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4.3
449 Reviews (449)
5 Stars
175
4 Stars
200
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
87.0%
Recommend this course
401 out of 449 reviews
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Average Rating
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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
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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4.4
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.5%
Recommend this course
32 out of 37 reviews
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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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4.3
449 Reviews (449)
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Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

This is a gem of a course. Beautifully designed, well maintained, and challenging. Will be returning. Oh, and very friendly staff!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course, better value

It's really a shame that this course doesn't get all the play it deserves. Despite its name, it's not going to be all that hard of a test for higher handicap golfers or women.

The course conditions were good. Fairways were in decent shape - better than some more "upscale" public courses in the area. Greens were in very good shape (despite quite a few too many unrepaired ballmarks) and rolled true. I'm not sure that they're Championship Bermuda though.

It's a fun course where you'll likely use most of your clubs. The staff could not be nicer, or more accommodating. And the price is certainly right.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playitagain

Had not played there in a few years. Played in under 4 hrs. Players and staff were nice. Greens in great shape. Had been dry for a few weeks so fairways need water but still very playable. Good value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/30/2019

Thank you for taking the time to review. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. The Challenge Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Memorial Day Start

Played the Challenge this past Memorial Day, with a 3 great golf associates. We had a great round. Good weather.

Overall, the course is in good shape -a little dry, but good.

Greens played very well.

We visit the Challenge regularly and will continue to do so.

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

Wet

The course had received over 4 inches of rain the day before. We arrived 1 hour ahead of our tee time and where allowed to start right away. The course was wet but that was to be expected. The greens were in great shape and the layout is fun. The regular price is too steep for me but being I received a hot deal my price was well worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenge @ Hideaway

Challenging course; greens appeared to be painted but pretty fast. Course layout is great but it’s not what it used to be. Owner needs to put some dollars back into the course to bring it back to its former self.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The Challenge is challenging

New greens in great shape. Course was busy from a tournament and had a frost delay that ended up causing a long delay but once we teed off and got going, everything was ok. Fairways are sparse due to lack of growth. This course will be in great shape in 3-4 weeks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s ok

Not a great course, but it’s ok. Played there because they have Bermuda greens which weren’t being aerified. It was better than I expected. For $20, I would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Time

When the new greens get cut, this will be a fun course to play. Layout is good, and greens are large. New bermuda greens look like they came in great - they are just a bit long and slow right now. Challenging course with multiple tee boxes - although some of them are lacking any grass at all right now.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

For the price it's hard to beat. Great layout that matches its name. Very muddy right now and fairways are sparse, which describes most courses in the area due to heavy rainfall recently. Greens are in excellent condition and fast.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Challenge in Mebean nc

This course was a good value for the money in really good shape for the amount of rain it's had thanks golf now

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 93
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Unexpected delays

was initially paired with two people that were in their 80s had to turn around and start at the back side and hooked up with three individuals that made my day thank you for your flexibility greens were marvelous

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice course - first time playing

Good layout, and the course is appropriately named. Stay in the fairways!! Lots of deep rough and fall leaves still have a few of my golf balls hidden in them!! Only negative was the complete lack of ball washers. I mentioned this at the clubhouse and was told they lost them in last years hard winter and are working on a solution. I will play the Challenge again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

very tough

enjoyed as always, course in great condition. bring spare balls

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great shape

I played the Challenge about two months ago and the greens were in rough shape but they have recovered nicely. Several holes live up to the name requiring strategic shot selection with well-placed bunkers and water. Fun track to play if you don't get too frustrated!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout good shape great value.

Played my fourth round there on Sunday. Just moved here in June. Love this course wish it was closer to my home. But well worth the 40 min drive

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Challenge

The course and greens are in excellent condition. We played on a Monday morning and the course was nearly empty. The staff was friendly and welcoming. They only have a driving net to practice you shots before the round (no driving range) but the shape of the course makes up for that. If this course was closer to our home we would play there all the time. A note in case you were going to get coffee or a breakfast item before your round. The snack bar didn’t open until later in the morning so don’t expect to get something before an early morning round.

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