There are 4 golf courses in Etowah, North Carolina and 0 are municipal courses. There are also another 20 golf courses within 20 miles of Etowah, including 10 public, 1 municipal and 9 private courses. The oldest course in the Etowah area is the Asheville Golf Course which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA and opened in 1927. The longest course is Bright's Creek, which is 7,435 yards. Champion Hills is rated the best course near Etowah. The following courses have won various awards: Champion Hills.