This mountainous course located 5,000 feet above sea level is the highest course east of the Mississippi It was carved out of the natural terrain and has fairly wide open fairways Golf Digest rated this as the 14th Best in State course for 1995 96 and the 16th best for 1997 98 The heavily undulating greens are large and water hazards come into play on five holes The signature hole is 11 a 389 yard par 4 located at the highest point on the course and overlooking Grandfather Mountain Mountain lions foxes bobcats and other wildlife are frequently seen on the course