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4.2
549 Reviews (549)
5 Stars
266
4 Stars
199
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
84.0%
Recommend this course
497 out of 549 reviews
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4.3
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.2%
Recommend this course
32 out of 38 reviews
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4.2
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
40 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging and fair design, featuring wide fairways and numerous water hazards that reward strategic play. Friendly staff, solid amenities including GPS-equipped carts, and strong value make this an appealing choice for the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7240 yards
Slope 142
Rating 75.2

When Anderson Creek Golf Club first opened in 2001 it was immediately recognized as the "Best New Golf Course in North Carolina." The course was designed by 1997 PGA Championship winner Davis Love III, it was his first signature design in North Carolina. It has a traditional layout that epitomizes golf in the Carolina Sandhills. The layout features rolling emerald fairways lined with towering pines and undulating greens bordered by large roll-off areas, a tribute to the classic Donald Ross designs that are prevalent in the Sandhills. The challenging golf course has tricky doglegs and there are a variety of elevation changes throughout. Water comes into play on a few holes at Anderson Creek Golf Club, most memorably though on the par-3 fourth, which demands a carry over a large lake. Strategically placed bunkers also lurk along the greensides.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Davis Love III (2001) Paul Cowley (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required. No jeans or t-shirts.

Available Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
549 Reviews (549)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Undulating Greens 12
Elevation Changes 11
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 10
Locals 8
A Weekend Splurge 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 10

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Conditions

This course has a great layout and very challenging unrelated greens. However, the greens were in terrible shape and the course itself is pretty rough. Lots of bare spots plus looks like the grass hasn’t been cut in a while on the exterior of the fairways. Not somewhere I would play again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
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Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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Wet weather
Used cart

Must play it again when it's been dry for a week or more!!!

Started a multi-day golf road trip from here so I couldn't avoid the rain. The course, if dry, would be very challenging from the 5800+ yd tees; but today it was almost impossible to get over the forced carries. I had all the wet gear on but still chose to play from the most forward tees just to get a handle of what DL-III setup for the members and public to save for my next round here.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Used cart

Fun course with just enough tweaks

This is a really fun course to play. Great Fairways and tee boxes. Well positioned bunkers and challenging greens. This was the 2nd time I've played here and everyone in my foursome commented on the quality of the course.

Only knock was on the wear on the greens, but attribute that to the rough weather we've had since I played 3 weeks earlier. Then the greens were great. This time they were heavy and had a bit of rough patches.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Just Bad Timing

Let me say this first: I gladly drove the hour to Anderson Creek because it has always been one of my favorite places to play. And it will remain as such...just was bad timing for the Course and my Tee Time.

Periods of heavy rains just prior to the day I played, combined with a well-noted period of extreme drought conditions spanning weeks prior to the heavy rains, combined with what seemed to be a recent punching of the greens, brought about my "Average" Course Conditions rating. I know that the grounds crew can only do with what they are dealt weather wise.

Greens conditions definitely cost me a number of strokes, as many of the aerification holes were not (no longer) filled with sand, so they were very bumpy.

Fairways were in good shape considering the recent drought. Tees were more than fine. Bunkers were inconsistent, but again- the area had very hard rains just days before. Restrooms were open on the course and stocked. The beverage cart made numerous passes throughout the round.

Guy in the Pro Shop was overwhelmingly welcoming. The new carts are top notch. And the range was well appointed.

Our foursome played in under four hours...on a Sunday... I will take that every time!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friday 9

5 classmates from SC met here to start our golf weekend!! Staff was friendly and course was in great condition. We played 9 as we all had travelled in the morning. We had a blast afterwards since it was karaoke Friday at the clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great deal and excellent day

Decided on Monday I wanted to try to play Tuesday. Snagged a "Hot Deal" via Golf Now. I got to the golf course early. The guy in the pro shop asked if I was ready and, if so, I could go right to the first tee. The started stopped my, but then let me go off alone an hour ahead of my tee time. Had the course more or less to myself and did not catch the group ahead until #15. Course is in good shape. Some fun holes. Not really hard, but certainly not easy. Greens ran true and hit some decent putts. Played from the Gray (senior) tees, which are nearly 6,000 yards, so not picnic. My neighborhood group has played here and will try again. Overall great experience, particularly given the great price I got. Somewhat of a drive from the Raleigh area, but worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Anderson Creek - Always a relaxing, yet challenging experiencing

Relaxing. Why? During the week, I have experienced no delays or slow play. We turned 18 in a little over 3 1/2 hours. Challenging. If you are out of the fairway, you will pay the price.

The course was in good shape for these current drought conditions. They were watering mid afternoon, keeping the greens in nice condition.

I would play this course more often if it weren’t a hour away. Great bar and restaurant area with good food and beverage specials. I highly recommend this course and the facilities. .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice ciurse

Nice course, in good shape. Good clubhouse bar and ok selection of drinks available through the beverage cart attendant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Track

Really enjoyed this course a few holes you have to shape your shot to score well. Great value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Firm Fairways and Greens

This is a good layout and I have been here several times in the past, but this visit the course conditions were a little rough. Fairways need some TLC, greens are pretty good and pretty firm and fast. Tee boxes are good. Staff is great and value is worth it. They need some rain bad. I hope they get some grass growing a little thicker on those fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good place to play a round

Always enjoy it here. Course is in good shape, the people are friendly, and the price is very reasonable. With that combination, why wouldn't you play here?

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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