Diamond Creek is a private mountain golf course in Banner Elk, North Carolina, designed by Tom Fazio. The course sits at elevations above 4,000 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where thin mountain air and frequent afternoon breezes affect ball flight. Fairways are carved along ridgelines and through hardwood forests, with significant elevation changes between tee boxes and landing areas. Native fescue grasses frame many holes, while granite outcroppings and dry-stack stone walls serve as both natural hazards and design features. The bentgrass greens are built to USGA specifications and are known for their speed and slope. Several holes play across ravines or along steep drop-offs, requiring precise shot placement rather than distance. The clubhouse, built of local stone and timber, overlooks the surrounding peaks and valleys. The course operates with a caddie program and maintains strict agronomic standards year-round, despite the short growing season at this altitude.
Diamond Creek currently has (within 1 mile) 3 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $649,000. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there is 1 new construction home for sale.