Young Hugh MacRae first came upon the Linville River Valley and the rugged peaks of Grandfather Mountain in 1885. He was so inspired by its natural beauty that he immediately wrote his father for financial backing to purchase the land. MacRae paved the way for the area to become a popular summer resort for golf and health.

In 1964, MacRae’s granddaughter, Agnes “Aggie” Morton Cocke Woodruff, followed in her grandfather’s footsteps, starting conversations that would eventually blossom into a multi-faceted retreat for recreation and rejuvenation. Enlisting the help of highly respected golf course designer Ellis Maples, Aggie invested her inheritance in what would later become Grandfather Golf and Country Club. Her vision of wonderful family amenities surrounding some of the best mountain golf in the world is still reflected in the Club’s personality today.

While the Championship and Mountain Springs 18-hole golf courses are an important part of the Club’s origin, our mission remains focused on the social enjoyment of our members and their families. In fact, the true beauty of our community is the people.

Members take full advantage of the mountain's west slope beauty, a pristine lake with sandy beaches, year round tennis facilities with tournaments and lessons, a new fitness center, artists-in-residence program, and so much more.

C² Limited was retained to provide Clubhouse Conceptual Master Planning Services.