If you have a fondness for golf, here you will find some of the most beautiful private
courses in the Southeast:
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Local Golfing



Highlands Cove Golf Course,
The championship designs of Highlands nine and the Cove nine combine for a par 71
layout that will challenge you if you're among the best of players — and yet be a pleasure
for those at every level.
18 holes over 6,587 yards 688 Highland Cove Drive Cashiers, NC 28717 (877) 526-4185
7 miles from center of Highlands.
High Hampton Inn &Country Club,
the High Hampton Inn’s golf course is designed by George Cobb. One of the most scenic
courses in America.
18 holes over 6,012 yards 1525 Highway 107 S Cashiers, NC 28717 (800) 334-2551
12 miles from center of Highlands.
Sky Valley Resort,
9 holes over 6,452 yards 1 Sky Valley Way Sky Valley, GA 30537-2569 (800) 437-2416
12 miles from center of Highlands.
Franklin Golf Course,
9 holes over 3,080 yards 255 1st Fairway Dr Franklin, NC 28734-3100 (828) 524-2288
13 miles from center of Highlands.
Red Bird Golf Links,
9 holes 67 Cherokee Trail Sapphire, NC 28774-9602 (828) 743-1991
16 miles from center of Highlands.
Willow Creek Golf Club, ,
9 holes 1272 Maxwell Home Rd Franklin, NC 28734-8093 (828) 369-8008
24 miles from center of Highlands.
Mill Creek Country Club, ,
18 holes over 6,167 yards 341 Country Club Dr Franklin, NC 28734-7738 (828) 524-
6458
24 miles from center of Highlands.
Rabun County Golf Club, ,
9 holes over 5,347 yards (Municipal) 1322 Old 441 S. Clayton, GA 30525-7630 (706) 782-
5500
25 miles from center of Highlands.
Highlands Country Club,
the oldest club in the area and the only club in the Highlands city limits.
18 holes over 6,255 yards Highway 106, Dillard Road Highlands, NC 28741(828) 526-2181
2 mile from center of Highlands.
Highlands Falls Country Club,
is known for its' spectacular 15th hole laying at the base of a 70 foot waterfall.
18 holes over 6,130 yards, Highway 64 East Highlands, NC 28741 (828) 526-4118
4 miles from center of Highlands.
Cullasaja Club,
developed by Arvida and course designed by Arnold Palmer this beautiful, gated community has many lake front and
view homes.
18 holes over 6,651 yards 1371 Cullasaja Club Dr Highlands, NC 28741-9698 (828) 526-3531
4.9 miles from center of Highlands.
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club,
boasts a completely redesigned club house, complete fitness facility with indoor pool, and no tee times. All four
courses are 18 holes. All four communities are member-run.
18 holes over 6,493 yards 770 Country Club Dr Highlands, NC 28741-7333 (828) 526-2164
4.5 miles from center of Highlands.
Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club,
18 holes over 7,100 yards 1573 High Mountain Dr Cashiers, NC 28717 (828) 743-7005
8 miles from center of Highlands.
Trillium Links,
18 holes over 6,505 yards 245 Links Dr Cashiers, NC 28717 (888) 909-7171
10 miles from center of Highlands.
Wade Hampton Golf Club,
designed by Tom Fazio, and is the 17th highest ranking golf course in the world that provides a picturesque view of
Chimney Top Mountain. See the Golf Digest article for ranking.
18 holes over 7,154 yards Highway 107 South Cashiers, NC 28717 (828) 743-5465
12 miles from center of Highlands.
Headwaters Golf Club,
9 holes 2752 Highway 107 S. Cashiers, NC 28717 (828) 743-6047
14 miles from center of Highlands.
Sapphire Lakes Country Club,
18 holes over 6,640 yards 1600 US Highway 64 W Sapphire, NC 28774-9513 (828) 966-9202
14 miles from center of Highlands.
Lake Toxaway Country Club,
9 holes 4366 W Club Blvd Lake Toxaway, NC 28747-8538 (828) 966-4661
16 miles from center of Highlands.
The Country Club of Sapphire Valley,
18 holes over 6,859 yards 120 Handicap Dr Sapphire, NC 28774-8618 (800) 675-0650
17 miles from center of Highlands.
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