Lake Junaluska Golf Course tee times

Waynesville, North Carolina · 18 holes · times shown in course local time

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Lake Junaluska Golf Course golf course

Course info

756 Golf Course Rd, Waynesville, North Carolina, 28786

(828) 456-5777

18

Holes

70

Par

5,744

Yards

70.0

Rating

113

Slope

Putting green

Cart rentals

Club rentals

Walking allowed

About Lake Junaluska Golf Course

Lake Junaluska Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course in Waynesville, North Carolina, playing to a par 70 at 5,744 yards from the back tees. The course opened in 1919 and was designed by Tom Bendelow.

Par

70

Length

5,744 yds

Slope

113

Rating

70.0

Year built

1919

Architect

Tom Bendelow

Season

Year round

Putting green

Cart rentals

Club rentals

Walking allowed

What golfers love

Golfers tell us that Lake Junaluska Golf Course is a fun and challenging course that impresses players. The shop attendant is helpful and knowledgeable, providing insights on the more difficult holes. Despite inclement weather, the course is in great shape, thanks to the top-notch grounds crew. The pace of play is steady, even during colder weather. Many golfers appreciate the course's challenging holes without causing frustration. The course layout, friendly staff, and well-maintained conditions make it a great place to play. Golfers also enjoy the opportunity to have the whole course to themselves, providing a peaceful experience. The improvements made to the course, including full cart paths and new tee box areas, have enhanced the golfing experience. The fairways are forgiving and wide, while the island par 3's offer a unique challenge. Overall, Lake Junaluska Golf Course is a favorite among golfers in the area, providing a challenging yet enjoyable round of golf.

Good to know

Golfers tell us that the pace of play at Lake Junaluska golf course needs improvement. Many players mentioned waiting for the group in front of them on every hole, leading to poor or fair pace of play. Some golfers also noted that there were too many players on the course, with tee times scheduled too closely together. Other players advised that it would be beneficial for golfers to be respectful and let others through if they are playing slowly. Additionally, while some players enjoyed the course conditions and layout, others mentioned that it was a short course and not very challenging. Several golfers found the greens to be difficult to putt on, requiring local knowledge to navigate successfully. There were also comments about the restaurant being closed, which may be a concern for some players. Some golfers noted areas of the facility that needed improvement, such as fair or poor quality. Although the staff were generally friendly and knowledgeable, there were no specific comments about improvements in this area. In summary, areas of improvement for the Lake Junaluska golf course include enhancing the pace of play, potentially reducing the number of golfers on the course, adding more challenging holes, and addressing any facility or quality concerns.

Tee boxes

TeesLengthRatingSlope
Blue5,108 yds63.8112
White4,888 yds62.7108
Gold4,153 yds62101
Red3,858 yds61.7106
Lake Junaluska Golf Course golf course

Course info

756 Golf Course Rd, Waynesville, North Carolina, 28786

(828) 456-5777

18

Holes

70

Par

5,744

Yards

70.0

Rating

113

Slope

Putting green

Cart rentals

Club rentals

Walking allowed