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The tough #14-hole at Mt. Mitchell brings the South Toe River
into play on your approach into a well-bunkered green.
and again at the 15th. Trees shade
the margins of the fairways, and
there's never a sense of any homes
present at all, all being tucked way
back in the trees - truly one of the
most serene settings in the North
Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains.
The feature hole on the front
side is #6, a 170-yard par-3 that offers
a straight-on view of the towering
mountain range as you tee it up.
“Even though that hole is flat you
really get a feel of being in the
mountains,” Floyd said.
The back nine’s best hole is also
the most difficult on the course, the
450-yard par-4 14th. Golfers must
hit a drive far enough to get around
the corner, then face a second shot
over the South Toe River to a green
guarded by two large bunkers.
Waiting to tee off at the par-3
#2 offers an opportunity for many
golfers to feed the many trophysized
rainbow and brown trout in a
deep hole right next to the 2nd tee
with packets of food purchased in
the pro shop.
Running along 2-miles of the
South Toe River, Mt. Mitchell Golf
Club and the development added a
catch-and-release program for trout
fishing five years ago with permits
for one day ($25) or three days
($50) sold in the pro shop. Anglers
must supply their own fly rods.
Trout as large as 28 inches have
been caught in the river.
Photo Credit: Mt. Mitchell Golf Club
“We’re
looking for
true sportsmen
who like catchand-release,”
said
Floyd. “Some
guys will golf
in the morning
and then fish in
the afternoon,
or vice versa. It
has become
quite a treat for
people to come
and do this.”
The beauty factor at Mt.
Mitchell Golf Club is elevated up
a notch or two from mid-to-late
October when the peak fall leaf
season hits its stride.
“This is a great spot to be in the
summer time because it is cooler
than places like Charlotte, Raleigh
and Atlanta, but the fall is a special
time,” Floyd said. “It’s fun for us to
see in early October
the colors
changing up high
because it is so
visible, and then
the colors just
work their way
down the mountain
and eventually
get to the golf
course. It doesn’t
get much better
than Mount
Mitchell Golf Club
for a three-week
period in October.”
Mt. Mitchell
Golf Club offers
two or three day
golf packages with
on-site lodging in
new condos or
homes along with
discounted rates
for golf. Normal
weekday rates are
$58, while week-
end green fees are set at $88.
Mt. Mitchell Golf Club is
pleased to welcome back Chef Teo
as head chef. In addition to bringing
his unique culinary style, he will be
expanding dining hours in the Mt.
Mitchell View restaurant. You can
also enjoy great views of the course
and Mt. Mitchell in Hawtree’s Pub
where you can relax after a round
with your favorite beverage.
An excellent golf course,
comfortable lodging, professionally
prepared food, a side trip on the
Blue Ridge Parkway to the top of
6,684-foot Mt. Mitchell and a
climate billed as “where springtime
spends the summer” is not a dream
it’s … Mt. Mitchell Golf Club.
For information on your trip
to the mountains contact
Mt. Mitchell Golf Club
at 828-675-5454 or logon at
www.mountmitchellgolf.com
2010 HHHH ½
Golf Digest
“2012 Best in State”
Ranked 11th in NC
by GOLFWEEK
Mount Mitchell Golf Club
“Where springtime spends the summer!”
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