- "Great course"
 It's been just about a year since I played this course the first time.
It was better the second time around.
Like most courses with blind shots and acute dog leg holes, the second time around brings familiarity.
I was joined by 11 others and we got there early to hit some balls on their range and the really large putting practice area.
Since the BMan bumped this course in the 'top ten' rankings for 2025, our group was very interested to check it out and determine why it's now #2.
First the greens were just outstanding! Running fast, true and a making the experience so much more enjoyable.
The views on this course are simply unmatched by any other courses in the area.
Designed around beautiful Lake Wright, it makes for some great vistas!
The grass in the fairway was a nice relief from 'picking' the ball off the fairway in many other area courses.
It's country golf in a rural setting and it's been 'discovered' so even playing during the week it was busy but we had experienced golfers in front of us so the pace of play was right at 4.5 hours.
You will be challenged by water on many holes, there are ponds and criss crossing creeks but it's not excessive.
Very reachable Par 3's which are always fun for scoring.
You'll really like #18, a blind shot up a hill and those that can drive it in the fairway, 250 yards or so will find themselves with an inviting wedge shot into the green but DON'T be long or you are over a CLIFF! Read The Review
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- "Great course"
 You'll be hard pressed to find a better all around golf experience in the great state of NC.
My second time since Sep of 2024, this time with a 3 others who've never played it.
Like any other course, you'll experience some challenges your first time around and after that, you will play some holes completely different.
This is rural Carolina golf in Randolph County and it feels like it.
The word is of all the Stranz courses, this was his favorite and it's easy to see why. It's so plush and green, the natural landscape is scattered with boulders that are designed to create exceptional views.
I especially like there are 5, yes FIVE Par 3's, all reasonably short and accessible. The Waterfall hole #15 is a work of golf art, just spectacular.
It was a great experience from the beginning. Ron, the starter and cart attendant helped us with our bags and was very friendly and professional. Jack & Keith in the clubhouse got us checked in quickly and directed us back to Ron to give us the low down on current course conditions, pace of play, cart operation etc. They are EV's with GPS included.
When Ron told us about the 'out of bounds' play guidelines and recommended we not go in the woods and mentioned rattlesnakes and copperheads, that got our attention.
It's an easy rural drive of about 1.5 hours from Charlotte and you'll be rewarded with a memorable golf experience. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
 My 4th time playing here.
I played in October of 2024 and not too many changes since then.
It's still a fun and challenging course.
In the Uwharrie Mountains, it sits at about 800 feet of elevation
This creates some dramatic elevation changes with elevated tee boxes and greens.
Our foursome played on Memorial Day Monday so it was very busy and resulted in a slow pace of play at 5 1/2 hours.
It was overcast and we got a little rain but we brought our rain gear so we managed to get through 18 holes.
Since this was my fourth time playing in 4 years, I had some course knowledge
which made a big difference, especially on #11, 452 yard par 5. It’s a blind shot until you’re about 200 yards out and then you can see the edge of the pond that juts out from left to right. You have a decision to make. Go over the water or play to the right & avoid the pond on your left and have 200 yards of open fairway to the pin. It’s a large green so a well placed shot will give you a great birdie opportunity.
Number 15 is the #1 handicap hole, it's a 375 yard Par 4. The entire right side of the fairway slopes from right to left. There is very little flat fairway here so you are challenged to make an accurate shot off the tee. Too far left and you are on the lowest part of the fairway with no view of the elevated green from about 120 yards in. It's a smallish undulating green. This hole will challenge every aspect of your game.
They have a very nice driving range and practice putting area with a dedicated chipping green.
Best to play here in the fall when you get some excellent leaf color and cooler temperatures.
I would play here more often but it’s a 40+ mile trek through Charlotte traffic but it’s worth it. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
Me & Ron back on 10/10/24 for some Fall golf.
We were hoping to see some color in the leaves but too early.
What we did find were exceptional greens and wide open fairways in excellent condition.
This is a shot makers course and if you don't stay in the fairway you'll be looking for your ball among the pine cones, good luck with that.
The previous Head Pro.Matt has moved on to Piney Point in Norwood, NC.
The new guy is Wally Moore.
The range, chipping and putting practice areas are all in great condition.
It was a sunny day, a little on the cool side at 61 degrees for a 10a tee time with wind gusting to 27 mph. We had great pace of play and finished the front in 2 hours, it had warmed to 67 and the wind was down.
We made the turn and kept on playing as the group in front of us moving so we were able to play ready golf and complete the round in 4 hours. They advertise to allow 4.5 hours for 18 holes.
Since this was my third time playing in 3 years, I had some course knowledge
which made a big difference, especially on #11, 452 yard par 5. It's a blind shot until you're about 200 yards out and then you can see the edge of the pond that juts out from left to right. You have a decision to make. Go over the water or play to the right & avoid the pond on your left and have 200 yards of open fairway to the pin. It's a large green so a well placed shot will give you a great birdie opportunity.
I would play here more often but it's a 40+ mile trek through Charlotte traffic but it's worth it.
Aug 29, 2023Previous review Read The Review
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- "Worth playing"
 Everything the B-Man said in his review about this course is accurate. I might use some different adjectives, like replacing the word 'challenging' with extremely difficult!
