Municipal Golf Course, Municipal golf course in Asheville, United States
The Municipal Golf Course in Asheville is an 18-hole layout with grass fairways and sand bunkers spread across 129 acres in North Carolina's mountains. The 1927 clubhouse is a key architectural feature representing golf design from that era.
The course was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1927, with a clubhouse built the same year. It was the first municipal course in North Carolina to be racially integrated. The district, with its clubhouse and course, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. In September 2024 the front nine holes were severely damaged when the Swannanoa River flooded during Hurricane Helene.
The course is also known as the Buncombe County Golf Course, and its 1927 clubhouse is a contributing building in the national historic district listed in 2005. In September 2024 the Swannanoa River flooded the front nine holes during Hurricane Helene, and that damage is part of the course's recent story.
The course is open to the public year-round with standard green fees that include equipment rental and access to practice facilities. Visitors should check weather conditions in the mountain region, as they affect playability.
The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, protecting its original architecture and course layout from modern changes. This designation ensures the historical features remain intact for future visitors.
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