Hardest golf courses in Waynesville, NC

The hardest golf course in the Waynesville area is The Cliffs at Walnut Cove - Golf Course & Clubhouse in Arden. All 12, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1The Cliffs at Walnut Cove - Golf Course & ClubhouseArden, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,167 yds9.5
2. 2Etowah Valley Golf ClubEtowah, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,049 yds6.9
3. 3Springdale ResortCanton, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,019 yds9.7
4. 4Balsam Mountain PreserveSylva, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,784 yds9.6
5. 5Sequoyah National Golf ClubWhittier, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,355 yds9.6
6. 6Chestnut Mountain Golf ClubMills River, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,300 yds9.3
7. 7Waynesville Inn and Golf ClubWaynesville, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,437 yds8.7
8. 8Maggie Valley ClubMaggie Valley, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,230 yds9.0
9. 9Smoky Mountain Country Club & Vacation RentalsWhittier, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,099 yds9.0
10. 10Lake Toxaway Country ClubLake Toxaway, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,197 yds9.6
11. 11Laurel Ridge Country ClubWaynesville, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,551 yds9.5
12. 12Lake Junaluska Golf CourseWaynesville, NC · Public · 18 holes · 4,847 yds6.9

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Updated November 2026