Let me just say that for me, blind shots are just not enjoyable at all! There are so many on this course and if you are not in the fairway most of the time you are in big trouble.
There is a tremendous amount of up and down with some extreme elevation changes. Some of the Par 5 holes and the longer Par 4's are really hard because they are uphill all the way.
For the most part the course is in good shape. The greens were generous and flat for the most part and were rolling true. Oddly, I found there to not be a lot of break in the greens.
There are some very nice vistas with elevated tee boxes which were really exceptional.
My favorite hole was #16, a reachable Par 3 that has a little water and an intimidating bunker guarding the front of the green; I nearly carded an Ace!
I got a nice greeting when I arrived from Parker who loaded my bags on a cart and directed me to the Pro Shop where Caleb checked me in and gave me the low down on the set up.
I was very pleased with my Veteran rate of just $60 bucks on a Friday which included the cart and two bottles of iced down water.
There is a practice putting area which is large and in great shape.
Norm was the Starter who is a real Pro. I was playing solo so he paired me up with a new Member and we got started about 20 minutes sooner. It really helped to have a member offer guidance, especially on the blind shots
It was busy on a Friday but we were able to complete our round in just under four hours.
There is GPS in the electric carts and they were running good and in great condition. They will really help you find the hidden creeks and water hazards.
I especially liked the yardage markers on the tee boxes and at key intervals along the cart path
There was a beverage cart that was making regular rounds on the front and the back.
There were also several bathrooms on the front and the back.
The snack bar at the turn offered some great hot and cold food options and all the usual beverages you might expect.
There are just a few nits:
No driving range or chipping area.
The practice putting area is small and under repair
No water stations at all.
Too many blind shots and way too many extreme hills.
On some holes you are right next to Interstate 77 and you can hear the trucker traffic as well as the sirens from the fire tricks and ambulances..
For the most part the cart paths were good but there were stretches where it was broken.
Extreme down hill runs on some cart paths which were a bit scary in some areas.
You are penalized to the extreme if you are not accurate with your tee shots.
Very little forgiveness for being off the fairway, you will lose balls.
With this review, I have finally completed the B-Man's top 10!
It's taken me two years but it's been a ton of fun!! Read The Review
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- "Average"
 This is a country track,
Everything is straightforward and simple and an OK golf experience.
The greens were actually in decent shape and I liked the well marked tee boxes, they were large and well maintained.
As a Senior you can take advantage of some really good tee box placement on many holes. Several holes over water but with the Senior tee's takes the water out of play, Just too many blind shots for me. Tee box sitting low and maybe 200 yards to the top of the hill where you can't see beyond it.
Most all the Par 3's are long and have low tee boxes with shots up hill.
I played with a group of Senior Veterans so it was a memorable day for this AF Vet. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
 I've played this course so many times over the years. As a CLT native I can say, this has always been one of the easiest courses to get a tee time for. If you play early in the morning during the week you can easily play it in 2 hours.
I was invited to join my buddy Adam who loves to play here.
We had an 8am tee time on a Wednesday and the weather was just perfect!
It was in the BEST condition I've ever seen.
The greens were in absolute immaculate condition!
Easily rivaling some of the top courses in the area, just that good, rolling fast and true.
They have recently come under new management so there have been some notable changes and upgrades.
The tee box on #3, 145 yard par 3 has been completely rebuilt. It's now elevated to
include both the blue and white tees and much larger and in better condition.
The bridge over the creek on #9, the 460 yard par 5 has been completely rebuilt.
My favorite holes remains #7, a 173 yard par 3 with an elevated tee box and a great green complex downhill. It sets up beautifully an it's all right in front of you.
You don't want to miss long and go over the back.
The pin placement will be key for scoring on this hole. The right side is on an elevated shelf which feeds down to the lower left.
The greens keepers her love to place the pin in this undulations just to keep it interesting.
This course has a history going back to 1929 when it was first called The Bonnie Brae.
It still holds up to this day as one of the best short courses in the CLT area. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
 From the time I pulled my vehicle into the 'bag drop', I knew I was in for something out of the ordinary.
A young man immediately picked up my clubs and put them on a cart and instructed me to the ProShop.
There I met Jacob who got me checked in and I was smiling with the news that my Monday round of 18 holes and a cart would only be $55 bucks, what a great value!
I made my way to the driving range to hit some complimentary balls and also test out the putting/chipping green.
My group of 4, was able to tee off right at 1140a with an assist from Mike T, the Starter.
I will say, this is a very challenging course. There is a lot of changing elevation throughout and a fair amount of water that comes into play on a majority of holes. There is a creek that criss crosses throughout and some small ponds as well.
You'll find the fairways wide open, however you'll be challenged for ball placement as the majority of fairways will funnel to the creek or water.
The greens are very fast, they are undulating and generally small for the most part.
The views are amazing! It's built in a development with Million dollar homes that line the fairway and circle around the green complexes.
There are adequate water stations scattered throughout and there is bathroom at about hole #8 where they have cold face towels in water
that will refresh you.
I didn't try the food but I did check out the menu and it looked like a good mix of hot and cold options.
Even on a Monday it was very busy and our round of 18 holes took about 4.5 hours. It was tough with 93 degree temps and 60% humidity.
