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3.5
339 Reviews (339)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
126
3 Stars
85
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
69.9%
Recommend this course
227 out of 339 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.2%
Recommend this course
20 out of 21 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
72.1%
Recommend this course
31 out of 43 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 7360 yards
Slope 126
Rating 75.8

Formerly known as Renaissance Park Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.
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Reviews

3.5
339 Reviews (339)
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Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

im glad i paid what i paid to play this course

Do not pay more than 20 dls to play this course ,renaissance gc is not whatever it used to be and I truly believe is overrated!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Convenient but not great value

I've played Renaissance many times before but finally came to the conclusion the value is just not there. The rough is poorly kept and we were losing golf balls less than 10 feet out of the fairways. Greens were in below-average condition also

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Needs some attention, fairways and light rough.

I was not to happy with the condition of this course, I had played this course once previously a few years back and remember the condition of the fairways and upkeep to be better. The fairway grass was long, making it difficult to spot the ball when hit in the middle of the fairway and periodically led to drops with all players within the foursome. If the ball rolled off the fairway, it was almost impossible to recover. Until I hear or see a general improvement to the courses current condition, I will not be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Centrally located...Good layout.

The greens are hard as rock tough to stop a ball...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grass was not cut

Unfortunately on the day we played, if you didn't land your ball in the fairway, you had no chance of finding the ball even in the secondary cut just off the fairways. The grass there had not been cut in some time. We were told this was a water pump problem.
I would wait until the pump is repaired and the grass is cut before playing here again. Otherwise it's an OK course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too much rough.

The greens are receptive and true. For a public course, the rough is too thick. Any ball missing the fairway requires an inordinate amount of time to locate. This only slows play, and does nothing to add to the golfing experience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great location....

Well kept and slightly challenging. Location..location...location!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ridiculous Rough

The rough is so thick and deep that it adds probably an hour if not more to your rounds from just searching for your ball should it trickle into the rough, and with a lot of blind shots where you cant see where the ball landed it become quite the daunting task, greens were very good though.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

The course is a great value

We played the course after a heavy rain and the course remained very playable. The greens were in good shape and scenery was nice. The fairways are requie several shots with the ball above & below your feet. Its worth a try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful greens

Course is in great shape. Greens were wonderful, better than most in the area. Was able to get special rate which made the value that much better. Looking forward to playing again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This is a fun course to play

This was my first time to play this course. Played almost like a mountain course with lots of elevation changes, hills, elevated tees and greens. It was challenging but with room for forgiving an errant shot. The fairways were in decent shape but could use some work. The greens though were in great shape. For the price, I'll be playing there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Needs work

I took my 5 year old son to the course with me. The staff was very receptive to having him there. They gave home a free small bucket to warm up with. The course wasn't in great shape. The first hole I hit a drive right down the middle and couldn't find the ball. The grass was dormant and you had a tough time to find the balls. The layout wasn't too bad, there are several moguls and very few flat lies. Not sure I will go back.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A nice variety of different looking and playing holes.

overall, a nice layout. holes are all different , with the par three 13th spectacular. Both nines end with great holes. only negative, was the course condition, but overall a nice track. would recommend this course at the price we played.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice Course, with challenging blind greens and a lot of elevation.

Nice Course, with challenging blind greens and a lot of elevation.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

Worst course in Charlotte

I am not saying this is the worst course I have ever played but this course is awful. Layout is horrible, condition is horrible and price is waaaay too high for a public course. The only thing this has going for it is location. Save yourself a headache and disappointment and do not play here. It was in better shape when it was a dump. I was born and raised in Charlotte, work 3 minutes from here, live 15 from the course and will never play this goat ranch again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Worth the Price

Great value for $25. What I paid. Even though the course is 5 minutes from my home I would not play for the $40 regular weekday rate. Too many better choices for that price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser

City Course

Overall the course was "OK" at best. Some of the tee boxes were only mowed between the markers. Fairways and greens were alright and the bunkers werent bad. For $50 I expected a little better upkeep.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Course has went downhill

At one time this course was a TPC style course. It has went downhill considerably. Tee boxes and fairways look the same. Its hard to distinguish the teeing area. Greens are rough and patchy. Also have to deal with construction during your round. The sister course ( Sunset Hills) is in better shape for a much better price.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

nice layout,poor course maintenance,friendly and helpfu; staff

greens need more attention,otherwise challenging course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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