Sugar Mountain Public Golf Course

Sugar Mountain Public Golf Course sits at one of the highest elevations of any course in North Carolina, on the same mountain known for its winter ski resort. The 18-hole layout plays 4,560 yards at par 64, with the short yardage reflecting the steep mountain terrain rather than any lack of challenge. Standard pricing keeps it accessible, and no driving range is available.

The course is open during the warmer months, typically May through October, when the ski slopes are dormant. Extreme elevation changes define the experience, with holes dropping hundreds of feet from tee to green. The thin mountain air adds carry to shots, partially offsetting the uphill holes. Sugar Mountain is near Banner Elk and the Avery County high country, with Diamond Creek, Elk River Club, and Grandfather Golf Club all within 15 miles for golfers looking for a multi-course mountain trip.