Just a few nits that were not major but a bit disappointing.
Even though they had a food/beverage cart parked by the Club House, there was no one to operate it.
In several areas, you will be confused on where to go for the next tee box because there is no directional sign.
The carts were all gas, not a single electric cart and they struggled getting up the steep hills.
The pace of play was longer than expected, not a big deal when the weather is great but when it's 90+ degrees and humid, you will suffer as there is no Ranger to keep things moving.
This is a semi-private club and only members are allowed to play Friday to Sunday.
Overall it was a five star experience, sadly it's quite a drive from where I live in Fort Mill but I was glad to check this one off my most of the B-Man's top 10 CLT area courses. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
 I made the 1 hour trek from Fort Mill on a Thursday morning for a 810a tee time.
Matt at the Pro Shop was real nice, checked me in, got me educated on the course lay out and recommend I pair up with a regular named Jaime.
Turned out to be a great round and fortunately Jaime was able to educate me on how to play several holes. Without that guidance it could have been a disaster. There are several holes that are blind shots especially on #17.
From the tee box you can see a red flag on the right side of the fairway.
It gives you no indication of the massive pond that lurks right in front of the green. From the Gray tee, it's' 321 yards to the pin. Fortunately, I was able to pull of a miraculous 210 hard drive that left me 110 yards over water to the green.
It's a beautiful green complex and a very fun hole. It's slightly elevated from the fairway and large. The grass is well trimmed right to the edge of the green and then a well trimmed second cut that slopes down on all sides.
You must land the green in the middle otherwise it's going to roll down and leave you a chip shot to a slanting green.
Overall, I was very happy with this course. It's part of the Cleveland County YMCA. Jaime told me he plays there at least a couple times a week during the summer and that it's now been 'discovered' and is very busy especially on the weekends.
The tee boxes are in excellent shape, the fairways are in great condition and wide open. The greens are beautiful and fast. You have to be really wild off the tee to be out of bounds.
There is a fair amount of water that comes into play on several holes, especially on #8, blind shot up a hill with a big pond on the other side.
They have an adequate driving range and practice putting green.
The electric carts are in great condition. They have a nice little snack bar where you can get burgers dogs and snacks to go.
Only two small nits worthy of mention. For the most part, the asphalt cart paths are good. Sadly, there are quite a few areas where the ashphalt has washed away and only gravel remains.
If you’re not playing with someone who has been here before, you’ll be confused at some of the intersections between green and next tee box.
The secret is out!
I highly recommend this place.
The weekday Senior rate for 18 holes and a cart is $30 bucks.
Just can't beat it for the quality of golf and facilities. Read The Review
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- "Worth playing"
 This is a legit top 10 CLT area course.
Don't let the fact that it was a former municipal course slow you down
It's a Donald Ross design so it's a classic!
Richard who runs the ProShop is great and has an answer for every one of your questions.
They have a driving range, chipping area & separate putting green. All are in great condition, all so close together and in excellent condition.
You will love the wide open fairways!
The tee boxes are in great condition & large. They have tee positions that will suit every level of play.
Most of the greens were in really good shape. There were maybe three or four that had bare spots but not unusual given the weather.
They have GPS on the carts. They had rain the night before so many of the holes were 90 degree or 'cart path only' You will get a beep on the GPS and a nasty gram if you try to defeat the guidelines.
As a Senior on a Monday, I got a great rate of $48 bucks for 18 holes with cart.
It's a course I highly recommend! Read The Review
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- "Great course"
Back here on 8/28/23 with my golf buddy Ron.
He heard me talk about this place and had seen the B-Man's guide rating this place as #7 on the top 10 public courses in the CLT area.
It was as good as I remember when I first played it 5/12/22.
We were out at 10a on a Monday morning. It was busy but not slammed.
We hit a few balls off the driving range and a few practice putts.
I noticed they have a designated area for chipping which is new and a welcome addition.
Hole #6 is a Par 3 with an elevated green and quite a drop to the green below. It's 142 yards from the Whites/Gold tees.
It's a beautiful hole with a fantastic view in the background.
Hole #13 is a short Par 4, 217 yards from the Gold.
It runs along a lake on the right and has a banking fairway on the left all the way to the hole. There's a green side bunker on the left approach and water on the right as you approach the green.
A note worthy hole which is a lot of fun and great bird opportunity for a Par 4
Hole # 15 is a monster! I hope you brought your hiking shoes!
It's 321 yards from the Gold and there is barely a level spot in the fairway.
It's banked on the right side and a steep grade you want to avoid.
Within about 100 yards of the green, the elevation increases dramatically so you may not even see the top of the pin.
You will def not see the green until you climb the steep hill to get to green level. It's probably one of the most challenging holes I've ever played.
They course was in excellent condition even though they did a 'lite punch' about 2 weeks ago. It didn't noticeably impact play.
The clubhouse is on the smallish side as they don't have a lot in the way of hot food options. They do have a warmer for hot dogs and a cooler for cold sammies.
At $39 for a Vet rate, I thought it was an excellent value.
It's def not a course you want to walk unless you're preparing for a Triathlon.
If you are not fit, I would not recommend playin the full 18 holes in the high heat and humidity of the summer. You'll be OK with the front 9.
