The Challenge Golf Club

As with most courses in this area, The Challenge took a hit from winter weather. BUT, they have been able to keep the greens and course in excellent condition.
This course is more like a NC mountain course with lots of up and down hills. A great challenging course for most high handicappers.

the challenge could be a great course... i remember when it was... that was 5-7 years ago. while greens are in great shape.... the rest of the course is not. most of the fairways are dead and large sections of sod have been removed from the tees to start growing grass in other areas. i was last here 3 years ago and was disappointed in the condition then.... it's worse now and i doubt i'll be back.... ever. it's a shame... course is close, easy to access off of 40.... and, sadly, just falling apart.

I met some golf pals from Raleigh, and this course was in the perfect middle spot for travel. Good start.
The carts seemed newer, so that was cool. That was about as good as it got, unfortunately. We were placed behind a 5-some that didn't care about pace. There was a single player behind us, so we asked him to join us and fill out our 4-some. There was then a 3-some behind us that failed to see the problem with hitting into us. A course ranger came by at least 5 times, stopped to observe, but failed to do ANYTHING to speed up the 5 guys ahead of us OR slow down the 3 dudes behind us. Really annoying. Five + hours later, we rolled into the clubhouse. The course itself was the color of hay and pretty dead everywhere.
The food was cold and the sodas were warm.

I'm thinking that we won't go back.

I had a family member in town and booked through a Golf Now. Everyone at the course was friendly but I was shocked at the condition of the golf course. The tee boxes and fairways were dead. There was very little grass anywhere. The greens were in excellent shape and were very true. This used to be one of the best kept courses in the area. It is a shame and hopefully they get it back soon.

Don't know how it got in such bad shape, we normally play this course alot

Dormant Bermuda fairways but greens in very nice shape

I've played the Challenge several times before. Very nice layout, but yesterday it was in the worst shape I've ever seen it. It's almost May, but the fairways were more dirt than dead grass. The only green to be found was on the Greens, which I thought were in pretty good shape. The fairway was in such rough shape, one of my playing partners broke the shaft of his 8 iron near his hands on a shot attempt near the center of the fairway. Tee boxes were also bare, but looked as though they had been plugged. Several bunkers were marked off, Ground Under Repair (they needed it). Hopefully this course will get some TLC and improve.

In typical pre-spring condition. Not green, maybe in 2-3 weeks, and greens punched about 3 weeks ago. It's a good course and will only get better once we get later into spring summer. No complaints.

Great Layout that is challenging bur fair. I like this course however the Burmuda is still dormant and fairway grass is non exsistent. The Greens where punched 3 weeks ago and still suffering many holes and very erratic bounces and rolls. Will come back and play it when the greens heal and the fairways have green grass. Unfortunately that may take 1 to 2 months....

After a ....? Experience at a neighboring course down the road the day before, I regained my love for quality golf at The Challenge. The front nine was gentle and cooperative. A beautiful NC day. seventy and sunny, but as I made the turn the weather changed from why I live in NC to the blowing cold wind in Wales. The conditions not only accepted the weather thrown at them, they helped me adapt to the changes. I lost 20 yards on my drive, but gained yardage from 90 yards in. I can't wait to play in the SNOW. A great experience as always. Sorry for being the last one in. Thanks again

Need ranger for pace of play, no driving range. There are better values out there.

Overall course is nice to play. Greens roll well and overall course is in very good shape. Only item I question is the slope of the course. Played back tees and at a slope of 137, expected a tougher challenge. Will play course again. Good value for the money.

Last minute decision to drive 30 minutes from Durham on a cloudy, rainy day to play The Challenge turned out to be a great idea. Course was a blast to play. Very picturesque and fairly challenging but fun layout. Good mix between narrow and wide fairways. Not the longest course but still enough length to put a long iron in your hands on a couple of occasions. Water looms on three of the four par 5's which makes them a great risk reward opportunity. My only complaint would be that the greens are slow, but still rolled true. If you get the chance play The Challenge, you should be pleasantly surprised.

Well maintained and challenging. I would recommend this course.

This was my first experience at "Challenge at Hideaway Farm" and it won't be my last. Starting with Jason (The Pro) at check in, all the way to friendly staff at the snack bar, made my golf experience outstanding. Can't wait until next time. Thank to all.

fivesome was allowed to play - no marshall on weekdays - tho allowed to start on back

The Challenge is an absolute diamond in the rough. Hidden on the outskirts of Burlington lies a beautiful track. Lush fairways and excellent greens to go along with excellent layout. Rained whole time so only played front nine. Will be back, SOON very soon.

I have played here several times and it was the best course condition. Greens, fairways, and roughs are great shape. I started played noon and not many people played at that time so I really enjoyed a round(I played pretty nice and got some luck).

Course us really coming along. A few greens and fairways needed a little work but they have signs out. Great condition and always enjoy playing there!

The course was in great shape. The fairways and greens played well. My only complaint was the ground wasp on a couple of the greens. They drilled holes in the greens and were flying all around 2-3 greens. Besides that we had a great day on the course and it was a great deal.