In this mountain region, there are a handful of top-notch public courses, including the Sequoyah National in Cherokee (designed by Robert Trent Jones II) and the historic 27 holes at Waynesville Inn, Golf Resort and Spa. In the Cashiers area of Jackson County, the scenic High Hampton Inn is regarded as one of the most picturesque courses in the country. Other courses include:
- Cherokee Hills Golf Club Murphy, 828.837.5853
- Franklin Golf Course Franklin, 828.524.2288 • www.franklingolfcourse.com
- The Golf Club at Mill Creek Franklin, 828.524.4653 • www.thegolfclubatmillcreek.com
- High Hampton Inn & Country Club Cashiers, 800.334.2551 • www.highhamptoninn.com
- Lake Junaluska Golf Course Lake Junaluska, 800.222.4930 • www.lakejunaluska.com
- Maggie Valley Club & Resort Maggie Valley, 855.467.2430 • www.maggievalleyclub.com
- The Ridges Golf Club Hayesville, 828.233.5273 • www.theridgesgolfclub.com
- Sequoyah National Golf Club Whittier, 828.497.3000 • www.sequoyahnational.com
- Smoky Mountain Country Club Whittier, 800.474.0070 • www.smokymountaincc.com
- Springdale Country Club Canton, 800.553.3027 • www.springdalegolf.com
- Waynesville Inn, Golf Resort and Spa Waynesville, 800.627.6250 • www.wccinn.com