B-Man’s Review of Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation on 11/25/25

Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation

Date: 11/25/25 Tue Afternoon
Overall Rating:

"Great course"
Conditions: Good - normal wear/tear
Pace: 4 1/2 Hours
Cost: Not entered
Username: B-Man
Profile: Golf Addict (more than once a week)
Handicap: 6
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After checking out the renovations at Highland Creek, I had to do the same at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation. This is another course that I played frequently in my early days of public golf around Charlotte, going back 25 years. I came to love the layout and would continue to come back several times a year.

OS was one of the last holdouts with Bentgrass greens and the summer of 2024 was one of its worst for course conditions. So, I was extremely excited to hear of the plans for renovation this year. They just reopened with new Bermuda greens two months ago.

My first impression: they are excellent! Especially considering how young they are, the new greens were quick and rolled true. Of course, you’ll want to aim for the front of the greens, as they will be difficult to hold until they grow in for a season.

There are several other related changes that the greens renovation brought with it. Namely, trees cleared around several greens to provide more direct sunlight for the Bermuda grass. This was most evident around nos. 13 and 18. This really opens up the area around the green for misses that stay in play.

The layout is still very unique, with about half of the par 4’s and 5’s featuring a dogleg that can take driver out of your hands — which can be good news or bad news depending on your game. The course is well-bunkered, so have your sand game polished and ready. The course features a giant double green for holes no. 6 and no. 8. The front 9 closes with a long, tough par 4 and the back 9 closes with a reachable par 5. Lots of variety and tons of scoring opportunities if you can hit your targets on the dogleg holes and get close to the par 5’s in two shots.

I am ecstatic to see the renovations here that will guarantee good playing conditions on the putting surfaces year-round. Can’t wait to get back in the Spring and see this course really shine again.