This course which has been a local landmark since 1929 is nestled in a picturesque setting along the edge of this Appalachian town The course is encircled by the Blue Ridge Mountains and features tree lined fairways and gently rolling slopes Two scenic duck ponds provide water hazards that come into play on two holes The signature hole is 9 a 380 yard par 4 featuring a dogleg right fairway with trees along both sides of the fairway