The Cardinal by Pete Dye

Pete Dye masterpiece. Out of the five or so Pete Dye designs that I have played in VA and NC, and after today: The Cardinal by Pete Dye is the confirmed best of every one I have played Pete Dye design wise. Every hole at The Cardinal is unique from the previous hole in drastic fashion. As one meanders around this property which boasts a variety of trees, shrubs and plant life bordering a neighborhood that compliments the botanical garden like golf course environment with many residential houses back yards displaying their own timber, gardens, flowers and foliage. Not to mention many small Augusta National like esque’foot bridges going across cross hazards and such. And on each green complex there is something that makes each one unique whether it’s a runoff collection area below the typically elevated greens or a swell or hump on the actual green itself. When I played it today 4/7/22 the greens were aerated and punched and I was forewarned pre round by the assistant pro prior to paying the greens fee. This made me nervous at first, but the ball rolled truer than most mature green on courses back home in Hampton Roads, VA. I can’t imagine how amazing and true these putting surfaces may be when the greens aeration have filled in. Lastly, I was also impressed that besides the typical scorecard in the golf cart (a greens map displaying green complex traits was underneath the score card), fully stocked cart with golf tees and two towels and everything and above and more all for a great public greens fee rate. Can’t beat it!

You will love it. If it's your first time playing it, don't be surprised with the amount of bogies you collect. They provide green reading cards. You are going to need it.

The course gave me $15 off my $35 dollar senior fee and as usual it was great day playing golf at The Cardinal. I recommend this course for everyone.

Pete Dye won again. I came back out to @cardinalbydye for a redemption round, only to fail once again. The conditions were great and the staff here is very helpful. The thing I am most appreciative of is the greens card. It definitely cut a lot of time with me standing there looking at the greens dumbfounded. I'll be back in 2022, to give The Cardinal another go. This is one of the very few @mcconnellgolf courses, that the public can get on. I highly recommend purchasing a round here ($51 is a steal).

This course is the best course open to the public hands down.

I had a PGA card holder join me from Columbus Ohio and we had a great time, The course was in great shape, the greens were a challenge for me but not for my friend. The course was in really good shape and we enjoyed the round thoroughly.

If u gave this track Less than 5⭐️ U have to be Tiger Woods or just uninformed.

YOU WILL NOT HAVE MORE FUN ANYWHERE!!

Hit in the rough the round is tough! I absolutely loved playing this course, greens were fast and a great way to practice reading putts better. We started our round and I couldn’t believe the fairways, it’s like velvet! We ended up getting a little rain at the turn, and still with the rain, the fairway was still the one of the best I’ve played on!

I haven’t been playing too long, and haven’t gotten around to many courses, but so far this is the best all around course I’ve ever played. The fairways were like velvet. Greens are fast just the way I like them! Also it rained on us and after the rain stopped you couldn’t even tell it had rained. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and was definitely one of the tougher course to play on in the area.

This track is better than some of the private tracks I run w my brothers. A++++++++

Worth way more than what u r paying.

Greens r perfect, rough isn’t ridiculous. EVERY tee box is in great shape…fairways look comfortable enough to sleep on.

When u come you’ll wanna buy from the pro shop to remember the trip. I was even impressed w the logo on the merchandise. Top to bottom 10/10

My phone died so I can’t upload pics for u guys…my apologies

This is the best course in town and maybe the state. It is beautifully maintained, masterfully designed, and has every element of nature included. It is absolutely a GEM!!

Challenging layout with greens that are superb. Great practice facility and well worth the price of $35.

Course was in really good condition. Greens were moderately fast with lots of break. It is paramount here to remain on the fairway as 3rd cut is really tough. I played like crap but it was also hotter than fire. Course is also pretty tight. Bring your best game!

Even playing cart path only(it was extremely wet out there with lots of puddles) I started at 1:00 and finished at 3:45 with about a 30 minute delay due to heavy rain. The course drains really well and the most of the greens did not have a lot of water. I plan on joining after my yearly trek to Florida from Nov thru Jan.

If you get the opportunity play this course!! It is very pretty in great condition and challenging. I wish there was hole layout on the scorecard or tee box and for that matter maybe a bit clearer directions on course. The staff was very very kind and the course was in great shape. Anyone playing soon, my hint is the greens are fast!!!

Golf course was great. Had a wonderful time.

Food selection was below par. No breakfast food and the sandwiches were definitely below average.

Other than that, good times.

Course is in great shape, loved the challenging holes, finished the course in under 4 hours which is fantastic, greens are immaculate, couldn't ask for a better place to play and am seriously considering becoming a member.