Some of the cart paths have new asphalt since I last played though there are still areas on the front where it's gravel only.
They got quite a bit of rain the day before so the bunkers were a little suspect with packed sand though there was no standing water that I could tell as I was only in one bunker :)
It's in the beautiful rural and rolling Piedmont of NC and very remote which is part of the attraction for me. It's a golf trip you plan and not a 'spontaneous' golf outing for most. It's situated in the foothills of the Uwharrie Mountains which has a peak at High Rock of 1,200 feet so that will give you an idea of the elevation.
From my house in Fort Mill, SC it's 33 miles and a solid hour drive which goes through 'downtown' Monroe.
If your coming from Charlotte, you might do it quicker since you can access off highway 74 and if you take the bypass, you'll avoid a lot of the Monroe traffic. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
Their on-line tee time reservation system works great, they do require a CC to book. Nice to get a Senior discount at $42 bucks with cart for 18 holes.
It was busy but not slammed so the pace of play was very good.
They don't have a dedicated Starter but they announce your start time over a PA system.
It's a scenically beautiful course as it's built around Lake Wright in rural China Grove, NC.
There are elevated tee boxes on the front and back and there is a fair amount of up and down but not excessive like a mountain course.
The tee boxes were well marked and the fairways were wide open on most holes.
There is some trouble on each side for many holes if you're out of the fairway. There were several holes that had blind shots. They have well maintained electric carts all with GPS and video screens that give you good info.
There is a fair amount of water throughout as it wraps around Lake Wright and some smaller ponds are scattered over the length of the course.
Hole #7 is called the War Party. There is water in front of the tee as well as to the left and right of the fairway. It's a 363 yard par 4 from the white tees. It will challenge you.
All of the greens were in excellent condition and rolling true. Not a lot of undulation and most were generous.
For the most part, everything about this course was favorable.
There were just a few things that I was disappointed with.
The driving range was closed for some reason. We never got a clear explanation as to why.
There was only one bathroom on the entire course. There were no water stations and it was in the low 90's and humid. There was no beverage cart so be sure and bring lots of water to stay hydrated.
After playing 18 holes at good pace of about 4.5 hours we all agreed it was a legitimate top 10 course as rated by the BMan and one that offers a lot of value for your money. Read The Review
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- "Best of the best"
 There is a lot to like about this course.
It has a mountain course feel as there are a lot of ups and downs with elevated tee boxes and greens.
The course is well maintained in every way.
The tee boxes are all in excellent condition and well marked.
The fairways are wide open and generous.
There are a few that are narrow and you'll be punished for being OB.
Quite a few greenside bunkers and some scattered fairway bunkers.
There is some water with a couple of holes where there is a creek crossing as well as a couple of holes where there is water along the fairway but none that will impede your shot.
The greens are all immaculate and roll well.
They will challenge even the best golfer.
I found the check-in easy and the overall staff was professional and friendly.
The Starter was great with a sense of humor and some good info on bathroom location/access and holes to watch for when you're a first time player.
The electric carts were all clean and in great repair.
There was a beverage cart making regular rounds on the front and back.
They have a great driving range with an elevated tee box that has a dramatic feel and easy to follow your ball flight.
The bar/grill was very nice though I didn't order anything.
I really liked the shady back porch with lots of tables and chairs making great viewing as players roll off 9 & 18.
My favorite hole was #16, a 144 yard par 3 with a pond on the left and one green side bunker to the right.
Just a great overall golf experience that I would highly recommend Read The Review
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- "Great course"
 I've played this course many times since I retired about 2 years ago.
Especially so since COVID.
This year, I decided to become a member.
As a Senior, I like this course because you really can't get into a lot of trouble.
There are some creek crossings but not too much water comes into play.
Not too many fairway bunkers and not many around the greens.
The fairways are wide open, it's well maintained and a great value overall.
They have a Starter, Friday to Sunday and the pace of play is well maintained.
On a busy day, they have a Marshal who will cruise the course to ensure pace of play. They are always willing to give you an update if it's going to be backed up
The greens are well maintained and they change the pin placements regulalrly.
It's always well staffed and the food is good with lots of options.
You can call ahead from the 9th tee and they will have your food ready at the turn. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
 I arrived at 940am for a 1040am tee time. There are no markings on the three buildings that share the same address on the GPS.
The Club House is the building with the 3 flags flying in front.
You drive around behind this building for the bag drop. There will be an attendant who will provide your cart and load your bag and direct you to the back door of the Pro Shop.
I made my way down to the driving range and began to hit some balls which are included in the $75 green fee which also includes the cart.
I made my way to the #1 hole which was not marked.
The carts have GPS so it did say 'Jackson' and hole #1 even though there is no yardage marker on the 1st hole
I was told there would be a starter named Grant to check me in and confirming my pairing, there was no starter.
I waited a few minutes and saw another cart coming down the path.
I introduced myself and it was Ted & Carmen. A local couple who had played the course several times.
They explained the GPS operation on the cart and impressed upon me the importance of staying within distance parameters of the greens. If you go too far, you'll hear a loud beep and text on the GPS screen instructing you to 'put your cart in reverse back to the cart path' Happy to be paired with some locals who explained this as the cart attendant never said a word nor did anyone at the Pro Shop on check in.
