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Biltmore, NC
Biltmore Forest Country Club
Biltmore Forest Country Club opened on July 4, 1922, on land acquired from the Biltmore Estate. Edith Vanderbilt helped secure the site. Donald Ross designed the course, Edward L. Palmer the clubhouse, and Chauncey D. Beadle the grounds.
- Course
- 18 holes · par 70
- Club website
- Visit website
An opening day at Biltmore Forest
The Club’s account of opening day records a canoe race in the swimming pool, a ballroom dance and fireworks. Cornelia Vanderbilt struck the first golf shot that afternoon.
At the 1999 U.S. Women’s Amateur, Dorothy Delasin defeated Jimin Kang 4 and 3 in the final.
Championships
Results and dates 1 edition
U.S. Women's Amateur
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Dorothy Delasin
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In the archive
Sources and editorial notes3 references
Sources for this story
- 2026 USGA Media Guide: U.S. Women’s Amateur United States Golf Association
Championship results: 1999
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History / course overview; retained HTML and text.
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Record sources
- 2026 USGA Media Guide: U.S. Women’s Amateur The championship was held from 1999-08-09 through 1999-08-14 at Biltmore Forest Country Club.