Come Out and Play!

So, you’ve heard all about our great skiing in the High Country, but did you know that we also have a lot of great stuff to do in the summer? In addition to hiking, fishing and rafting, we also have some great golf courses that make the perfect destination for a weekend getaway.

What makes the High Country so perfect for the summer? With warm days and cool nights, summers in the high country are great for enjoying the great outdoors without battling the extreme heat you may find in other areas. Call us today at 828-898-9188 to book your summer rental!

Here are some of the golf courses you can enjoy during your stay:

Beech Mountain Golf Club Course (exclusive)
Beech Mountain Golf Club is a private course located on Beech Mountain, just a few miles from Banner Elk. While this is an exclusive course, A and W Mountain Rentals & Realty has a number of rentals that offer Beech Mountain Club guest access. The Beech Mountain Club maintains that they are “blessed with an 18-hole golf course designed by Willard Byrd stretching over 6,250 yards across beautiful mountain terrain. The golf season typically runs from May through October.” So be sure to ask a reservationist about booking a rental that offers guest access to Beech Mountain Club and enjoy this wonderful private course!

Boone Golf Club
Located just south of Boone, NC is the Boone Golf Club. This golf course features “level to gently rolling fairways, large undulating greens, lush greenery, crisp mountain air, and breath-taking views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.” Come enjoy the game at this beautiful course designed by architect Ellis Maples.

Mountain Glen Golf Club
You can find Mountain Glen Golf Club just outside of Newland, North Carolina (just minutes from Banner Elk). This Golf Club is operated by the Avery Development Corporation and has been open since 1963. Here you can find an “18-hole golf course, club house with large upstairs dinning facility for special events or occasions, proshop, snack bar, driving range, golf shed and putting green.” The course was designed by George W. Cobb, ASGCA.

Sugar Mountain Golf Club

Located just minutes from Boone and Banner Elk, the Sugar Mountain Golf Club was designed by the late Frank Duane. This 18-hole course is open to the public and features 9-par threes, 8 par fours and a single par five. The course is enjoyable for players of all skill levels.

Call A and W Mountain Rentals & Realty today (828-898-9188) and find out more about booking a house, log cabin or condo for your golfing vacation. Remember, summer in the High Country is filled with a dazzling array of recreation and entertainment possibilities. Check out our Things To Do page at A and W Mountain Rentals for more fun stuff!