For the most part the course is top tier for a public course, The tee boxes are well marked and in very good condition. The fairways were not so great. Very sparse with grass in areas, it's been a while since they had some rain and it showed.
The greens were in really good condition, they are mostly large and very undulating creating challenges.
Most every green is gudarded by at least one bunker
There are ponds on many holes but no creeks
My favorite hole was The Signature #6 a Par 3. From an elevated tee box you look down 150 yards to the pin. There is a massive pond on the right and trees guarding on the left. There are 3 large bunkers on the left side which slope down the to the green.
I nailed my tee shot, my red Callaway sailed beautifully and landed on the green and bounced a little before stopping about 25 feet from the cup.
The round took about 4 hours total. We called ahead to order food on the 9th tee box & food was ready in the bar/restaurant when we arrived.
At $75 it's more than I would normally pay for a public and non-resort type course. I will have to think long and hard about another 1.5 hour trip here from Fort Mill, SC but it's #1 on the B-Man's ranking of the top 10 courses so it's now checked off! Read The Review
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- "Worth playing"
 The last time I played this course was in 1999. It was somewhat new at the time and built on re-claimed property from a land fill.
I was most impressed by the driving range and practice area for chipping and putting. Nearly every course I have gone to in the CLT area is challenged to keep real grass growing on the driving range tees but not this place.
Over all this course is about what you would expect for a Charlotte area public course. The tee boxes are in decent shape, the fairways are spotty with grass that needs water and scattered bare spots. The cart paths are a disaster. Broken concrete and MIA in many cases, at times you're on gravel.
Sometimes a challenge getting on the correct cart path from green to tee, the paths are not well marked.
What I found exceptional was the condition of the greens. Not a single bare spot on any of the 18 greens. all well cut and rolling true.
There are quite a few blind shots, up hills and severe dog legs. There is a fair amount of water and you'll be punished for missing the fairways.
If you're distracted by the sound of gunfire, you might want to avoid this course as there is a nearby gun range.
I played 18 holes with a cart for $34.00 bucks with the Perks + plan.
Even though they have a dining room and kitchen, it remains closed due to COVID. Read The Review
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- "Worth playing"
I've been reading about the B-Man's Guide to the 'Top 10 Public Courses' in the Charlotte area and this course came in ranked as #7.
If you've got some 'wind shield time' take a minute and download the 'Taking Dead Aim' Podcast and listen to the B-Man and Charlie Nance talk about the 'Top 10'.
It's a long haul from Fort Mill, SC. It took me an hour to get there and the return trip was and hour and one half. Can you say commitment?
When you get there you'll be rewarded. This is in the 'country' and that's part of the charm. Especially if you go during the week. I felt relaxed and not rushed. It was a slow Thursday, maybe because the weather forecast was not the best. It never did rain so I had no one in front or behind me so I played a very relaxed round in 4 hours.
I had a 110p tee time and I got there early and hit a small bucket for $6 bucks. They have a nice driving range and distance poles give you good aims and marks for your range finder. There is also a large practice putt area and a chipping area with a bunker.
The Clubhouse Pro and Instructor is a guy named Matt who is straight to the point and very knowledgable. I was concerned about the possibility of rain and he assured me there would be an option for a raincheck no matter how many holes I played.
The course is in really good condition for the most part. The Zoysia greens are large and roll very fast. There are a few holes where you simply can't see the flag or the green from the fairway.
The tee boxes are well marked and in great condition. There are some Par 3's that offer elevated greens and many of the Par 4's are accessible.
There are just a few little nits I have and I'm not going to make a big deal because overall this course is a great value for the money.
I'm not one of those golfers that can't hit off a fairway with no grass. There is grass but it's short.
The cart paths will be a challenge There are many stretches where there is no paved path, it's all gravel.
There were several holes where there was ground under repair close in around the greens.
I like the elevation changes. Its on a beautiful piece of land. There is a fair amount of water & on a couple of holes it will challenge your strategy for risk/reward. There are a few fairway bunkers but they are not in play for the most part. Same for the green side bunkers. In fact it looks like they have removed some of them and allowed grass to grow in.
This is definitely not a course you want to walk. In many cases there is quite a distance from the green to the next tee and there is a lot of up and down hills.
There is a small club house & they do have some food and hot dogs. They
have several well stocked coolers with a mix of beer's and sodas.
They offer a Veteran discount so I got in 18 holes for just $35.00, just a great value. Read The Review
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- "Worth playing"
 I would highly recommend making and advance tee time or using their on-line website.
They are understaffed and will you will be lucky if anyone picks up the phone at 7am or thereabouts when they clubhouse opens.
I had an 8:16a tee time on 5/5/22 - Cinco De Mayo.
I got paired with Hunter & Eva a couple who started playing during COVID.
They had played the course several times before so they had good local knowledge. There are some blind shots off the tee.
The Senior tee's give you no real advantage on some holes and on others significant advantage.
They have a driving range but it's obvious they don't rotate the teeing area to keep the grass fresh. A small bucket is $6 bucks. There is a fair sized practice putting area.
