The Challenge Golf Club

It had rained the night before and they just cut the fairways so they were wet and mucky. Overall it was fun and challenging. The green were fast and recently sprayed with seed. On a nice day this course would be even more fun.

The staff was extremely nice and the clubhouse was setup like a private club - very nice. They don't have a driving range but they do have a practice facility, with nets and mats - which really helps to get you warmed up. The pace was a bit slow - I think we finished in about 5 hours but it was really 2 threesomes in front of us that were slow.

The greens were in fair shape, probably due to the cool weather NC has been experiencing all this winter. Since the rough and fairways are bermuda, they hadn't really started growing but the course was in very nice condition. All in all, this course has a lot of potential and could be one of the hidden gems in NC with a bit more investment.

I felt like 40 dollars was a little high for the shape the greens were in. Course layout is fun and offers the opportunity to hit different types of shots. It is discouraging though to hit two good shots then have to putt on painted dirt. The dirt was fast then the grass patches on the greens ran slow so proper speed on the greens was nearly impossible. They are doing work to get the course into good shape and it will be fun and enjoyable when they get it there. I wouldn’t go back until it gets there though.

A snafu with booking left me as a single but they sent me out as a single and I played through the 2 groups in front of me and finished in 2 hours. Nice

Playing in mid-April I would have expected better course condition. This used to be a lovely course. I’ll try again in summer, hope for some green grass and fewer bare sand & dirt areas.

We really enjoyed playing the course. It is challenging. The course is in good shape.

This was my second round here, the first being 3-4 years ago. The layout is very interesting, especially the back 9. The greens were a little grainy but they will get slick as the weather gets warmer. They are in great shape and very consistent. There are a few bare spots around the course but overall looking good. You won’t lose many balls here as the fairways are generous and the woods don’t come into play too much. You just have to avoid the many water hazards. I would definitely recommend the course, especially for the price.

Greens were good. But I guess the weather/rain made them a little rough and soft. After replacing them last year. They're way better.

Have played the Challenge several times, but this was the first time back in several years. The course seemed more difficult than I remembered and it held to its name. The first 9 holes were agonizingly slow as we were held up by golfers finishing a scramble start earlier in the day. After that, the pace picked up though we had to rush to finish before dark. The course was in pretty good condition for mid-December. If you want to evaluate your game, this is the course.

I have played the Challenge in the past. Always enjoyed the layout, but conditions were inconsistent. Greens were not great and bunkers not playable. Have not gone back in two years, BUT what a difference it has been. Greeted with a friendly welcome by the staff at 8am; Played with a member this time; greens totally redone; bunkers raked and filled with playable sand. It was a perfect day. Will come back again and again if the Challenge continues to maintain this level of course management.

I thoroughly enjoyed playing at The Challenge. It was a good mix of straightforward, risk/reward, and tricky holes. I wish the map on the scorecard had a little more detail or that I had a yardage book. I will enjoy it even more next time now that I know what to expect on certain holes. The Bermuda greens were in excellent shape. Certain areas on the course don't appear to drain as well as others.

Weather was a little nasty but course was very good condition, greens especially great condition will play again.

First time playing The Challenge since they replaced the greens and they were absolutely perfect. Course was well kept and as always the layout is fantastic. Great course and the new greens will make this a must stop for anyone who enjoys a true challenge!

This is a great course, and made better by the new Bermuda greens. Always in great shape, and never crowded.

Greens are in great shape, the rough was tough for an amateur like me that shoots in the 90's

The name certainly fits; especially coming on the last few holes. There are some long par 4's... This is a solid course the greens were in good shape. The fariways had a few patchy spots but nothing too major. It plays about what one would expect for the price.

My attached photo of the green on #16 tells the story of an excellent round. Shot at least 7 strokes better because of the NEW greens. In addition, the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.

Can't wait to return