Laurence Lambrecht/Courtesy of the club
Laurence Lambrecht/Courtesy of the club
Laurence Lambrecht/Courtesy of the club
Laurence Lambrecht/Courtesy of the club
Laurence Lambrecht/Courtesy of the club
Overview
In 1926, Leonard Tufts, the president of Pinehurst Resort, and some business leaders from nearby Winston-Salem, including Hugh Chatham, founded Roaring Gap Club as a private getaway in the mountains for the summer when the Sandhills region became too hot. They hired Donald Ross to design this mountaintop design, which sits 3,200 feet above sea level in a small, picturesque hamlet of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 6,400-yard design is loaded with old-fashioned character and charm. Standout features include the “Do-drop” volcano par-3 sixth hole, and bunkerless par 5s defended by bold, undulating terrain, merging fairways, skyline views and the Graystone Inn, the original counterpart to The Carolina in Pinehurst, which serves as the clubhouse today. Following a recent Kris Spence restoration, the par-72 layout boasts some of the most authentic Ross greens that exist today.
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Best in State: Ranked Top 15 in North Carolina since 2017. Current Ranking: 14th.
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“Really fun Donald Ross course in the NC Mountains. A short but challenging course with many interesting holes and shot options!"
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“Roaring Gap is one of the few examples of a classic Ross design on top of a mountain. I didn't get to see the long-range views on a rainy day, but the great terrain and design are great no matter what."
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“A gorgeous golf course tucked away in the mountains of North Carolina. Not easy to get to but the trip is worth it. Some beautiful views to be seen here and the course is great too."
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