There were bare spots in the fairway. The tee boxes were all in good shape and marked well. The greens were rolling a bit slow and for the most part were in good condition with just a few with bare spots. The fairways are very open on most holes. There are fairway bunkers on nearly every hole and green side bunkers scattered throughout. If you go out of bounds you will be penalized severely because of heavy overgrowth and steep drop offs.
I liked the front 9 much better. There is a fair amount of water and on 2 holes you hit over water on Par 3's which is fun.
The clubhouse is busy and there was only one guy there when I played. He was working the register, answering the phones and serving food.
They do have a porta-pots on each side. They have a nice covered picnic area with lots of tables if you decide to host a tournament.
My biggest problem with this course was hole #9 (Editor's note: this is actually hole #18).
The fairway close to the green is adjacent to the driving range. You will see dozens of balls in the fairway on the right side. If you land your drive over on that side 'good luck'. Stay on the left side of the fairway or use something other than a white ball. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
 I had a 757am tee time on Mon 5/2/22. It rained the night before which was great because we've not had rain in several weeks.
I made my tee time the evening before with Roy who is the grounds superintendent. When I arrived he brought my cart around.
Greg runs the Pro Shop and checked me in. He said they were having a Tournament for fallen 9/11 NYPD Firefighter, Steven Coakley so they had only let 2 other twosomes on before me and the guy they paired me with named Alex.
Fortunately he had played there before and was able to give me some guidance on several holes. There are some blind shots and severe dog legs.
You do travel across neighborhood roads and houses line the fairways but don't come into play unless you misshit your ball.
Over all I really liked the course for it's wide-open fairways and the layout.
There are several severe dog legs on the front and maybe two on the back. There is one hole on the front where the green is shared by two different holes one going and one returning.
The best features are the accessible Par 3's. On the front you have 131 yards and 88 yards and on the back 86 and 86. There are prominent signs marking each hole and provide the yardage from all 5 tee locations.
There is a fair amount of water from small ponds. On several holes you must negotiate a creek that seems to criss cross many holes on the front & back.
They use a lot of bunkers, mostly fairway bunkers and when there are green side bunkers they aren't going to threaten too much.
The greens and tee boxes are in excellent condition. The Senior tee's provide significant advantage on all except a couple of holes. The greens are large for the most part and not a lot of undulation. Today they were rolling true and all seemed to be in excellent condition.
We were able to complete 18 holes in about 4.25 hours which includes a food stop & bio break at the turn. There was no one in front or back of us so we had a great pace of play throughout the 18 holes.
They have a very large driving range and credit card operated ball dispenser.
They have a good sized practice putting area by the driving range and a separate chipping area. The carts was clean and in great condition.
When you check-in they tell you to note the bathroom door codes on the receipt, There is one on each side at 5 & 13.
The parking lot is very large and they have cart attendants to help with your bag and give you the layout of the course. I had a turkey and swiss at the turn which I thought was pricey at $9 bucks. They serve hot dogs but they were not cooked or heated. The sandwich was just so so and they serve it in an open basket with chips. It would have been nice if it had been wrapped since most people are going to be eating in the cart as they continue play.
I highly recommend this course for it's overall quality and value. A senior rate at $40 bucks Monday to Thursday is very reasonable for a course of this caliber. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
 This course is on everyones tops list and is considered one of the top places to play in the Charlotte Metro area.
I've heard so much about it over the years and my Son plays here regularly and says it's his favorite.
Today, me, Ben, Jason B & James D played 18 holes on a Tuesday early afternoon. After two days of rain on Sat & Sun from Hurricane Delta it was still quite wet in areas which affected your fairway shots and pace of play since it was cart path only. It took us about 4 1/2 hours to play 18.
This is a resort style course and is upscale though still public. The property has been sold to a developer and eventually it will be gone.
The ProShop is attached to the hotel so they don't allow you to take the gas carts into the parking lot. You drop your bag, then park and go downstairs to the ProShop to check in. They have a starter so you'll need your receipt. At the ProShop they assign you a cart and give you a card which you hang on your cart with your Tee Time. Everyone I came in contact with was nice and professional.
Once you leave the ProShop you follow the cart path to the practice area where they have a driving range as well as a chipping and putting area.
There is a large open air pavilion which has a full bar and food as well as bathrooms.
From here you check in with the Starter who will direct you to the 1st Tee and get you off on time. There is a huge clock next to the first tee in sight of the practice area so everyone can keep up with the time with a quick glance.
The course is very nice, it's fairly wide open with the usual out of bound areas but for the most part the fairways are wide. There are 5 Par 3's.
Thats right FIVE par 3's. Two on the front and three on the back.
There are four Tee's and most play from the Whites and the Seniors play the Green tees.
All the Par 3's are fun and accessible. My favorite hole is #18 which offers an elevated tee with a clear view of the green sitting right in front of the hotel. There are green side bunkers on the right alongside water & water fountain and the distance from the White tee's is 350 yards. Jason & Ben both hit beautiful drives and Jason barely edging Ben out with about a 340 yard drive.
It's interesting that the 9th hole doesn't bring you back to the club house. There is another small bar/restaurant at the turn where you can get a beverage some food and take a bio break,
I really like this course overall and the way it plays. The water is not going to create a lot of problems and the bunkers are designed to compliment the course and not make it too risky. The tees boxes are well maintained, the fairways are great and the greens are well kept and roll true. Not too many un-repaired ball marks as on so many courses.
