The Challenge GC: #7
A view of the 7th green at The Challenge Golf Club
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4.4
457 Reviews (457)
5 Stars
181
4 Stars
202
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
89.0%
Recommend this course
409 out of 457 reviews
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4.6
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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4.4
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.7%
Recommend this course
35 out of 39 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging yet fair design, with well-maintained fairways, firm greens, and quality tee boxes. Friendly and helpful staff combined with strong value make this a course worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6828 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.7

Challenge Golf Club sprawls across a scenic stretch of rolling farmland that sits alongside the Haw River. The lush hills are accented with mature hardwood forests, providing a scenic setting for a round of golf. The hilly terrain on this golf course will test not only your shot-making abilities but also your accuracy. Lakes provide even more natural hazards. Golfers can expect a few perilous carries over water. To add to the layout's difficulty, there are numerous bunkers strategically placed along the greens. The golf course is arguably one of the area's most formidable tests. Although thoughtful strategy and creative shot making will be generously rewarded, it’s not an overly punishing layout. Challenge Golf Club's final hole is a memorable par 5 that's definitely tough, but if you play it smart it could also be a great birdie opportunity.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Shorts must be Bermuda length. All trousers and shorts must have a hem. Collared sleeves shirts required. No denim accepted.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

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Reviews

4.4
457 Reviews (457)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Brunch 6
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Water Hazards 21
Elevation Changes 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Advanced Golfers 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 16

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Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fair and challenges

Extremely dry in this season, still a fair test for shot makers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Value!

This is the best course in the triad for your buck$$$$! Staff is friendly, they do not make you feel uncomfortable as soon as you walk in.

Did I mention the greens are pure!!!!! Even if you run into the maintenance crew which was rare they stop and let you continue. This is a 10/10 will play again!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Haven’t played in years

These greens are the purest in town, the value you get with your money here is insane compared to all the other courses in the area. If you are questioning where to play frequently in the triad, look no more this is it!!!!

The staff is the most friendly staff I’ve ever encountered.

9/10 will play again and again!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Another great round

The course was in very good condition considering the lack of rain. Greens rolled nicely ( 29 total.putts) and tee boxes were well maintained. The fairways were recently plugged, with fresh dirt and seeded. Should be beautiful if mother nature cooperates. Had to.play though a foursome or the round would have taken 5 hours. The ranger was attentive and friendly. Staff is always welcoming and friendly. Will return in two weeks to see those fairways.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Yes to a friend if the price was right

Too much money for a course that just didn’t take the extra steps to make it worthwhile driving from Raleigh. Greens were good except they needed to blow off all the debris. Bunkers were good for the most part. The course just wasn’t pretty.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 97
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Lucky on a winter day

At tee off the weather was 55 and partly cloudy ⛅️. By the time we reached #4 the clouds parted and the temperature went up seven degrees. To celebrate I chipped in for birdie and me and my partner went on for a great round. Greens were a little bushy but true. Can't wait for the Bermuda to green up. Overall a fantastic "winter" day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenge

Fun track with good employees. Solid greens. Carts need an upgrade and not a lot of warm up area. Very affordable round though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in great shape

The greens are super slick. They are in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Course lives up to its name!

Played as a twosome. Never had been here before. Greens were lightening fast and the rough was treacherous if you got off the fairway. Some bunkers on the back nine need some attention as there wasn t much sand in them but the tee boxes were mown and the fairways were nice. Would play here again. Just need to be extra mindful of where your ball goes because the rough swallows them and you have to stand right over them to find em if they go off the fairway.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 348
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Myself and some friends of mine loved this place, the value, and the conditions. It can indeed be a “challenge”. A ball cleaner every once in awhile and making sure there’s water in the water jugs would be our only critique but really a great course I’d recommend to anyone!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fairways and Greens were in excellent shape. Layout was challenging and fair. Lack of a driving range and short game area are a downside.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Five Hour Round

We had a 7:39 am tee time. Two foursomes, a twosome and a threesome in front of us. Ten minutes late getting off the first tee and it just snowballed from there. Had to wait 10 minutes on every shot. Marshall’s didn’t do much to move the pace along. Really no excuse for five hour round when you can get carts off the path.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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