Laurel Ridge
 Nestled among the meadows and mountainside Laurel Ridge features an 18-hole championship golf course that has been distinctively carved into the majestic Smoky Mountains. Fast, undulating greens, lush tree-lined fairways and spectacular panoramic views highlight the course. The course was designed and sculpted by Robert Cupp, Jack Nicklaus' chief designer for 14 years. Laurel Ridge may be Cupp's finest achievement; it is certainly one of the most beautiful and challenging courses anywhere. The contour of the land, flowing streams, reflective ponds, sand and grass bunkers are all masterfully designed to give each hole its own unique character and challenge. The variety of mountain laurel, dogwood, apple blossoms, azaleas and rhododendrons creates a kaleidoscope of color. The course offers every challenge expected of a mountain course, yet does it with a delicate balance of fairness and playability. "Every shot must be visible", says Cupp. "If the player sees the shot, the player will remember the shot. My goal is for the players to remember the game." The scratch golfer can bite off as much of a challenge as he can chew from the back tees at 6904 yards, while four other sets of tees, blue at 6551 yards, white at 6093 yards, green at 5174 yards and gold at 4408 yards, allow golfers to choose.
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