
Valley/Mountain Course
Maggie Valley Club & Resort

About this course
Valley/Mountain at Maggie Valley Club & Resort is a mountain golf experience etched into the dramatic landscape of Maggie Valley, North Carolina, a place where elevation changes aren't just a feature, but the defining characteristic of every round. The course, a product of the late 20th century, unfolds through heavily wooded terrain, demanding strategic shot-making as much as raw power. Expect tight fairways, blind shots aplenty, and a layout that favors the thoughtful player over the grip-it-and-rip-it bomber. While the architectural pedigree here might not boast a household name, the course has seen careful enhancements over the years to optimize its playability within its challenging natural setting. This is mountain golf in its purest form, where club selection is paramount and navigating the slopes is as crucial as reading the greens. Valley/Mountain at Maggie Valley Club & Resort might not echo in the halls of major tournament history, its appeal lies in its singular experience. The club fosters a community drawn to the unique demands of mountain golf. Stories abound of improbable bounces, putts that break uphill, and the shared camaraderie born from conquering a course where humility is often the best strategy. And though it isn’t specifically known for an signature food item like the burger dog, the clubhouse bar is known for its mountain themed drinks that quench the players thirst after taking on the elements.
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
- Maggie Valley, NC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1961
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- William Prevost
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,466 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.3/138
- Course Vaults score
- 7.1
Getting there
The journey to Maggie Valley Club & Resort unfolds through the high country of western North Carolina, most commonly reached via Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), roughly ninety minutes to the northwest, or the closer but smaller Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) for those with flexible routing. From either gateway, the drive winds deeper into the Blue Ridge Mountains, trading piedmont highways for increasingly serpentine roads that climb through dense rhododendron thickets and Fraser fir forests, the elevation rising steadily as the landscape grows more intimate and remote. Private aviation options exist at nearby regional strips, though the mountain terrain demands careful coordination. The final miles descend gently into Maggie Valley proper, where the resort emerges amid the folded ridges and misty hollows that define this corner of Appalachia - a setting as secluded as it is authentically rooted in the region's quiet mountain character.

FAQ
Common questions about Valley/Mountain at Maggie Valley Club & Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Valley/Mountain at Maggie Valley Club & Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
Valley/Mountain was designed by William Prevost.
Yes. Valley/Mountain at Maggie Valley Club & Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Valley/Mountain is 72.
Valley/Mountain plays 6,466 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Valley/Mountain is 138.



