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Carolina Lakes (at Sun City)

This topic has 5 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 15 years, 9 months ago by Booner.

- July 15, 2007 at 5:59 pm #2927
  J.D.
  This course opened in December and with another year of growth it will become one of Charlotte’s best and most challenging courses. It’s extremely hilly. Think Charlotte’s “Bandon Dunes.” The greens and bunkers are king-sized, which really throws off your ability to gauge distances. Yardage markers and white/red/yellow stakes are scarce, but I’ve been assured that they’re going to improve all of that soon.
  I played it twice today, once from the blue tees and one from the whites. Without a yardage book (coming soon, they say), the whites are tougher because you’ll find you need to be more accurate with the driver to avoid running through fairways. In fact, a great tip for anyone playing the whites is — leave your driver in the bag all day. Even when it looks safe, 3 wood is the right club.
  B-man — you’ve gotta give this course a try and add it to your arsenal of local courses. You won’t be disappointed.
  Tagged Course(s): Carolina Lakes Golf Club
- July 16, 2007 at 9:11 am #6759
  jonathan
  Played it on 7/12 and loved it. As noted before, markings are a little scarce and a course map is not available yet, however this is going to be a gem in a couple of years. Hole nine reminds me of something you would see at in Miami….bunkers, bunkers everywhere.
  The cost is a little steep compared with other locals, but the cost is constant. So if it is $58 on Wednesday then it’s going to cost you $58 on Sat as well. Aside from the cost, lack of a layout map and minimal course markings, this Sun City gets a major thumbs up from me!
  It’s incredibly spread out and just a fun and challenging course too play.
  Enjoy-
  Jonathan
  Tagged Course(s): Carolina Lakes Golf Club
- August 2, 2007 at 7:18 am #6761
  Claude
  How do you get there? What is their telephone number? I can’t find it! Thanks.
- August 2, 2007 at 10:00 am #6763
  B-Man
  Best information I could find:
  DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
  5074 Grandview Drive
  Fort Mill, SC 29707
  Sun City Carolina Lakes is approximately 25 miles south of Uptown Charlotte on Highway 521 in Lancaster County, S.C., and only 25 miles from the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. From the North: Take I-77 South to I-485 East toward Pineville to Johnston Road (Highway 521). Merge onto Hwy 521 South via exit 61. Go approximately 9 miles. The site is located on the west side of Hwy 521 at Jim Wilson Road. (5.5 miles south of the NC State Line)
  From the South: I-77 North to 485 East, take Hwy 521 South via exit 61. Go approximately 9 miles. Sun City Carolina Lakes will be on the right. The site is located on the west side of Hwy 521 at Jim Wilson Road. (5.5 miles south of the NC State Line)
  From Hwy 160: Highway 160 East to Highway 521. Turn right heading south onto Highway 521. Sun City Carolina Lakes is approximately 4 miles down on the right.
  The only phone number I found was for one of the builders, Del Webb, PHONE: 803-746-4468.
  If someone gets a scorecard and can send it to me, let me know.
- August 2, 2007 at 6:38 pm #6765
  JW
  I actually stopped by the Carolina Lakes clubhouse today on a whim. The course looked pretty nice from what I could tell, and the parking lot was about 60% full at 4:00 on a HOT Thursday afternoon. SOMEBODY knows about the place, it’s just not well publicized. Anyways, I stopped into the pro shop to inquire about greens fees. They told me it was “$63.13 exactly” all days, all times for non-residents of the community. Hope this helps!
  Tagged Course(s): Carolina Lakes Golf Club
- August 16, 2007 at 1:08 pm #6767
  Booner
  http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/course.asp?course=2037856

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