Golfers Paradise

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or new to the sport, North Carolina is a paradise for golfers with excellent courses in and around Hendersonville. Golfers can choose to play at all levels, and with Henderson County’s moderate climate, golfers can enjoy playing on its many courses throughout the year.

BROADMOOR GOLF LINKS

101 French Broad Lane, Fletcher

828-687-1500

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This 18-hole, par-72, championship course in Fletcher was designed by noted golf course architect Karl Litten in the Scottish links style. With bentgrass greens, bermuda grass fairways and water throughout, this course offers a challenge to golfers of all skill levels. Broadmoor Golf Links is designed to be enjoyed in four hours whether riding or walking for 18 holes. Nine holes are available for play, as well. Tees measure from 4,020 to more than 7,000 yards. The clubhouse features a restaurant and two-story event venue that can entertain groups of various sizes. Personalized golf instruction is available from Broadmoor Golf Links’ PGA Professional Staff as well as through PGA Jr. League and Jr. Camps. Broadmoor Golf Links also has multiple leagues throughout the week.

CROOKED CREEK

GOLF CLUB

764 Crooked Creek Road, Hendersonville 828-692-2011

Open to the public year-round, this 18-hole, 6,741-yard, par72, championship course was established in 1968 and is located just one and a half miles from downtown Hendersonville in the Crooked Creek Community off Kanuga Road. The course rating is 70.9 and it has a slope rating of 127. Designed by Stewart Gooden, Crooked Creek Golf Club offers mountain views and challenging play for golfers with four sets of tees for different skill levels. The practice area includes a full driving range, practice sand trap and chipping green. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Crooked Creek Golf Club challenging but friendly, and the staff can offer tips for playing your best round. continued on page 78