
Wolf Laurel Course
Wolf Laurel Country Club

About this course
Wolf Laurel Country Club sits in the mountains of western North Carolina near Mars Hill, roughly twenty miles north of Asheville. The course was designed by W. B. Lewis, a regional architect active in the Carolinas during the mid-to-late twentieth century. The property occupies elevated terrain in the Appalachian range, where the natural topography provides both challenge and scenic variety across the routing. The course plays through rolling mountain landscape with elevation changes that characterize golf in this part of North Carolina. Fairways move across ridges and valleys, and the design incorporates the natural contours rather than extensive earthmoving. Trees frame many holes, and views extend toward surrounding peaks. The layout requires thoughtful club selection and course management, as uphill and downhill lies are common throughout the round. Wolf Laurel functions as part of a mountain community that includes residential development and seasonal visitors drawn to the area's recreational opportunities. The club serves both members and guests in a region known for its cooler summer temperatures and autumn color. The course represents the type of mountain golf that emerged in western North Carolina during the latter half of the twentieth century, offering a layout shaped by the dramatic terrain of the southern Appalachians.
Quick facts
- Location
- Mars Hill, NC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1965
- Designer
- W. B. Lewis
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,301 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.5/135
FAQ
Common questions about Wolf Laurel
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wolf Laurel was designed by W. B. Lewis.
Yes. Wolf Laurel is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Wolf Laurel is 72.
Wolf Laurel plays 6,301 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wolf Laurel is 135.
Wolf Laurel is a 18-hole course.




