Red Bridge Golf & Country Club
6801 Gatehouse RdLocust, NC 28097
(704) 781-5231
http://redbridgegolf.com/
Type: Semi-Private
Rates: Weekday $39-$49, Weekend $49-$59
Practice Area: Large putting green is open, but the full practice area does not open until August '09. Didn't see the driving range.
Description: This brand new course opened over the 4th of July weekend (2009). It is a very scenic layout that seems to be well-sculpted from the natural terrain out in Locust, NC. For now, there are very few homes built and I'm sure that eventually they will change the nature and aesthetics of this quaint course. In the meantime, it's a wonderful round of golf. Over the course of 18 holes, you face many different challenges, from long, forced carries to shorter, target golf approaches. There are plenty of water hazards in play with ponds and creeks. The greens feature "velvety MiniVerde" grass, which is supposedly well-suited to the warmer climate to stay in top shape year-round.
Notes: The temporary clubhouse has a nice large deck for enjoying a drink on the 19th hole. Not sure when the permanent one will be built. The parking lot and many of the cart paths are gravel still and haven't been paved yet. Did I mention this course was brand spanking new?
B-Man's Take: This course needs time to grow in -- the greens are not yet fully grown in where they can cut them down short and smooth -- but it will be a gem. It is a fun layout with 5 par 5's and 5 par 3's. I've only played once but I can see a bright future here. Well, once they do 2 things. Shorten the par 3 7th and par 5 18th holes. Both holes are too long from the whites (205 yds with a 180 forced carry and 619 yds with yet another hazard-crossing forced carry). So yeah, those are the 2 hell holes on this course. There are some great ones too -- the 17th hole made me say "wow" -- a short, downhill, dogleg right 326 yd par 4 that has small green protected by a water hazard. You have to play target golf on some holes, but most have generous landing areas for your tee shots and approaches. You will probably either love this course or hate it, but go try it out!
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Practice Area: Large putting green is open, but the full practice area does not open until August '09. Didn't see the driving range.
Description: This brand new course opened over the 4th of July weekend (2009). It is a very scenic layout that seems to be well-sculpted from the natural terrain out in Locust, NC. For now, there are very few homes built and I'm sure that eventually they will change the nature and aesthetics of this quaint course. In the meantime, it's a wonderful round of golf. Over the course of 18 holes, you face many different challenges, from long, forced carries to shorter, target golf approaches. There are plenty of water hazards in play with ponds and creeks. The greens feature "velvety MiniVerde" grass, which is supposedly well-suited to the warmer climate to stay in top shape year-round.Notes: The temporary clubhouse has a nice large deck for enjoying a drink on the 19th hole. Not sure when the permanent one will be built. The parking lot and many of the cart paths are gravel still and haven't been paved yet. Did I mention this course was brand spanking new?
B-Man's Take: This course needs time to grow in -- the greens are not yet fully grown in where they can cut them down short and smooth -- but it will be a gem. It is a fun layout with 5 par 5's and 5 par 3's. I've only played once but I can see a bright future here. Well, once they do 2 things. Shorten the par 3 7th and par 5 18th holes. Both holes are too long from the whites (205 yds with a 180 forced carry and 619 yds with yet another hazard-crossing forced carry). So yeah, those are the 2 hell holes on this course. There are some great ones too -- the 17th hole made me say "wow" -- a short, downhill, dogleg right 326 yd par 4 that has small green protected by a water hazard. You have to play target golf on some holes, but most have generous landing areas for your tee shots and approaches. You will probably either love this course or hate it, but go try it out!
3.8 stars - "Great course" (14 reviews)
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
| Championship (Black) | 72 | 6835 | 72.5 | 138 |
| Men's (White) | 72 | 6402 | 70.2 | 128 |
| Senior (Gold) | 72 | 5768 | 67.3 | 115 |
| Ladies (Red) | 72 | 4913 | 68.1 | 123 |
News & Updates:
- 9/7/10 - Msg Board Posting by t2green2 titled "Red Bridge review"
- 9/6/10 - Review by DrSchteeve
- 9/4/10 - Review by malamute
- 8/28/10 - Msg Board Posting by DrSchteeve titled "Greens update 08/28/2010"
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