ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville Municipal Golf Course has been nominated in the Golf Courses category for the 2026 Best of North Carolina Awards.

Voting is open through March 31 and allows participants to cast one ballot per day during the voting period through the Guide to North Carolina website.

City officials encouraged residents and supporters of the historic public golf course to participate, saying the recognition would help spotlight the longtime community facility.

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is one of two area recreation places on the ballot in the 2026 Best of North Carolina Awards.

Several other Western North Carolina businesses and recreation sites also received nominations across multiple categories.

Boat Rental Services

  • Freedom Boar Club — Murphy
  • Lake Lure Boat Rental
  • Lake Toxasway Marine Marina and Rentals

Golf Courses

  • Asheville Municipal Golf Course
  • Etowah Valley Golf Club
  • Reems Creek Golf Club

Health Clubs and Personal Trainer Studios

  • MADabolic Asheville
  • Underground Fitness Asheville

Martial Arts Training Facilities

  • American Top Team Asheville
  • Gracie Barra Asheville
  • Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts — Martial Arts School

Recreation Places

  • Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
  • Loafers Glory Rafting and Tubing

Sports Instruction Facilities

  • Hendersonville Raquet Club

Yoga and Pilates Studios

  • Asheville Pilates