The Tillery Tradition Course
Mount Gilead, NC, USA



The Tillery Tradition Country Club, nestled in the rolling hills near Mt. Gilead, embodies a quintessential Carolina golf experience, where the echoes of friendly wagers and local rivalries resonate as strongly as the well-struck ball. Carved from the region's distinctive landscape, the course offers an engaging, if understated, test of golf. Designed in the modern era, The Tillery Tradition features generous fairways framed by stands of mature pines and hardwoods. Errant shots are often penalized, encouraging a strategic approach rather than brute force. The gently undulating terrain creates subtle challenges around the greens, demanding a deft touch with the putter. Members often joke that the course favors a slight draw, a nod to the prevailing wind and the design’s natural flow. While The Tillery Tradition may not boast a national championship pedigree, it holds a unique place in the hearts of its members. It’s a place where families gather, business deals are brokered, and a shared love of the game transcends skill level. And while many course today offer high end culinary experiences, members are known to enjoy an ice-cold Cheerwine on the patio after a round, reveling in the simple pleasures of Carolina life.
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
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Best in USA
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Best in NC
Public: #39
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Tillery Tradition has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 9 explicit golfer ratings.
The Tillery Tradition was designed by Carl Holston.
Yes. The Tillery Tradition is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Tillery Tradition is 72.
The Tillery Tradition plays 6,930 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Tillery Tradition is 136.