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Awards and Recognitions

Friday, May 30, 2025

Celebrating Rumbling Bald’s Awards and Recognitions

At Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, recognition has always been more than plaques and rankings. It reflects the natural beauty of our setting, the strength of our community, and the continued investment in our amenities. Over the years, we have been honored with awards that highlight not only our two championship golf courses but also our reputation as one of the top places to live, vacation, and celebrate in Western North Carolina.

Recent Highlights: 2025

  • Top 100 Amenity Communities in the U.S.
    For the fourth consecutive year, Ideal-LIVING Magazine named Rumbling Bald among the nation’s Top 100 Amenity Communities. This recognition celebrates communities that deliver the complete lifestyle package including wellness, golf, dining, nature, and connection. Read more about the recognition.

  • Best Places to Live
    Ideal-LIVING also featured Rumbling Bald on its Best Places to Live list for the past four years, a recurring honor that underscores our appeal to families, retirees, and second-home buyers seeking lakeside and mountain living.

  • PCR Top Community (Four Consecutive Years)
    Private Communities Registry (PCR) recognized Rumbling Bald as a Top Community for the fourth year in a row, reflecting strong national interest in both our lifestyle and our real estate opportunities.

  • Real Estate Success
    In 2024, Rumbling Bald Real Estate closed more property sales within our community than any other firm, showing the growing appeal of making Lake Lure not just a getaway but a home. Explore available properties today.

Consistent Recognition Through the Years

  • PCR Awards (2022–2025)
    Rumbling Bald has earned PCR Top Community recognition each year since 2022, a streak that reflects the strength of our reputation.

  • Ideal-LIVING Best Places to Live (2021–2025)
    For four years running, Rumbling Bald has been recognized as one of Ideal-LIVING’s Best Places to Live, affirming our continued standing as a top mountain and lake community.

Golf Excellence

  • No. 4 Golf Resort in North Carolina
    In 2022, the North Carolina Golf Panel ranked Rumbling Bald the No. 4 Golf Resort in the state, with Apple Valley Golf Course also landing on its Top 100 Courses and Top 50 You Can Play lists. Plan your next Stay & Play golf package and experience it for yourself.

  • Ongoing Course Enhancements
    Investments in course conditioning and facilities continue to elevate both Apple Valley and Bald Mountain, strengthening Rumbling Bald’s reputation as a premier golf destination in Western North Carolina.

Weddings and Special Events

  • WeddingWire “Couples’ Choice Awards”
    Rumbling Bald received multiple Couples’ Choice Awards (2014, 2016, 2017) and continues to earn high marks from couples on WeddingWire and The Knot for both our scenic venues and attentive service. Explore weddings at Rumbling Bald

  • Top-Rated Venues
    From lakeside ceremonies to mountain-view receptions, our venues consistently rank among the best wedding locations in Lake Lure and Western North Carolina.

Guest Recognition

  • TripAdvisor Reviews
    Guests consistently recognize Rumbling Bald as one of the top places to stay in Lake Lure, ranking us #1 of 10 local accommodations. Discover more through TripAdvisor reviews

  • Sports Illustrated Feature
    In 2021, Sports Illustrated highlighted Rumbling Bald’s golf rebranding and enhancements, noting an increase in guest play and interest.

What These Awards Mean

Every recognition tells part of the Rumbling Bald story. Some honor the beauty of our championship golf courses. Others celebrate our wedding venues, our reputation as a top mountain community, or the overall lifestyle experience we provide. Together, these awards affirm what our members, residents, and guests already know: Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure is a place to play, celebrate, and call home.

Ready to Experience It Yourself?

Rumbling Bald is honored by these recognitions, but what matters most is the community we continue to build, one where every guest feels welcome and every homeowner feels at home.

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