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Dan Maples designed Apple
valley course (18th hole)
allows the players more
room to air out their driver.
staff start mowing by the end of
March, several weeks earlier than
normal,” stated Francis. “We had
some good rain but not the heavy
rains of the past that kept us off the
course. These two factors allowed
the grounds crew to prepare and
groom the greens and fairways to
reach the excellent conditions you
find today.”
Reasonable prices prevail on
green fee rates through-
out the week including
several special early
and twilight rates as low
as $25, with standard
time rates between $38
and $56 at both courses.
Golf clinics are hosted
by the Rumbling Bald
staff every week and
cost just $15 per
session to help improve
your off-the-tee
performance or
short game.
Rumbling
Bald Resort is
located on the
north shore of
crystal clear
Lake Lure,
called by
National
Geographic
“one of the
most beautiful
man-made lakes
in the world”
has 27 miles of
shoreline. The
lake is home to
a bevy of water
sports - fishing,
canoeing,
kayaking and
leisure boating,
with various
size boats and
gear for rent at
the large private
beach area. The
other outdoor
activities at the resort include four
swimming pools, miniature golf,
basketball, tennis.
You don’t have to miss your
daily workout. The Wellness Center
features the Spa & Salon, fitness
room for individual workouts or
fitness classes, saunas, steam room
and weight room, indoor pool with
water aerobic classes and business
center.
Wellness Center and giant pool help complete a truly
family-friendly Resort at Rumbling Bald.
Photo Credit: Rumbling Bald Resort
Photo Credit: Rumbling Bald Resort
The resort is also a great
destination point for weddings,
remodeled wedding facilities have
drawn couples from across the
United States. The lake-side
marriage gazebo overlooks the
sparkling water, creating a perfect
setting on Lake Lure.
Three excellent restaurants are
available at the resort:
• legends Bar & Grill at the
Bald Mountain clubhouse has outside
seating overlooking the 9th and
18th greens. They offer breakfast,
lunch and dinner along with a full
service bar, and pizza delivery
service throughout the resort.
• The renovated 4-star
lakeside restaurant, overlooking
Lake Lure has a delicious menu
featuring the freshest seafood,
steaks and pasta for lunch and
dinner. A real treat is the Wednesday
night Prime Rib Buffet.
• luna del sol restaurant at
the Apple Valley Golf Course clubhouse
is available for breakfast,
lunch and dinner, and features the
quaint and funky Bedrock Lounge,
a “one-of-a-kind” place to visit and
enjoy your favorite drink and live
entertainment.
If you want enjoy something really
special go aboard the lake lure
dinner Cruise. This leisurely twohour
early evening experience will
not only finish your day, but the
history of the lake and of Rumbling
Bald told by your skipper will plant
a lasting vision in your mind of one
of the most beautiful spots in all of
North Carolina.
As you can see, playing golf at
Rumbling Bald Resort is just
part of the trip to the Blue Ridge
Mountains at Lake Lure. For more
information call 877-868-9940 or
visit at www.rumblingbald.com
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