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Grandfather Golf & Country Club
Linville, North Carolina, United States
18 Holes · Par 72 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Mountain
— About
About Grandfather Golf & Country Club
Grandfather Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned club at Linville, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its Championship Course is an 18-hole, par 72 layout with Grandfather Mountain as the backdrop. The North Carolina Golf Panel ranks it second in the state, behind only Pinehurst No. 2.
- Holes are kept apart from one another, with no sightlines between them.
- Greens are bent grass with strong slopes, and the tilt of the putting surfaces is a large part of the challenge.
- Streams run through the course, and tall trees line the fairways.
- Bobby Weed Golf Design has overseen modernization work on the Championship Course.
History of Grandfather Golf & Country Club
The club grew from a plan by Aggie, a member of the MacRae family, who wanted a private mountain club on family land. Ellis Maples designed the Championship Course, and the club was established in 1968. Maples later added a second course, Mountain Springs, built as a par-3 layout.
When to play Grandfather Golf & Country Club
Grandfather plays seasonally. Golf runs from about May 1 to the end of October, which covers late spring through early fall in the Linville mountains. Bent grass is a cool-season turf, which suits that window.
Playing Grandfather Golf & Country Club: tips
Grandfather is private and member-owned, so a round means playing as the guest of a member. The club is at 2120 NC Highway 105 South in Linville, and its phone number is 828-898-4531. Ask your host about dress and course rules before you arrive.
Visit Grandfather Golf & Country Club
2120 NC Highway 105 South, Linville, NC 28646
Linville, North Carolina, United States
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Grandfather Golf & Country Club
What is the Mountain Springs course at Grandfather?
It is the club's second course, a par-3 layout designed by Ellis Maples that sits alongside the Championship Course.
Who designed the courses at Grandfather?
Ellis Maples designed both courses. Bobby Weed Golf Design has since overseen improvements to them.
Can the public play Grandfather Golf & Country Club?
No. The club is owned exclusively by its members, and the courses are for members and their guests only.