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The Challenge Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6828 yards | 73.7 | 139 |
| Blue | 72 | 6401 yards | 71.3 | 135 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5755 yards | 73.4 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 5755 yards | 68.3 | 124 |
| Black | 72 | 5088 yards | 64.5 | 112 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 5088 yards | 69.0 | 122 |
| Red | 72 | 4771 yards | 63.8 | 107 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4771 yards | 68.0 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.0/138 | 388 | 539 | 433 | 127 | 448 | 391 | 512 | 180 | 325 | 3343 | 354 | 410 | 517 | 375 | 432 | 160 | 459 | 211 | 567 | 3485 | 6828 |
| Blue M: 71.0/133 | 379 | 522 | 409 | 115 | 419 | 352 | 473 | 175 | 317 | 3161 | 323 | 382 | 499 | 351 | 402 | 147 | 419 | 193 | 524 | 3240 | 6401 |
| Green M: 69.7/131 | 379 | 522 | 356 | 115 | 364 | 352 | 473 | 158 | 317 | 3036 | 323 | 347 | 499 | 351 | 364 | 147 | 333 | 171 | 524 | 3059 | 6095 |
| White M: 68.3/126 W: 73.6/134 | 350 | 475 | 356 | 108 | 364 | 341 | 438 | 158 | 274 | 2864 | 275 | 347 | 477 | 302 | 364 | 132 | 333 | 171 | 490 | 2891 | 5755 |
| Black M: 65.8/117 W: 70.4/127 | 296 | 408 | 349 | 102 | 358 | 305 | 430 | 114 | 250 | 2612 | 217 | 280 | 389 | 256 | 308 | 127 | 326 | 133 | 440 | 2476 | 5088 |
| Red M: 63.4/112 W: 67.5/121 | 294 | 403 | 289 | 98 | 313 | 299 | 339 | 108 | 248 | 2391 | 213 | 274 | 383 | 251 | 300 | 120 | 273 | 129 | 437 | 2380 | 4771 |
| Junior W: 65.4/112 | 288 | 399 | 287 | 95 | 311 | 299 | 344 | 106 | 244 | 2373 | 208 | 270 | 376 | 252 | 293 | 117 | 272 | 126 | 397 | 2311 | 4684 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 2 |
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Greens are pure! Photo submitted by TheHonestReview on 04/17/2026
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Photo submitted by TheHonestReview on 04/13/2026
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Clubhouse and practice green Photo submitted by u013503216 on 11/01/2020
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Hole 1 Photo submitted by u013503216 on 11/01/2020
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Hole 4 Photo submitted by u013503216 on 11/01/2020
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Hole 18 Photo submitted by u013503216 on 11/01/2020
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Hole 5 Photo submitted by u013503216 on 11/01/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159895607 on 07/02/2020
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Photo submitted by u000005687927 on 11/06/2019
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Photo submitted by celebrte1 on 06/11/2018
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7th hole scenery Photo submitted by celebrte1 on 06/11/2018
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Par three, 16th green Birdie was made Photo submitted by Geno7176732 on 10/15/2017
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
very tough
enjoyed as always, course in great condition. bring spare balls
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!
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
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.
good course condition
green is little bit slower than I expected but pretty nice. other than that perpect
Pleasantly surprised
Having played a few other courses in the area in the $30-$40 range and been mildly disappointed, I was pleasantly surprised with The Challenge.
The course is in great condition, especially the greens roll very well. It's not the longest course but so much fun to play.
There's a bit of a learning curve the first time you play it (like me), but it just makes me want to go back.
The course is back!
The greens are beautiful and rolling true, while the fairways and roughs were in great shape. They even cleared some trees, making the views much more panoramic. I played here early spring and was disappointed with the condition of the course, but they are back in a big way. Much better than last summer, yes (when they had just replaced the greens).
Very nice greens
The conditions of this course are the nicest of 10 I have played this Summer. The greens were simply amazing.
Course is in great shape
The course is in great shape. Greens are rolling true. Definitely worth he money.
Great Improvement!
Played this course in early spring and was disappointed. Now they have brought it back to a really premier course for the area! Great Job!
Challenge !
Nice course !
Great variety of holes , greens in great condition.
No driving range though
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