The Challenge GC: #7
A view of the 7th green at The Challenge Golf Club
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4.4
454 Reviews (454)
5 Stars
178
4 Stars
202
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
88.3%
Recommend this course
406 out of 454 reviews
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4.5
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.4
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
12
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
89.7%
Recommend this course
35 out of 39 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging yet fair design, with well-maintained fairways, firm greens, and quality tee boxes. Friendly and helpful staff combined with strong value make this a course worth returning to.

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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Reviews

4.4
454 Reviews (454)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Brunch 6
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Water Hazards 21
Elevation Changes 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Advanced Golfers 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 16

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Track

I love the layout at the Challenge. A few great risk/reward tee shots. Greens needed to be rolled but its January so I wasnt really expecting too much.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Variety......

This course has it all, short holes, long holes and a wide variety in between. Well worth it to play this track at least once. In the spring and summer time this course is great. Right now the rough is super easy to play from, with the Bermuda grass being dormant.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 418
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Fair weather

Challenging Par 3's from the Blue Tees

Very enjoyable course. Good variety of holes....par 3's are strong. For the winter, the course was in very good condition. Greens were very true and not too quick.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course for the money in the area

This course is WAY better than you would think when you look at the greens fees. It's just a legit golf course top to bottom - good layout, good conditions, good facilities, GREAT hot dogs. Seriously though, it's probably the only true "steal" left around Chapel Hill, Burlington, Durham, etc. My buddies and I actually get sad when we find a super cheap tee time here because we feel the course deserves to get more business.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun to play. Lots of good holes.

I have played here a number of times, and the greens are in the best shape that I can remember. Fairways and tee boxes are in good shape as well. Overall, a fun day, on a good golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has greens that have great speed and challenging.

The fairways are generous and length is challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good day for Golf great staff

this is a good course for the golf now price. The staff was friendly and helpful. fast pace

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

can't wait to play it again!

Super nice people...loved it...great layout...fun fun fun.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

excellent

We enjoyed the course very much. It was about an hours drive for us, but well worth it, and we are anxious to return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful!

We have played the Challenge many times in the past, but it was the first time for a new friend who has moved here from Pennsylvania. He was delighted with the course, and we all had a great time. We particularly enjoyed the great savings we got by using the golf now web site.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Looks in better shape than really in!

This is a beautiful golf course with great layout. Fairways were in good shape. The greens looked good from a distance but are ALL sandy, which most the holes you couldn't even get a true putt. I would recommend playing this course and say if the greens were better than it could get a lot better rating and or business.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Condition and layout

The Course design was well planned and presented a challenge to each of the players in our group. We are all of varying handicap and skill level. The Course was well maintained and and in good condition. We enjoyed our round and will be back soon to enjoy the course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and a real value.

This was a moderately challenging course and was interesting to play. No tricks, just well designed. Pace play was very good and would recommend to all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great condition for this time of year.

Course was in great shape. Greens were a bit slow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great layout - one of the better courses in the area

We have played here several times. A very good design, as much course as you want - especially if you feel like backing up a set of tees.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course!

A nice course with beautiful scenery. It is also very peaceful and quiet. Greens were a little bumpy.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in pretty.good condition....plays much fairer

Although. Greens were rough from recent heavy plug old school airation...scoured played very fair for the average golfer...rough wasn't as painful as it used to be

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty course with Countryside like setting

Our threesome were satisfied with the course conditions given the rate of $15 per player for 18 holes. The course is difficult in that it has many doglegs and water holes. The greens has recently been punched, therefore putting was more difficult.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I have new experinece. The courses are very interesting, expecially undulation

All of courses are very good but Green quality is not good.
But it's very fun so I can recommend my friend.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

not a bad track

Most of the holes are interesting and have moderate challenge. A few of the holes seem to be tricked up to a degree. Overall, the Challenge is not a bad track and a fair value for the price. I was able to play in 2.25hrs after 5 groups let me play through. I'll return for another round.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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