Hardest golf courses in Boone, NC

The hardest golf course in the Boone area is Grandfather Golf & Country Club in Linville. All 15, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Grandfather Golf & Country ClubLinville, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,986 yds9.8
2. 2Cedar Rock Country ClubLenoir, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,056 yds8.8
3. 3Elk River ClubBanner Elk, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,000 yds9.7
4. 4Linville Golf ClubLinville, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,910 yds9.4
5. 5Diamond CreekBanner Elk, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,017 yds9.7
6. 6Jefferson Landing ClubJefferson, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,008 yds8.6
7. 7Boone Golf ClubBoone, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,645 yds9.0
8. 8Mountain Glen Golf ClubNewland, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,528 yds9.4
9. 9Mountain Aire Golf ClubWest Jefferson, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,310 yds9.8
10. 10Blowing Rock Country ClubBlowing Rock, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,244 yds9.6
11. 11Blowing Rock Country ClubBlowing Rock, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,244 yds9.2
12. 12Lenoir Golf CourseLenoir, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,317 yds6.4
13. 13Hound Ears ClubBoone, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,260 yds9.7
14. 14Beech Mountain ClubBeech Mountain, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,114 yds9.8
15. 15Linville Land Harbor Golf ClubLinville, NC · Public · 18 holes · 4,868 yds9.8

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Updated November 2026