Right from its inception in the 1920s, Biltmore Forest has played an integral role in the distinguished social history of Asheville, N.C. Edith Vanderbilt, the widow of industrialist George W. Vanderbilt, was instrumental in acquiring the land from the Biltmore Estate in 1920. Included in the land purchase was a site for a country club. Along with a group of leading town citizens, including Junius G. Adams, Burnham S. Colburn, Thomas W. Raoul and William Knight, she created a charter membership.

Once blueprints for the town were created and the first houses were being built, the club hired Donald Ross to design the golf course. Edward L. Palmer, of Biltmore, was chosen as the architect for the clubhouse and Chauncey D. Beadle, of the Biltmore Estate, selected as the landscape architect.

 

PAR AND YARDAGE: Biltmore Forest (http://www.biltmoreforestcc.com) will be set up at 6,152 yards and will play to a par of 35-36—71. (NOTE: yardages subject to change)

ARCHITECT: Biltmore Forest was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1922. Brian Silva oversaw extensive renovations in 1994 to restore the course to the original Ross design.

WHO CAN ENTER: The championship is open to amateur female golfers who have reached their 25th birthday on or before Oct. 5, 2012, and who hold a USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 9.4.

 

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