Brilliant golf purse to play. We played with a group of 12 golfers, and all loved the course (even the ones that didn't play well) Lots of blind holes, so make sure you take a stroke saver, or GPS. Nice location and bar also. Many thanks.
Hardest course to play, but it's worth one ride at least. So up and down it's fun but also ridiculous. Just go to have fun, you will not score well.
Eye catching scenery all designed to trick you into thinking this course is too challenging. Stay focused because she is waiting for you to make your mistake! Very enjoyable for all levels. Great staff! Thanks Larry.
Was excited to play because I had heard great things. Made a last-minute tee time and paid full price ($189). Good course but not worth that unless in immaculate shape.
Played 5/3/20 and they just sliced up and sanded the fairways. Most landing areas are 50% sand. I asked when I made the tee time if they had recently punched the greens. Was told "no," and while I didn't specifically ask, you would think they would have mentioned the fairways. Also asked if there was a NC resident rate and was told "no." No big deal, but apparently there's a discount card for around $330 where you get two rounds and then significant discounts on rounds after that. The people I played with had the card and paid $75. Also no mention of that. I would say in it's current shape it's worth about that price.
Greens were good though some punch marks were evident in certain areas. I'm not a greenskeeper, but where there were punch marks, they were not all over the green. Some looked like they punched just one strip. That's just an observation, though. Greens overall were smooth and quick.
Do some research and look around for discounts. Cool/fun layout, but unless it's in perfect shape, it's not worth more than $100. Maybe my fault for making a last minute time, but I expected better conditions for that price.
All that said, I would definitely go back for the right price/conditions combination.
This is one of my favorite courses to play. It is unlike any other course you play. The only hole that sucks is 16. The green is just too crazy. Make sure to take a yardage for the back of the green. You cant come up short or the ball will come back 100+ yards down the hill. Other than that it rewards hitting ok shots but punishes bad shots. It is a second shot course for sure.
Amazing. I took a massive detour on my road trip for this course and I will be willing to drive 4 hours for tjis course. Non pretentious atmosphere and deserves top 20 public courses in US. It is genuine experience!
I've been wanting to play this course for 10 years and it was absolutely everything I had dreamed it would be. Staff was incredible, golf course was completely unique and relentlessly fun with tee box options to make it playable for everyone. Every hole gives a new challenge to think your way through. Rangers were helpful giving us tips on the couple blind shots you had to hit. Really never played anything like it before. A++ experience.
Played 36 over the weekend with a group of 8. We had a riot, course was great, starters extremely friendly and helpful. Not a huge food selection but enough to satisfy. Cart girls were pleasant and having fun.
Only negative was the tall gentleman taking our payment in the morning. Guessing he was the pro, he didn't introduce himself. Rushed us out the door even though we were 45 minutes early. Didnt even buy any souvenirs like I planned.
My second time there and I will definitely be back. I strongly recommend this place just for the course alone. Its a must play for all golfers.
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What a great place to play. Unbelievable layout this course is a course that you must play.
I played the course for the first time last week. I found the staff to be extremely pleasant and accommodating. For being early spring I thought the course conditions were generally good. The greens were the best, followed by the fairways, then the tee boxes. I, too, found some of the holes to be gimmicky (namely #16) but I still appreciated the course design. We played quickly but I could see how it could be a slog out there with a full tee sheet. Definitely recommend checking it out and would play again.
This place is right behind my house . The staff can be heard yelling to players. Course isnt really good or taken care of .
Fun to play once a year, go once to experience. It's crazy non traditional golf.
Not worth the expensive green fees. Go down to Pinehurst. Save your money. Reminds me of a par 3 course in Myrtle Beach with all the gimmick holes.
Awesome course. Half the holes could be another course's signature hole. There's a good reason this course is in the top 100.
Course was in great shape considering the wet weather.
What a great experience. Course is a blast to play and in incredible shape. Get a yardage book. Yes there are some blind shots but the course is extremely playable. Thanks TR for an awesome round!
Doesn t get any better than this. Price is a little steep but worth it.
Played 2 round there this past week, first time ever there. This is NOT a traditional course. First tee will definitely show you that, 2 large mounds 200 yards out you have to hit a precise shot through or hit over them. All the greens were exactly the same condition, almost seemed like astro- turf. Lots of blind shots, you have to play your yardage. Exquisite views on every hole. A lot of bunkers and waste areas. An experience every skilled golfer should experience, not the place for your average weekend duffer....
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