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4.5
349 Reviews (349)
Carolina Trace CC
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4.5
349 Reviews (349)
5 Stars
197
4 Stars
109
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.1
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86.7%
Recommend this course
313 out of 349 reviews
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4.7
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
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11 out of 12 reviews
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4.5
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Lakes stands out for its creative layout featuring doglegs, elevation changes, and demanding par threes that require every club in your bag. Friendly staff, excellent pace of play, and well-maintained conditions make this one of the premier courses in the area.

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Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7263 yards
Slope 143
Rating 76.0
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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Championship 72 7263 yards 76.0 143
Black 72 6881 yards 74.2 139
Blue 72 6447 yards 71.6 134
Blue (W) 72 6447 yards 78.3 150
White 72 5972 yards 69.4 130
White (W) 72 5972 yards 75.9 144
Gold 72 5443 yards 67.4 121
Gold (W) 72 5443 yards 73.1 137
Red (W) 72 4764 yards 69.3 128
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Lake
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Championship M: 76.2/147 401 430 547 399 429 199 547 224 416 3592 419 421 422 229 576 209 448 394 553 3671 7263
Black M: 74.4/143 364 404 540 395 412 192 522 195 410 3434 380 412 409 222 551 190 392 382 509 3447 6881
Blue M: 72.3/138 W: 78.4/145 341 380 511 372 404 157 479 173 380 3197 346 384 396 195 543 172 382 350 482 3250 6447
Blue/White M: 70.7/137 341 346 511 334 379 157 479 149 347 3043 317 384 357 195 512 142 382 350 482 3121 6164
White M: 69.8/135 W: 75.8/140 335 346 475 334 379 135 461 149 347 2961 317 355 357 170 512 142 347 337 474 3011 5972
White/Gold M: 68.4/130 293 286 413 334 379 135 461 131 319 2751 309 355 319 149 482 142 347 337 444 2884 5635
Gold M: 67.5/124 W: 72.8/136 293 286 413 302 373 113 448 131 319 2678 309 321 319 149 482 131 313 297 444 2765 5443
Red M: 64.6/117 W: 69.0/128 281 256 348 231 306 96 397 110 260 2285 269 268 252 139 432 120 272 292 435 2479 4764
Orange W: 64.4/118 228 230 310 200 240 65 330 65 225 1893 222 235 220 104 323 120 230 205 320 1979 3872
Handicap 13 3 7 9 5 17 1 15 11 12 14 4 16 2 18 6 10 8
Par 4 4 5 4 4 3 5 3 4 36 4 4 4 3 5 3 4 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 7 11 5 13 3 17 1 15 9 8 12 2 14 4 18 16 10 6
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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Mini Verde Bermunda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1971) David Whelchel (2015) Roger Rulewich (1971)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2025 #2)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2021 #18)
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Reviews

4.5
349 Reviews (349)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 8
Water Hazards 8
Elevation Changes 7
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 6
Locals 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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eastsidehunky
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Too slow

Very nice course, well cared for, very friendly staff. Pace of play was way TOO SLOW. One group that was several holes ahead was holding every one up, no ranger to keep them moving, I liked it a lot but SLOW pace will discourage me from coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000004072099
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mr

Excellent track excellent value for your money played all 36 in one day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162252619
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun, challenging and visually amazing

Played with my wife and another couple recently and had a great experience. The course was both challenging and fair. Visually the course was special. The staff was very helpful and extremely friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u3141004
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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7K0hx4YmQHSQtr3BpXV3
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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
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connection
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fantastic Layout and Visually Appealing

Upon arrival we received the most warm welcome from all staff members who went out of their way to show us around the facility. The course is a visually appealing layout with huge elevation changes and beautiful views of the lake. The pace of play was super quick and we highly recommend this course. You are treated like a valued guest, not just another paying customer. We are certain to return to this wonderful venue.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000005392242
Played On
Reviews 3
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Junior0988
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course!

Excellent course, challenging but fun and in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Appmarine
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Golf

Played the Lake Course at Carolina Trace for the first time in several years. It course was in superb condition and the representative in the pro shop was extremely helpful and gave a great overview. This is one of my favorite courses and highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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John3499730
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenic and challenging

Overall course conditions were excellent….

Love the elevation changes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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625Golf
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Lakes course

Fairways a little long with some small bare spots, but generally didn’t affect play. Greens needed a mow as well and were a bit slow, but rolled true. Ran into a few groups on the back, but overall good timing right at 4 hours. Group of guys behind us hit into us multiple times when we were in plain sight.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314160519441
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314160519441
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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panuthos
Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Such a great track!!!

Love the golf course & the staff- you really can't go wrong with a round at the Trace!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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birdy01
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

BEAUTIFUL COURSE WITH RESORT FEEL. great clubhouse and carts were the most comfortable ever!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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seahawk1959
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but fair

Super dry due to lack of rain, a lot of tight lies, but overall excellent condition. Bunkers are the best I’ve seen anywhere, sand like sugar. Visually it’s a beautiful course. Greens are very fast, but roll true. Highly recommend playing here.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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rchamp99
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course layout

Nice mix of water and sand hazards on the course. Nice scenery along the lake.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u1567890635
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice gem

Very good layout, small brews well protected. Friendly stagg

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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bangdaly74
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Play here (Lake Course)

I can only review on the Lake course. (there are two courses, Lake and Creek)

I played this course on 4/13/21.

Greens on this course is PERFECT.

IF you do not putt out your holes and give out lots of Gimmies, DO NOT PLAY HERE as you would not know the TURE ROLLS.

This course has champion Bermuda greens so that they do not aerate the greens until the summer. It is the perfect time to play here right now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Will play again. I think once everything greens up in a few weeks, it will be beautiful.

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