Old Edwards Club
Cashiers, NC
PRIVATE / RESORT GUEST18 HOLES
NTB VERIFIED · AUG 12, 2026
ACCESSPRIVATE / RESORT GUESTNo access assumption added
COURSE UNIT18 holesOld Edwards Club
Built from official course/provider information and available golfer signal. This is a researched NTB guide, not a claimed firsthand review.
CALL-FIRST NOTEMember/resort-guest access restrictions — no public booking CTA.Unknown stays unknown. Confirm date-sensitive details directly.
THE NTB TAKE
Why burn
the extra gas?
Old Edwards is not long by modern scorecard standards, but a 148 slope says the mountain and the greens have found other ways to ruin a perfectly good number. This looks like target golf with uneven lies, elevation calculations and enough risk-reward decisions to keep the whole foursome arguing about the smart play. It is also a resort-access round, not a course to cold-book on Saturday morning. If the group is staying with Old Edwards and the price fits the trip budget, the golf has a strong destination case. If not, admire it from the list and move on.
VERIFIED COURSE FACTS
- Format: 18 holes; par 71; approximately 6,606 yards from the back tees, rated around 71.9/148 in current scorecard sources.
- Design/setting: Tom Jackson mountain course moving from valley terrain to a ridgeline near 4,000 feet. Official hole notes show substantial elevation, uneven lies, tiered greens and risk-reward par 5s.
- Access: Private club with access for Old Edwards guests. A visible tee-time link does not mean unrestricted public play.
- Current price: Not publicly verified. Guest golf pricing may depend on lodging/package and season.
- Practice/amenities: Driving range, short-game area, putting green, golf shop, instruction, Grill Room restaurant and full-service bar.
- Hours: First tee time is currently listed at 11 a.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday–Sunday; practice/golf-shop hours follow a similar later Monday opening. Reconfirm seasonally.
- Contact/location: 688 Highlands Cove Drive, Cashiers, NC 28717; club 828-526-1783; current course directories also list golf contact 828-526-8044.
CURRENT GOLFER SIGNAL
The public sample is small but extremely positive: 18Birdies shows 5.0/5 from 13 reviews, with current reviews through July 2026 and a very-hard/fast-green profile. GolfPass praises the layout and conditions but includes price sensitivity. Treat this as strong early signal, not a statistically broad verdict.
THE NTB TAKE
Old Edwards is not long by modern scorecard standards, but a 148 slope says the mountain and the greens have found other ways to ruin a perfectly good number. This looks like target golf with uneven lies, elevation calculations and enough risk-reward decisions to keep the whole foursome arguing about the smart play.
It is also a resort-access round, not a course to cold-book on Saturday morning. If the group is staying with Old Edwards and the price fits the trip budget, the golf has a strong destination case. If not, admire it from the list and move on.
Our Call: PLAY IT IF YOU’RE STAYING THERE OR HAVE CLUB ACCESS. WORTH THE DRIVE as part of the full Cashiers/Highlands trip.
WHO’S THIS ROUND FOR?
- Old Edwards resort guests building a mountain golf trip
- Shotmakers who enjoy elevation, uneven lies and severe green complexes
- Couples or foursomes that care about the complete golf-and-dining day
BEFORE YOU GO / CALL FIRST
Confirm the lodging or member-access requirement, guest fee, tee-time eligibility, dress code, cart/caddie policy, seasonal hours and what facilities the reservation includes. Never imply the public can book without qualifying access.
SOURCES + FRESHNESS
Here’s the paper trail.
This is research-only, not fake firsthand expertise. Access, rates and conditions can move, so check the date-sensitive stuff before making the drive.
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