Black Mountain Golf Course
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Black Mountain Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 71 course in Black Mountain, North Carolina, with its front nine designed by Donald Ross and the course dating to 1929. It plays about 6,215 yards from the back tees. The 17th is a 747-yard par 6 that was once billed as the longest hole in the world.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Donald Ross
- Opened 1929
Course strategy
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Black Mountain Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
318
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
444
yds ·Gold
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Hole 3
210
yds ·Gold
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Hole 4
319
yds ·Gold
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Hole 5
375
yds ·Gold
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Hole 6
276
yds ·Gold
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Hole 7
263
yds ·Gold
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Hole 8
131
yds ·Gold
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Hole 9
269
yds ·Gold
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Hole 10
112
yds ·Gold
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Hole 11
361
yds ·Gold
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Hole 12
322
yds ·Gold
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Hole 13
84
yds ·Gold
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Hole 14
366
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
299
yds ·Gold
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Hole 16
318
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
677
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
345
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 6 | 349 | 333 | 318 | 288 |
| 2 | 5 | 18 | 477 | 459 | 444 | 449 |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 245 | 225 | 210 | 168 |
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 359 | 334 | 319 | 307 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 424 | 390 | 375 | 280 |
| 6 | 4 | 14 | 300 | 291 | 276 | 261 |
| 7 | 4 | 10 | 288 | 278 | 263 | 242 |
| 8 | 3 | 16 | 165 | 146 | 131 | 128 |
| 9 | 4 | 12 | 334 | 314 | 269 | 269 |
| Out | 35 | 2,941 | 2,770 | 2,605 | 2,392 | |
| 10 | 3 | 17 | 137 | 127 | 112 | 120 |
| 11 | 4 | 5 | 408 | 376 | 361 | 301 |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | 431 | 337 | 322 | 280 |
| 13 | 3 | 15 | 113 | 99 | 84 | 85 |
| 14 | 4 | 9 | 390 | 381 | 366 | 339 |
| 15 | 4 | 11 | 325 | 314 | 299 | 237 |
| 16 | 4 | 3 | 348 | 333 | 318 | 295 |
| 17 | 6 | 13 | 747 | 692 | 677 | 634 |
| 18 | 4 | 7 | 375 | 360 | 345 | 286 |
| In | 36 | 3,274 | 3,019 | 2,884 | 2,577 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,215 | 5,789 | 5,489 | 4,969 | |
| Rating / Slope | 68.7 / 127 | — | — | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book online up to 7 days ahead or call the shop
- Plan for the 747-yard par 6 on hole 17
- Warm up on the practice green before your round
- Check the shop hours for your season
Arrival & check-in
The pro shop is open 7:30am to 5:30pm from April 1 to October 31, and 9am to 5pm from November 1 to March 31. The course is open daily, weather permitting, except Christmas Day.
Practice facilities
A practice green is available for warming up.
Food & drink
The Green Tee Grille serves golfers at the turn or after the round.
Policies
Tee times can be booked online at any hour up to 7 days ahead, or by phone with the shop from 7:30am to 5:00pm daily. Gift cards are available.
Quick answers
Black Mountain Golf Course at a glance
Is Black Mountain Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Black Mountain Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Black Mountain Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Black Mountain Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 4,969 to 6,215 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Black Mountain Golf Course?
Black Mountain Golf Course was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1929.
What practice facilities does Black Mountain Golf Course have?
A practice green is available for warming up.
What food and drink does Black Mountain Golf Course have?
The Green Tee Grille serves golfers at the turn or after the round.
How do you book a tee time at Black Mountain Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (828) 669-2710.
Where is Black Mountain Golf Course?
Black Mountain Golf Course is at 17 Ross Drive, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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