Stroke Play
$3,000+ guaranteed payout*
* In accordance to USGA, amateurs will receive $1,000.
- Both pros and amateurs welcomed
- Individual 18-hole stroke play
- One round, one card, no hiding
- Winners get next entry free
Western North Carolina Golf Tournaments
Play the
Mountains.
The Smoky Mountain Shootout is a golf tournament series built for golfers who still love to compete. Great courses, real stakes, and a reason to get a tournament back on the calendar.
Golf Tournaments Worth Clearing Your Calendar For.
The Smoky Mountain Shootout was built for people who love golf and want more opportunities to compete. Founded by the owners of Ace & Eagle, the series brings real tournament golf to some of Western North Carolina’s best courses in a format that’s competitive, accessible, and easy to fit into your schedule.
- Guaranteed Cash Prizes
- Every tournament has something on the line. Cash prizes are guaranteed at every Shootout, giving you more reason to compete and more to play for.
- Better Pace of Play
- Less waiting. More golf. Our tournament format is designed to keep play moving so you can compete without giving up your entire day.
- Premium Courses
- Play tournament golf where you actually want to play. The Shootout brings competition to some of Western North Carolina’s premier courses, with more destinations to come.
Tournament Format
Two ways to earn it.
Best Ball
$1,000+ guaranteed payout per flight
- Amateur Division
- Two-person team competition*
* No partner? No problem — sign up solo and we'll pair you with another single
- Limited to roughly 52–54 players (26–27 teams)
- Teams flighted by combined handicap — no strokes once flights are set
- Winners get next entry FREE
The Season
Weekends worth competing for.
Starting times and pairings are released the day before each event. Host courses are announced as they are confirmed.
Member Perks
Ace & Eagle Members Get More.
Membership unlocks an edge on and off the course — exclusive pricing on Smoky Mountain Shootout registration and full access to everything the Ace & Eagle membership has to offer.
Members receive
- 15%off every Smoky Mountain Shootout registration fee.
- ✓Full access to all Ace & Eagle member benefits.
