Your Journey Through Cashie’s Remarkable Landscape

Nestled in the mountain forests of Sapphire, North Carolina, Cashie Golf & Country Club offers a golfing experience that’s as challenging as it is beautiful. Each hole presents its own character, demanding both strategy and skill. Whether you’re a seasoned member or planning your first round with us, this guide unveils the secrets to navigating our course with confidence. Join us as we walk through each hole, sharing insights that will help you create those golden, sparkling moments that become part of your best golfing memories.

Hole 1: The Welcoming Challenge

Our opening hole sets the tone for your round with a gentle dogleg right that plays 385 yards from the championship tees. Don’t be fooled by its welcoming appearance – positioning is everything here. The fairway slopes subtly from right to left, often causing tee shots to roll toward the left rough where tall pines can block your approach.

A conservative play off the tee aims for the 150-yard marker, leaving a mid-iron approach to a green protected by a deep bunker on the right. The putting surface features a noticeable ridge running from back to front, making above-the-hole putts particularly challenging. Par is a solid start, but birdie opportunities exist for those who can place their drive in the optimal position.

Hole 2: The Strategic Decision

Our second hole presents the first significant decision of your round. This 340-yard par 4 appears straightforward, but a creek crossing the fairway at 260 yards forces a choice: lay up short of the hazard or attempt to carry it, bringing the green potentially within reach.

For most players, the prudent play is a long iron or hybrid off the tee, leaving a short approach over the creek to a green that slopes dramatically from back to front. The adventurous player might attempt to drive near or on the green, but dense rough and two protective bunkers make this a high-risk proposition. The green itself can be deceptively quick, especially on downhill putts.

Hole 3: The Mountain Vista

Our signature par 3 measures 175 yards from the championship tees and offers breathtaking mountain views that might distract from the challenge at hand. The elevated tee provides a spectacular vista, but also requires careful club selection as shots typically play shorter than the measured distance.

The large green is protected by a deep bunker short and right, while a collection area long and left will test your short game abilities. The putting surface features subtle breaks that can be difficult to read – trust that putts tend to move more toward the valley than they appear. Take a moment to appreciate the scenery, but maintain your focus to navigate this deceptive hole successfully.

Hole 4: The Gentle Giant

Our first par 5 stretches to 520 yards, winding gently through stands of mature hardwoods. The fairway is generous off the tee, but narrows considerably at the landing area for second shots. A small pond guards the right side approximately 100 yards short of the green, creating a strategic decision for those considering going for the green in two.

Most players will find success with a three-shot approach, using the width of the fairway before the pond to position for a comfortable pitch to a receptive green. The putting surface is one of the largest on the course but features a significant tier that effectively creates distinct upper and lower sections. Finding the correct level with your approach is crucial to scoring well here.

Hole 5: The Hidden Challenge

What appears to be a straightforward 395-yard par 4 reveals its teeth as you progress. The tee shot plays to a landing area that’s broader than it appears, but the real challenge comes with the approach. The green sits slightly elevated and is protected by a creek that winds across the front, often invisible from the fairway.

The wise play is to take an extra club for your approach, as shots landing short will find the hazard. The green slopes generally from back to front with a subtle swale in the middle that can create challenging two-putts. Local knowledge pays dividends here – when in doubt, the center of the green is always the safest target.

Hole 6: The Decision Maker

Our shortest par 4 at just 320 yards presents risk-reward options from the tee. The hole doglegs sharply left around a stand of pines, with a fairway bunker positioned perfectly at the corner. Aggressive players might attempt to cut the corner, bringing the green within wedge distance, while conservative players will lay back with a long iron.

The small, well-protected green features some of the most severe contours on the course, making proximity to the hole on approach shots crucial. A ridge bisects the green, creating distinct sections that can turn a routine two-putt into a challenging adventure. This hole proves that Cashie doesn’t need length to test every aspect of your game.

Hole 7: The Demanding Drive

The 410-yard seventh hole requires both distance and accuracy off the tee. The fairway narrows significantly at the 230-yard mark, with dense forest encroaching from the right and a lateral hazard threatening the left. Finding the fairway is essential, as approaches from the rough or trees become exponentially more difficult.

The green is one of the most heavily contoured on the course, with a significant false front that will reject anything less than a perfectly struck approach. A deep bunker guards the right side, while a collection area left will test your short game creativity. Par here feels like a birdie as you walk to the eighth tee.

Hole 8: The Water Challenge

Our final par 3 plays to 165 yards over a serene pond to a green that appears to be floating on the water’s surface. With bunkers long and right, the bailout area left often leaves a difficult up-and-down. Wind can be a significant factor here, occasionally swirling among the surrounding pines.

The green slopes generally from back-to-front and right-to-left, with a subtle ridge separating the right third from the rest of the putting surface. Finding the correct tier is essential, as putting across the ridge can be treacherous. Take a moment on the tee to assess the conditions carefully before committing to your shot.

Hole 9: The Grand Finale

Our closing hole is a magnificent 540-yard par 5 that provides a fitting conclusion to your round. The fairway climbs gently uphill all the way to a green perched in full view of the clubhouse terrace. Strategic fairway bunkering at the typical landing zones requires careful placement of both drive and second shot.

For those attempting to reach in two, the green is protected by bunkers short and right, with a collection area left that will test your short game skills. The green itself features multiple tiers, making three-putts a common occurrence when putting from the wrong level. Finishing with a par or birdie here provides a satisfying end to your journey through Cashie’s landscape.

Experience Cashie’s Unique Challenges Yourself

Each hole at Cashie Golf & Country Club tells its own story, offering challenges that test your game while celebrating the natural beauty of our mountain setting. We invite you to experience these nine unique challenges for yourself, to create those moments of laughter, triumph, and occasional defeat that bind us together as golfers.

Contact our Pro Shop at (828) 966-9200 to book your tee time, or inquire about a playing lesson with one of our PGA professionals who can provide personalized advice for navigating our course. The best of times await you at Cashie Golf & Country Club.