NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

New Tournament Heading to Asheville in 2026 The PGA TOUR, Biltmore Estate, and Explore Asheville today announced a new PGA TOUR tournament, the Biltmore Championship in Asheville, set to debut in 2026 during the FedExCup Fall event. As part of a four-year agreement, Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville will serve as co-title sponsors of Asheville’s […]

Story By Hailey Wist On a warm morning in early June, three generations walked the fairways at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards. The sun was already climbing, casting long shadows across the bunkers. Cameron Amen—thirteen years old and quietly focused—stepped into the sand with the confidence of someone who’s done it a thousand times. He […]

This year, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove played host to the annual Best of the Best Golf Tournament, bringing together members from all seven clubs for a day full of competition, camaraderie, and community. The weather may not have been perfect, but that didn’t stop anyone from having a great time on the course! Congratulations […]

Golf Digest has recognized three of The Cliffs’ golf courses in the publication’s annual “Best in State” rankings, including The Cliffs at Mountain Park and The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards in South Carolina, as well as The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in North Carolina. Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, each golf course at […]

Community Meets Competition The 2025 Alliance Golf Tournament was an exciting and fiercely competitive event that brought together members and employees from all seven communities at The Cliffs. This unique tournament format saw pairs of members teaming up with staff from The Cliffs to battle it out on the greens, aiming for the coveted title […]

The 2025 Guide to Golf Tournaments, Happenings, and Celebrations THE 2025 MASTERS ROSTER OF EVENTS In anticipation and celebration of the world-renowned 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta in April, the staff at The Cliffs has been busy putting together an outstanding array of activities. In honor of the prestigious event, members have access to all […]

How to Improve Your Golf Game The Masters is one of golf’s most prestigious tournaments, and for many golfers, it serves as both inspiration and motivation to refine their skills. No matter your skill level, perfecting your golf game requires dedication, strategy, and the right techniques. If you’re wondering how to improve your golf game, […]

The Cliffs at Keowee Springs   Tracing the path of places Josh and Heather Dessalines have lived— Massachusetts, Maryland, Wisconsin, California—is like trying to untangle a yellow jessamine, the official flower of their newest home state. The former marine and retired nurse are relatively new to The Landing at Keowee Springs. They sat down to […]

Teeing off for a greater good   On any given day, hundreds of golfers scramble across seven, nationally-acclaimed courses at The Cliffs. While special occasions and member-guest tournaments fill the calendar, a few rounds of play stand out for their purpose—that of community, stewardship and service.      Naomi’s Village The Cliffs at Mountain Park […]

Meet the golf course superintendents whose talents and passion are responsible for our meticulously maintained courses   Human nature and Mother Nature have played tug of war for millennia, and nowhere does that drama play out more than on a golf course. At The Cliffs, seven superintendents bring nearly 150 years of combined experience to […]

This month, The Cliffs at Glassy hosted the annual Best of the Best Golf Tournament, drawing the crowds to the links. This fun-filled day saw all seven clubs unite on the Tom Jackson-designed golf course at Glassy to compete for this year’s coveted title of The Best of the Best. The competition was fierce, but […]

Historic Championship Returns to South Carolina The 110th Carolinas Amateur Championship, which took place on July 10-13, 2024, brought the tournament back to South Carolina for the first time in eight years. The Cliffs at Mountain Park hosted the championship for the first time on their Gary Player Signature golf course in Marietta, SC. The […]