The Challenge Golf Club

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.

Everything about our round today was perfect. Loved the course, the value, and pleasant staff. I was visiting the area and chose the course online, will definitely return. Challenging holes, nice elevation changes, despite the heat the greens were awesome.

Forgot my Titleist golf towel that my son got me for my birthday along with 3 new gloves, wrist brace in the back basket of the golf cart when I left the cart at the cart return area. Called several hours later and the pro shop guy ran down to the cart area about 300 ft away and found my items and put them in a bag for me at the pro shop. Couldv'e just told me no. can't find those items. Thank you. Great course and will return very soon. Greens were in great shape, A lot of BIG bugs flying around the greens but what else can you expect in the middle of the hoy summer in N.C! Go have fun at this great course.

Course was not very busy. 3 some in front of us allowed to play through. So we played quickly. A few holes were not marked well ( drop zone ) #7 and #10 have long carry.

This course has excellent layout with short and long holes. Pace of play was great for a holiday and staff very friendly. I have seen course conditions better Greens fine a little on slow side Bunkers are in good shape. Tee boxes in poor condition and fairways and rough patchy. Overall a good value and experience.

All this course needs are better golfcarts and a driving range. Everything else is great!!!!!