Diamond Creek is a special place when it comes to scenic views in the mountains of Banner Elk North Carolina. When you arrive you are greeted with staff who valet your car and grab the golf clubs and place them on carts for you without hesitation. A caddy is provided for you, and the one me and my playing partner had was great. His focus was for us to have a great experience no matter how we played. The course is as pure as it gets. I have had the privilege to play at many great courses and this one still holds a special place in my heart as the best course I've played to date. I would go as far to say not a single blade of grass was out of place, and the unique style of the snack shacks throughout the course and club house provide a rustic yet elegant feel that blends well within the vibe of mountain golf courses. My favorite part of this course is the hospitality provided on the course and even within the club house. I've had the privilege to play there multiple times and every single time they welcome you...
Read moreWhat an experience and time of year with the foliage. Greens were running at 16. Fastest I've ever played. Pro said they were faster than Augusta. Layout was fantastic and the greens were such a challenge. Really fun. And we had the perfect fall day. 50 degrees to start. Blue skies, no wind, and got to 80 degrees when...
Read moreThere really just aren’t many places like it. You may think “oh I’ve played great mountain courses” but there are only a couple of these elite of the elite. A truly special story unfolds from holes 1 to 15 before the finishing trio, including the famed...
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