Amazing Golf Course

Great condition. Not crowded. Walkable. Perfect to work on your short game.

A great little par 3, in excellent condition. Well worth 20 bucks

Not far off the beaten path in Brevard, NC youll find an 18-hole, par 3 golf course with a unique twist. The Sherwood Forest Golf Course is an Audubon Sanctuary development located 9 miles south of Brevard, in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. Sherwood Forest is open to the public year-round and golfers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Tee times are not required. Sherwood Forest is all about having fun and, according to the guy in charge, PGA pro Brian Lautenschlager, if youre not having fun out here, theres something wrong. The course is fun and challenging for golfers of all ages and skill levels. But the real draw is the llamas!Its an interesting story about how the llama caddies came to be. Several years ago, the owner of a nearby llama farm, Mark English, dropped by Sherwood Forest with notions of fulfilling a dream. It seems that as a 5th grader, English did some caddying, often carrying two heavy golf bags on a hot summer day. As he was walking down the fairway one day, he dreamed about what it would be like to have a llama carry the bags instead. English isnt sure why he chose llamas; it may have come from seeing a similar Dr Seuss creature. He swears it has nothing to do with hallucinogenics. At the time Lautenschlager thought English was a little bit out there but decided to give it a try. Thats just the kind of guy he is. He allowed him to bring his five llamas to the course for caddie training. Soon, cars were pulling over on the highway to snap pictures for photo ops, and the endeavor even pulled in local TV media. A light bulb appeared above Lautenschlagers head: the club was struggling, and the media is definitely interested. Since that time, the two have formed a bond that keeps everyone, especially passerby happy! Sherwood Forest can be enjoyed several ways; its short, fairly flat and easy to walk, with or without a pull cart. Electric cars are also available, but I highly recommend a llama caddie. Besides caddying, these llamas are in high demand by childrens and special needs camps. For reservations and information concerning llama caddies, please give Brian a call.Inside the clubhouse youll find more golf equipment than Ive ever seen in a pro shop; they have everything that a golfer needs to have an enjoyable and memorable round at Sherwood Forest. Each hole is accurately measured and although the greens arent the slickest in the area, they have just enough undulation to make you think about each putt. The typical golf course dress code is non-existent - jeans, cutoffs and tee shirts are welcome. Rates are $12 for 9 holes, $18 for 18 holes; 2 buck more on the weekend. For $30 ($34 on the weekend) you can play as many holes as you want. Ive heard the record is right around 100 holes in a day. There seems to be no limit as to how many golfers can play in one group, however the course is usually played in a little more than two hours. Thats quick, even by millennial standards. And the regulars continue to return, day after day, year after year, even decade after decade.Sherwood Forest is sure to challenge golfers of all skill levels. With small, undulating greens, its a great place for skilled golfers to work on their short game and approach shots. The course can be played in less than three hours and is a great way for the entire family to get some exercise and enjoy each others company. Sherwood Forest also offers custom club repair shop and PGA Professional Brian Lautenschlager is also available for both private and group lessons. I know firsthand that the man knows his stuff. Thanks Brian!

Love this course.