Trillium Links and Lake Club
Trillium Links and Lake Club in Cashiers, NC, is a private 18-hole links-style course set among the southern Appalachian Mountains. Known for its strategic layout and pristine conditions, this course challenges golfers to combine precision with steady nerves across rolling fairways and fast greens.
Course Overview
Trillium Links and Lake Club in Cashiers, North Carolina offers a distinctive golf experience crafted for those who appreciate a challenging yet immersive round amid natural beauty. This private 18-hole course presents a thoughtful links-style layout, where rolling fairways wind through mature hardwoods and weave around serene lakes, demanding strategic shot placement more than sheer distance. Precision rewards players here as the course's design encourages an intelligent, rhythmic approach to navigating its varied terrain.
Set against the lush backdrop of the southern Appalachian Mountains, Trillium Links reveals an evolving character through the seasons. The changing foliage enhances visual contrast and offers a subtle test with swirling winds that influence club selection and timing. The course conditions are consistently maintained to championship standards, from well-groomed fairways to fast, true greens that challenge putting skills without overwhelming. Bunkers, often embracing the greens and fairways, are composed of a slightly coarse sand texture, encouraging careful bunker play and penalizing errant shots.
Trillium Links appeals to a wide range of players. Strong shotmakers will find the holes demanding yet fair, with risk-reward opportunities available on many approaches. Meanwhile, golfers seeking a scenic day out will appreciate the course’s flowing pace and visual variety. The club's walking-friendly policy enhances engagement with the environment, and players are encouraged to bring suitable footwear for navigating gently rolling terrain.
Facilities at Trillium extend beyond the course itself. The Club Lodges offer luxurious accommodations, complete with spacious interiors, fireplaces, and fully equipped kitchens, allowing visitors to immerse themselves fully in the club’s serene setting while preparing to take on the next round.
For anyone planning a visit, the course is best enjoyed during spring through fall when the landscape is vibrant and play conditions optimal. Trillium Links and Lake Club delivers a compelling mix of challenge, natural charm, and top-tier service, making it a definitive stop for serious golfers exploring the North Carolina mountain region.
Course Highlights
Trillium Links features a links-inspired design that blends lakes, hardwood forests, and carefully contoured fairways. The course places premium emphasis on shot placement and green reading, complemented by bunkers with coarser sand that test recovery skills. The scenic mountain backdrop and seasonal foliage provide a compelling visual element throughout the year.
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Guest Reviews
Robin Ingram
Cynthia Garner
We stayed at the Club Lodges at Trillium in a presidential townhouse. It was amazingly beautiful and spacious. There were two fireplaces; one in the living room and one outside on the patio. Three bedrooms and two & 1/2 bathrooms. There was a full kitchen with a huge refrigerator and a glass top stove, microwave, and oven. The full baths had separate glass showers and claw-foot tubes. The management was courteous and knowledgeable and gave us a call on the day before a snowstorm was supposed to arrive to keep us informed and safe. We will definitely be going back to this resort.
James
John Kronberger
One of THEE nicest golf courses I've ever played. The owners and ALL the staff we're so very nice, friendly and happy that I came out. I was a single and they let my wife ride along with me (no extra charge) and no problem at all. Everything was TOP notch! Course was in PERFECT condition! Hard play, a lot of blind shots. Greens in EXCELLANT shape and rolled true! Some of the sand was a bit "stoney" if they brought some nice white beach sand in it really would've made those bunker shots easier. But I shouldn't have been in them in the first place! Long drives aren't going to really help you, it's about staying on the fairways and placing your shots. I'm already planning to be back with my golfing buddies in October. I'm also going to make this a regular thing. Had a blast! I heard the course is amazing when the leaves change. All and all, I give this a 9.8!
Will Peoples
This course just gets better every time. It’s in the best shape I have ever seen it in. Tim and Hugh run an awesome operation and it’s one of our favorites in Cashiers.
Ed Jones
Ahmed Mansour
Matt Raehn
Beautiful course, fun layout and great value!
Chris Harris
Absolutely stunningly beautiful course. It was extremely challenging, and the toughest course I've played.
Jared Leverett
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Course Details
Access & Location
48 Links Dr, Cashiers, NC 28717, USA
Trillium Links Clubhouse and Lodge
Walking is encouraged with well-maintained paths; shoes with firm traction recommended for varying terrain
Member invitation required; guests accepted through member sponsorship
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