The Challenge Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6828 yards | 73.7 | 139 |
| Blue | 72 | 6401 yards | 71.3 | 135 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5755 yards | 73.4 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 5755 yards | 68.3 | 124 |
| Black | 72 | 5088 yards | 64.5 | 112 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 5088 yards | 69.0 | 122 |
| Red | 72 | 4771 yards | 63.8 | 107 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4771 yards | 68.0 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.0/138 | 388 | 539 | 433 | 127 | 448 | 391 | 512 | 180 | 325 | 3343 | 354 | 410 | 517 | 375 | 432 | 160 | 459 | 211 | 567 | 3485 | 6828 |
| Blue M: 71.0/133 | 379 | 522 | 409 | 115 | 419 | 352 | 473 | 175 | 317 | 3161 | 323 | 382 | 499 | 351 | 402 | 147 | 419 | 193 | 524 | 3240 | 6401 |
| Green M: 69.7/131 | 379 | 522 | 356 | 115 | 364 | 352 | 473 | 158 | 317 | 3036 | 323 | 347 | 499 | 351 | 364 | 147 | 333 | 171 | 524 | 3059 | 6095 |
| White M: 68.3/126 W: 73.6/134 | 350 | 475 | 356 | 108 | 364 | 341 | 438 | 158 | 274 | 2864 | 275 | 347 | 477 | 302 | 364 | 132 | 333 | 171 | 490 | 2891 | 5755 |
| Black M: 65.8/117 W: 70.4/127 | 296 | 408 | 349 | 102 | 358 | 305 | 430 | 114 | 250 | 2612 | 217 | 280 | 389 | 256 | 308 | 127 | 326 | 133 | 440 | 2476 | 5088 |
| Red M: 63.4/112 W: 67.5/121 | 294 | 403 | 289 | 98 | 313 | 299 | 339 | 108 | 248 | 2391 | 213 | 274 | 383 | 251 | 300 | 120 | 273 | 129 | 437 | 2380 | 4771 |
| Junior W: 65.4/112 | 288 | 399 | 287 | 95 | 311 | 299 | 344 | 106 | 244 | 2373 | 208 | 270 | 376 | 252 | 293 | 117 | 272 | 126 | 397 | 2311 | 4684 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 2 |
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Clubhouse and practice green Photo submitted by u013503216 on 11/01/2020
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Hole 1 Photo submitted by u013503216 on 11/01/2020
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Hole 4 Photo submitted by u013503216 on 11/01/2020
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Hole 18 Photo submitted by u013503216 on 11/01/2020
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Hole 5 Photo submitted by u013503216 on 11/01/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159895607 on 07/02/2020
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Photo submitted by u000005687927 on 11/06/2019
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Photo submitted by celebrte1 on 06/11/2018
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7th hole scenery Photo submitted by celebrte1 on 06/11/2018
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Par three, 16th green Birdie was made Photo submitted by Geno7176732 on 10/15/2017
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This course has greens that have great speed and challenging.
The fairways are generous and length is challenging.
Good day for Golf great staff
this is a good course for the golf now price. The staff was friendly and helpful. fast pace
can't wait to play it again!
Super nice people...loved it...great layout...fun fun fun.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
great condition for this time of year.
Course was in great shape. Greens were a bit slow.
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.
Nice course!
A nice course with beautiful scenery. It is also very peaceful and quiet. Greens were a little bumpy.
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
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.
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.
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.