South at Etowah Valley Country Club

The South Course at Etowah Valley Country Club in Etowah, North Carolina, was designed by Ed Ault, an architect known for creating accessible mountain layouts throughout the Carolinas and southeastern United States during the latter half of the twentieth century. Ault's work typically emphasizes playability across skill levels while incorporating the natural terrain features of each site, and the South Course reflects this approach within the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of western North Carolina's transitional zone between the Piedmont and the higher mountain elevations. The routing takes advantage of elevation changes and wooded corridors, with fairways framed by mature hardwoods and pines. Water features appear on several holes, adding strategic variety to what is primarily a parkland-style design. The layout provides a contrast to the resort's other course, offering members and guests a different playing experience within the same mountain valley setting.

Etowah Valley operates as a country club and residential community, serving both members and resort guests in the Hendersonville area. The region's temperate climate allows for an extended playing season, and the course benefits from mountain views that are typical of golf facilities in this part of North Carolina. The South Course functions as part of a multi-course facility that caters to the area's mix of year-round residents, seasonal visitors, and golfers drawn to the western North Carolina golf corridor.