Considering a move to Western North Carolina? The region’s many golf course communities offer the perfect spot to start your search. And with the PGA Tour bringing the Biltmore Championship to the region later this year, Asheville’s prestigious golf communities are stepping into the national spotlight, making now an ideal time to explore real estate around the area’s premier courses.
PGA Tour coming to Asheville in 2026
Asheville is set to host the Biltmore Championship Sept. 17-20 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. This PGA Tour event is part of the FedExCup fall schedule, and marks the Tour’s return to Asheville for the first time in more than 80 years. This debut event (part of a four-year agreement) elevates Asheville as a national golf destination while showcasing Walnut Cove’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course.
With the spotlight on this highly anticipated PGA event, Asheville’s golf communities are drawing added interest. Following are some of the best Asheville-area neighborhoods on or near golf courses:
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Centered around the host course for the 2026 PGA Tour’s Biltmore Championship, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is one of the most prestigious gated communities in Western N.C. The development’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course boasts a natural mountain landscape, along with a clubhouse, wellness center, tennis facilities and extensive trail systems. Homes range from luxury estates to custom builds, many with sweeping mountain or golf course views.
Biltmore Forest Country Club
Located in Biltmore Forest in south Asheville, this private club community offers a classic golf experience. Biltmore Forest Country Club features an 18-hole course along with dining and member amenities. The surrounding neighborhood features historic homes, mature landscaping and easy access to both downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village.
Champion Hills
Located in Hendersonville, Champion Hills is built around a Tom Fazio-designed championship course. The course takes full advantage of the area’s natural elevation changes and Blue Ridge Mountain views, while the club complements the golf experience with dining, fitness facilities and a vibrant social calendar. Homes offer privacy and as well as stunning scenery, coupled with a strong sense of community.
Reems Creek Golf Club
Just north of Asheville in Weaverville, Reems Creek offers a public 18-hole course with scenic, rolling terrain. It boasts well-maintained fairways and greens, along with additional amenities such as pickleball and swimming. The surrounding area features a mix of home styles and price points, making it a good option if you’re looking for more affordable golf course living near Asheville.
Etowah Valley Golf Club
Located in Etowah, N.C., just 25 miles south of Asheville, this long-established golf destination features an 18-hole course with unique terrain. Etowah Valley Golf Club’s flexible layout allows for varied play experiences and year-round accessibility. A wide variety of home options offers the perfect way to enjoy a relaxed golf lifestyle in the Asheville area.
Country Club of Asheville
Situated in North Asheville, the Country Club of Asheville is one of the region’s most prestigious private clubs. Members enjoy championship-caliber golf with stunning views of downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The surrounding neighborhoods include everything from mid-century homes to newer luxury construction, making this area particularly attractive if you want golf access combined with close proximity (10-minute drive) to downtown Asheville’s amenities.
Balsam Mountain Preserve
This low-density gated community in Sylva, 47 miles southwest of Asheville, features an Arnold Palmer Signature Course situated against a breathtaking Blue Ridge backdrop; a health club and spa, equestrian center and restaurants add to the attraction. A number of custom residences and homesites means you have a range of options when looking for your perfect golf community home.
Connestee Falls
A master-planned community in Brevard with an 18-hole championship course, Connestee Falls also features the best in outdoor living, with lakes, waterfalls and 20 miles of private hiking trails dotting the community. A clubhouse and wellness center, pickleball and tennis courts, pool and community organic gardens mean you’ll never lack for fun activities.
Rumbling Bald
Rumbling Bald, on Lake Lure, offers two championship courses (Bald Mountain and Apple Valley), along with luxury amenities like a spa and salon, wellness center and swimming pool. A range of housing options as well as available lots promises not only close proximity to Rumbling Bald golfing, but also easy access to Lake Lure and all the exhilarating water activities that come with it.
For more information on homes near golf courses, or any property in Asheville or Western N.C., please contact us at Info@MyMosaicRealty.com, or call us anytime at 828-707-9556.
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