
Grove Park Course
The Grove Park Inn Resort

About this course
Grove Park, clinging to the mountainside overlooking Asheville, is more than just an amenity to the grand Grove Park Inn; it's a spirited mountain course with a pedigree stretching back to the Golden Age. Characterized by dramatic elevation changes and tree-lined fairways that carve their way through the rugged terrain of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it's a test of skill and stamina. Designed by Donald Ross, the course favors strategic play over brute force. While not overly long by modern standards, its undulating greens, demanding approaches, and strategically placed bunkers require careful club selection and precise execution. Many holes present blind shots and doglegs, rewarding local knowledge and a willingness to embrace the unexpected. While Grove Park has never hosted a major championship, it remains a beloved course for those seeking an authentic mountain golf experience. The nineteenth hole is equally revered, where cool mountain air mixes with the aroma of smoked meats from the Inn's legendary cookouts, a tradition deeply cherished by members and guests alike.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NC
Quick facts
- Location
- Asheville, NC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1899
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,201 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.4/134
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
The journey to The Grove Park Inn Resort begins at Asheville Regional Airport, a compact gateway just twenty minutes south of the property, though many travelers opt for the larger Charlotte Douglas International - a two-hour westward drive through the rolling Piedmont before the Blue Ridge Mountains rise into view. Private aviation finds its home at Asheville Regional's dedicated FBO, offering discreet arrival mere minutes from the resort's stone gates. The final approach climbs steadily into the mountains, winding through Asheville's arts-rich downtown before ascending toward Sunset Mountain, where the Inn's iconic granite facade emerges from the hillside like a natural outcropping - its broad terraces commanding sweeping views over the city and the ancient peaks beyond.

FAQ
Common questions about Grove Park
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Grove Park has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 36 logged golfers.
Grove Park was designed by Donald Ross.
Yes. Grove Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Grove Park is 70.
Grove Park plays 6,201 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Grove Park is 134.




