Balsam Mountain Preserve
Sylva, NC, United States • Private
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Overview
Arnold Palmer and his designers Ed Seay and Harrison Minchew designed an extraordinary mountainous layout as high as 5,400 feet of elevation within the Balsam Mountain Preserve, a 4,400-acre community about 45 minutes from Asheville and an hour from the Tennessee border. Forced carries over ravines and streams on most holes make this a difficult course to navigate for some, but our panelists give the routing top sccores for aesthetics with the tremendous views of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Awards
Best in State: Ranked in Top 20 in North Carolina 2021-22. Current Ranking: 25th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“Extreme elevation changes and incredible views. Truly a unique and challenging course."
Read More2021
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“Incredible views and a really varied design with uphill and downhill shots. Very good shape also."
Read More2020
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“Incredibly unique course that is simply gorgeous. It is, unfortunately, extremely difficult, so lesser players might not enjoy quite as much, but the scenery alone makes a visit worthwhile."
Read More2018
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“Absolutely spectacular setting with wonderful views of smoky mountains. Built near Blue Ridge Parkway. Hard to believe they could build a golf course on this terrain. Long up and down hill cart rides and some sough carries over gullies. Worth [playing just for the views. Course in good condition."
Read More2018
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