The downside of being in such a developed area is you have Interstate 485 right on you so you hear the traffic on the back 9 with the sirens and horns. There is also a lot of construction going on all around the course so don't be surprised to hear a saw start up as you get set for your putt.
As in most things you get what you pay for. This course is a little pricer than most. I got on with the GolfNow app for $58 bucks.
I would recommend this course no matter your skill level. Especially if you have out of town quests in to entertain or just want to enjoy a day outside with friends and family with easy access to cold beverages and food. Read The Review
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- "Average"
 Wow, this is such a long course, just a shade over 7,000 yards from the white tees!
Really surprised at the length of this course since this is in a Del Web 55+ community. They do have green tees which are closer but almost near the red ladies tees.
I played on a Monday and it had rained on Sat & Sun so the course was still a bit soggy. Because of this I almost had the course to myself. There were just a few other golfers who started on the front and they started me on the back so I have no one in front or behind me.
Overall the course is in great condition, the fairways, greens and tee boxes are in good shape. It seems there are always those few who refuse to repair their divot marks on the greens. It's such a shame since it ruins the putt line of all who follow.
It was cart path only because of the rain and it's such a long course so it made my round almost a 4 1/2 hour extravaganza.
The staff is great, the gas carts run well and are in great shape. They let you take the carts into the parking lot to get your clubs.
They have several bathrooms scattered throughout the course.
It winds through the large neighborhood and would be extremely difficult to walk.
It's scenically beautiful and I saw several deer, rabbits, red tail hawks and squirrels as I motored along the cart path.
There are a few holes that are severe doglegs which create a blind shot.
There is some water and quite a few fairway bunkers and green side bunkers. There is a lot of elevation change so you get some great vistas but the challenge that goes with it. Read The Review
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- "Worth playing"
 I was feeling a little intimidated about playing this course after reading a lot of reviews on various web sites. Especially about the amount of water
and the severe doglegs.
I found none of that to be true. I guess it's all relative right? Water does come into play on #8 which is a 115 yard par 3 over water. The balance of the water they refer to are either ponds that run alongside the fairway or creeks you may encounter that cross the fairway.
Overall this is a very nice course and plays very well. The Fairways and Greens are in great shape for the most part. On hole #16 there is a strip of new sod that runs all the way across the green.
For the most par the tee boxes were all green and in good shape. There were a few that were bare with little grass.
It's very scenic and quiet, lots of wildlife and the fairways are wide open with strategic bunkers on most holes.
It was 10/8/20 and the high was 85 but it was sunny and a nice breeze and just a perfect day for golf in the Carolinas!
They have 2 driving ranges and a practice putting green.
The Staff was very friendly and helpful.
It was $35 bucks to ride 18 for the Senior rate which is a great value for a course of this caliber.
The carts are electric and all in good repair. They won't let you take the cart into the parking lot so it's best to drop your bag and then park.
I would recommend this course. Read The Review
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- "Worth playing"
 I've been reading some good reviews about the upgrades to this course, including the addition of the Diamond Zoysia greens so it's been on my list of courses to play.
Today it got checked off. I had a 12n Tuesday tee time and the weather was perfect for golf. When I got there at 11am to hit some balls off the driving range, I learned it was closed for some repairs. The Pro Shop guy said I could go ahead and start if I was ready so I did.
This course plays very well. The fairways are in great shape and the course is wide open for the most part. There are some narrow fairways but maybe just a couple. There are just a few holes that leave you with a blind shot on the doglegs.
I've never played on Diamond Zoysia so I wasn't sure what to expect.
Just about a month in to the install and they still have a ways to go.
It's almost like playing on green and silver sand with a little grass thrown in. It was very difficult to get a read on your putts.
I especially liked the Par 3's on both sides, very accessible and set up nicely.
I especially liked #18 which they consider their 'signature' hole. Which is 524 yards from the White tees. You have to go over a little creek to a landing area and then over a little pond to the green. It's visually appealing and wide open with all the water.
There were several tee boxes that were in pool repair and in some cases just no grass at all, just bare dirt. That was disappointing to see.
They get $32 riding for a Sr during the week which isn't bad.
Their carts are gas and they keep them all clean and are following COVID guidelines. All the Staff I came in contact with were friendly and professional. Shout out to Gary who gave me some guidelines on some of the holes.
I would highly recommend this course. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
The last time I played this course was 22 years ago in a Father & Son Tournament.
It's changed quite a lot since then and fortunately for the better.
The greens, tee boxes and fairways are all in great condition.
I got paired up with Bob & Haydon who had played before so I got some good guidance on the blind shots.
Overall this is an exceptional Municipal Golf Course that has easy access off I-77. Ona sunny October Friday, we were able to go 9 holes in right at 2 hours. Just a perfect day for golf.
I especially like hole #8 which is a dog leg right that plays about 300 yards. I was able to get on in two and had an eagle putt.
The fairways are open and there is very little water and most holes are straight forward with just a couple of holes that are blind shots.
I will definitely be playing this course again, at $23 bucks riding @ Sr rate, it's hard to beat.
