Cashiers, North Carolina
Old Edwards Club is a regionally elite mountain course blending elevation changes, scenic ridge-top vistas, and pure conditioning into a challenging and memorable round. Private but accessible to Old Edwards resort guests, it’s a detour-worthy destination for serious golf travelers exploring the Blue Ridge region.
Old Edwards Club delivers classic mountain golf with high drama, thanks to Tom Jackson’s expert reading of the land. The course tumbles along the Eastern Continental Divide, using steep ridges, sheltered valleys, and a sequence of elevated tees and greens to craft an exhilarating round. Fairways curve along mountain slopes, presenting thrilling downhill drives, exacting uphill approaches, and eye-popping vistas at nearly every turn. The greens are bent-grass, carefully contoured for interest and difficulty, and the club’s commitment to fine agronomy shines through in immaculate surfaces underfoot.
Tom Jackson specializes in mountain course design, using the unique topography to create memorable, challenging layouts that reward strategy and capture spectacular views.
The round begins with a sweeping par 5 that drops gently from an elevated tee, guiding players through a picture-perfect valley framed by pines and ridges. Early accuracy is rewarded, with a sharp penalty for any tee shot that strays into the mountain rough.
Favor the left side of the fairway to open up your second shot; avoid over-committing on the opening drive since position trumps distance.
Stray left brings trees and trouble; miss right and you risk tough mountain rough and a blocked second.
Excellent—pure fairways and well-kept bent grass greens maintained at a private-club resort standard.
Moderate to slow rounds, especially for first-timers adjusting to terrain and green speeds.
Polished mountain club with attentive Old Edwards hospitality; privacy and luxury blend for a special-occasion feel.
Conservative golf attire required—collared shirts, tailored shorts or pants, soft-spike shoes.
The practice range is well maintained—get your swing grooved and pay attention to elevation effects on ball flight.
The mountain climate can turn quickly; keep a light rain shell and extra layers in your bag just in case.
The walk is challenging due to elevation and green-to-tee distances; most resort players take a cart, but walking is possible if you’re fit.
Green complexes feature subtle slopes—study the course guide for best approach angles before each shot.
Old Edwards Inn purchases the course property
Course closes for renovation and rebranding
Reopens as Old Edwards Club after Tom Jackson-led renovations
Establishes itself as the core golf amenity for Old Edwards resort guests
Praise grows for mountain scenery and elevated experience
Players often mention cresting the ridge on the back nine, where sudden sweeping mountain views make even veteran golfers pause for a photo. The unforgettable panorama anchors the course’s identity and lingers in the mind long after the final putt.
Linked to the Old Edwards Inn, the club pairs highland golf drama with luxury resort amenities. Guests enjoy not only the golf but impeccable service—think cocktails on the veranda and après-golf spa comfort.
Golfers quickly learn club selection is fuzzy at 3,800 feet—factor in shifting winds, sharp uphills, and ball flights that seem to hang in the blue Carolina sky. The mountain setting elevates the challenge and the satisfaction.
The property sits atop the Eastern Continental Divide.
The Williams family built Old Edwards as a centerpiece of mountain hospitality.
The club’s course architect, Tom Jackson, is a specialist in Southeastern mountain designs.
The club is accessible only to guests of Old Edwards hospitality properties or members.
Breathtaking views on several holes have made the club a regular feature in regional wedding and event photography.
Fun short course experience with creative par 3s—playable for all skills and great for an arrival or bonus round.
Publicly bookable resort course with stunning mountain views and a lengthier routing than most.
Highland layout with dramatic elevation and strategic mountain play for those with access.
Well-regarded mountain club; access via member invite, but worth noting for area players.
Historic club with classic-era mountain design if you can arrange a guest round.
Cashiers or at Old Edwards Inn for proximity to the main course and top hospitality.
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