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4.3
449 Reviews (449)
5 Stars
175
4 Stars
200
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
87.0%
Recommend this course
401 out of 449 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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4.4
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
11
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
86.5%
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32 out of 37 reviews
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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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4.3
449 Reviews (449)
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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
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderfully varied course with great mix of long and short holes. Strategically placed water and bunkers make it challenging.

Played this course for the first time and it's now one of my favorite courses ever. A great mix of very challenging holes along with a few easier ones. Fairways and greens were very well maintained with only a couple of spotty areas under repair. From the blues, it required every club in my bag. Fairways and greens are generous enough that a mid-level player can have a great time, but difficult enough to challenge even low handicappers. Bunkers and water require good shots, but aren't unfair at all. Play this course if you have the chance. It's a great one!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in very good condition considering how much rain we received.

Course was in good shape and seemed to use the natural elevation quite well. Good mix of short and long holes. There was a little crab in the greens but I suspect that was due to weather. I will definitely return to play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course, just out of the way

Course is kept up. Nice fairways, greens roll true, not a gimmicky course. Just a nice fair course with some surprisingly beautiful holes. Yes it's not a fun ride from the triangle but worth checking out for the value. Not crowded on the weekdays at all. Has a fun lil bar next to their club pool. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Saturday Outing, BUT...

This course opened in 1996 and I played it way back then. I have been amiss in not returning sooner. My group had an eleven thirty tee time and we were off right on time. two holes open ahead of us due in part, I think, to the club member/guest tournament having gone off earlier in the morning. No one trailing us, we could see, until the 7th hole. What a nice course to have all to yourself.
As some have stated, the rough is a bit high but did not cause my group any undue stress, we quite enjoyed the well manicured layout from tee through the greens. Greens putted very true but could have been quicker for my taste.
I have to say personally I have two complaints. First the beverage cart which came around was operated in poor fashion, I am sure the girl had no training in how and when to approach a group of customers. In addition she had no protection as the cart was without a top and windshield. Brave was that girl as she approached playing groups with no apparent fear.
The other complaint I have is related to 'Rangers'; why bother if they are not instructed on how to ensure pace of play? Remember the group behind us after 7? They hit into us on ten. Now, ten tee is a blind shot, but they did not bother to check ahead, although they caught us at the turn in the snack bar. There was a 'Ranger' on ten near us and, to my knowledge, never spoke to any of my foursome nor the group behind us, even after seeing the ball hit our cart. A proper ranger would have seen the group behind was 3 and could have suggested a place for us to allow the threesome to play through. Why have rangers if they have no sense of how to keep play moving; is that not their purpose?
Now if you have an opportunity to play The Challenge, go for it. You'll be glad you did. I will return sooner rather than later, but I have no faith in their rangers performing their duties in a proper manner.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A challenge!

Great condition when i played. Greens and fairways were perfect. I enjoyed my round even though i played
Oorly.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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