Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/12/2016 - 07/13/2016
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location
Ashville Municipal Golf Course
“This is the oldest consecutively held African American golf tournament that the Black golf pros could play in, back in the days when they were not allowed to play with the PGA.” –Paul Cunningham, tournament historian.
Please come out and support this annual competitive outing that used to be a 3-day tournament, This year, it is only a 2-day tournament for the first time in all these years. Your support is needed!
Juniors will play in the afternoon, and overflow will also play in the afternoon.
Contact: Billy Gardenheight, Tournament Organizer, 828-231-0860 or 828-274-7842.
See Billy Gardenheight award profile
About the Ashville Municipal Golf Course:
opened for play in 1927. Donald Ross designed this course to be challenging as well as fun. The greens play firm and fast and will test the skill of all golfers. The front nine is a flat, wide-open layout that allows the use of the driver on most holes. The back nine is wooded, has more elevation changes and requires the correct choice of club to be successful.
Nestled along the Swannanoa River ten minutes East of Asheville ,the course offers beautiful views of the Blue Ridge mountains. The Asheville Municipal Golf Course, a municipal facility, is currently seeking National Historic designation. Asheville Municipal has been described as a “step back into the 1920’s and a hidden gem” by Michael Faye, President of the Donald Ross Society.
| General Policies | Proper golf attire such as collared shirts, and non-metal (soft) spikes are preferred. Golf carts are required weekends and holidays, May – August. |
| Facilities | Golf pro shop, snack bar, restrooms, and club rentals are located in the clubhouse. |
| Practice | The practice complex includes a chipping area, and a large putting green. |
| Statistics Rating/Slope | Par 72.
Championship: 6680 yards, 71.1/122. Men’s: 5914 yards, 69.0/116. Senior: 4897 yards, 65.5/110. Ladies: 4744 yards, 67.2/115. |