The carts are in fair shape and I understand the clubhouse was been newly rebuilt. There is nice driving range, practice putt area and chipping area as well.
This is the home of the First Tee in the Charlotte area. Read The Review
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- "Average"
 I played this course on a Monday in September, it was sunny and about 70 degrees but a very strong & gusty wind, maybe 20 to 25 mph.
I had never played this course before so that certainly impacted conditions of play and my experience overall.
I would say, the front nine on this course is much better than the back nine. The back has many holes with blind shots, extreme dog legs, many berms with rolling hills and fairway and green side bunkers that are not easily visible and can make it difficult playing the first time.
In general the course is OK. The tee boxes and fairways are good.
There are some narrow fairways on many holes where you are heavily penalized and risk going into the high rough on fairway lined creeks.
The greens were mixed, OK on some holes but on most of them pock marked with un-repaired ball marks.
The pace of play was good on a Monday afternoon, I was playing solo and had a twosome in front of me and a solo in back of me. I was able to play 18 holes in about 3 hours.
The toughest hole is the Par 5, 18th that plays 460 yards but you have water at about the 150 yard mark which is a challenge.
The Staff is nice, the gas carts were clean and in good order. Visually, it's nice with ponds, creeks and branches running throughout. The cart paths wind through the housing area, I crossed under 3 tunnels where the road goes over. When you come off the 17th green and drive the cart path you come to a large lake and the road forks. There is no sign.
There was a nice man walking his dog and he said "the 18th tee is that way'. Otherwise I would have had no idea I needed to go left.
It's a decent value overall I would say. I got the GolfNow discount at $38 bucks.
It's about 45 minutes from my house in Fort Mill, SC so it wasn't really an exceptional enough experience to make me feel as though I would want to play it again as there are too many better choices that are much closer to where I live. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
 I have been reading for about 2 weeks about how good of a condition this course is in so today, I had to find out for myself.
A 1230p tee time on a Tuesday with a clear blue sky and about 75 degrees, it was just perfect.
The course is playing incredibly! The tee boxes, the fairways and the greens are all in excellent condition.
I really like this course and the way it plays, you know when a course suits your eye and this is it fo me. There are some acute doglegs that challenge you to place your tee shot just so. Many holes will challenge you to place your second shot just so to approach the green.
I think my favorite holes are all the Par 3's. All with elevated greens, green side bunkers and visually beautiful.
The Staff here is fantastic! Dan the starter is a great guy who knows the course well and is willing to give you the local knowledge.
There is a driving range, practice putt and chipping area as well.
The carts are all clean and in good repair.
All in all just a fantastic experience for a public course which I would highly recommend. Read The Review
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- "Great course"
 A beautiful Friday in Carolina today and all golfers should be out playing.
I got a GolfNow discount of $58 bucks & got paired up with Nick & Mason from Indian Trail for a 12noon tee time.
I've played this course three times in the last 2 years & today it played the best of all.
The Greens are in fantastic condition, rolling true, well manicured and just pristine.
The Tee boxes and Fairways all in excellent condition.
This course plays beautifully. The Fairways are open, there is some water but not a lot. There are several holes with green side bunkers but not intrusive to the greens.
Just a great all around experience today and I highly recommend this course, especially if you can get a GolfNow discount. Read The Review
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- "Average"
 Arnie would probably not be real happy with the condition of his course today.
I was able to snag a $35 deal with the GolfNow app and got on for a 130p tee time. I got paired with a guy named Clint who had just retired and moved from California to Denver NC.
He had played before & we're about the same age so it worked out good. He was able to offer some guidance on how the course plays.
I'm sure when this course was first built in 1997 it was considered a premiere course. Not so much today as the years have not been kind.
The tee boxes are good, the fairways are good but the greens were in very poor condition. There were bare spots, un-repaired divots and ragged patches. The front nine was much worse than the back.
I really didn't care for the layout and design of this course. Way too many green side bunkers and the green design and pin placement made it very difficult at times.
The are observing COVID guidelines. The Staff was nice, the Starter was great, the check-in was smooth and easy and the facilities seemed OK. There is a driving range and a small practice putting green area. The carts were clean and in good condition.
On one of the holes on the front nine, balls that are hit from the driving range and are off-line come into the fairway which is very frustrating.
I doubt I play this course again. I was disappointed since I had heard so many great things about the course when it first opened. Read The Review
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- "Worth playing"
I've been taking lessons from Brent who is the Pro here. This course was designed by Hale Irwin and was recently purchased by David Tepper, owner of the Carolina Panthers.
Today, I was able to use my GolfNow discount app for a $35 afternoon tee time. It was so smooth and easy, I just gave my name and the tee time and he confirmed the time and that it was pre-paid.
The course is better than average. The fairways are in excellent condition as are most of the greens. There were several tee boxes that were a little ragged.
I really like the way the course played. The fairways are wide open and there is very little water that comes into play.
There is a driving range on-site as well as a putting area. A little interesting that there are no holes on the practice putting surface, they use markers with weighted bottoms that you can move around on the putting surface.
The carts were clean and worked well and there is plenty of parking.
It will be interesting to see what Mr Tepper does if anything to change or update this course. Read The Review
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