- "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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