courses in all of El Paso County. Designed by Rick Phelps and opened in 2004, this course offers six sets of tees making it both fun and challenging for ...

I haven’t spent a lot of time in Virginia, and to be honest, I’ve played only a scant amount of golf.  But Old Dominion has always fascinated me for some reason.  Maybe it’s the rich Civil War history, that ...