The Challenge GC: #7
A view of the 7th green at The Challenge Golf Club
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4.4
461 Reviews (461)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
204
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
89.0%
Recommend this course
413 out of 461 reviews
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4.6
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 reviews
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4.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
25
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
4.6
90.5%
Recommend this course
38 out of 42 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
461 Reviews (461)

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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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in Great Condition

Tee boxes could be better. Rest of the course in great condition. No need to improve your lie. Greens roll fast and true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could easily give it 5 stars

Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Overall course is in very good shape. Tee boxes need some work but greens roll true and super fast. Fairways are in very good shape as well. No driving range which is somewhat annoying when trying to warm up for a round. However they do have a net you can hit into off of mats. Very nice putting green that as consistent with speed of greens on the course.

Pace of play was pretty slow. Took about 4.5 hours to play 18. Fortunately I was not in a big hurry.

Overall it’s a very nice course and well worth the modest green fee. Staff is great. I would definitely recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great place, fantastic greens

Only issue was group in front moving very slow and showing up late to their tee time. Otherwise fantastic day and great course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Continues to be in great shape

Probably my 10th time playing there this calendar year. Continues to be in fantastic condition and worth the price. Groundskeeper was in a mood placing pins this weekend though. Had them in several spots I hadn’t seen before. The only thing that prevents this course from being 5 stars is cart conditions and lack of driving range ( I hear new carts are on order for the winter)

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Course in very good shape. There were some bunkers needing attention. Staff very professional.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Glad I played

First time at The Challenge. Great layout for intermediate and advanced players. Greens were fast and perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course but...

I've played here a few times this summer with my wife and we enjoy the course and conditions. Greens are fast and firm. Playing today with a friend and rather than one person per cart they charge $10 extra for a second cart. In this age of Covid I feel their policy is unfair, dangerous, and wrong. Really not looking out for the safety of their customers so I'll chose to take my money elsewhere...

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

Davis Boys

Very wet had bad storms night before cart path only slow play lot of walking.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

First time I have played this course since the Pandemic. the Course is in very good shape. Greens are great, fast and weed free. Bunkers are not being raked as is common now - just give yourself a lie if you need one. I was in two bunkers during my round and didn''t need to take a lie in either case. We've had a fair amount of rain so the fairways and rough are all nice and green. This layout has a nice series of challenges for any golfer with multiple tees to suit your game. I usually try to play courses about 6000 yds. The White tees were fine for that ;purpose. Tne club house staff and on course staff have always been nice and friendlly whenever I play here. I got an Internet special of $20 for 18 holes with cart (plus $3.00 administrative fee) for an 11:40 AM tee time. That's a great price for this course and a real value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

As I remembered it.

Played here about 8 years ago when in area for work. Loved it then. Still do. Played firm and fast. Greens were in excellent condition and course is well maintained. The carts could use some upgrading but other than that it was an excellent experience.

Played as a single and got 18 played in 2 and a half hours.

Golf is fun when you can play at that pace.

Played the way I used to 15 years ago when I was actually good..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good shape

The course is in good shape. Greens were relatively fast and rolled true. Fairways and tee boxes were equally good. Due to all the summer rain and no rakes, the traps were packed sand, but all courses are that way, due to Covid. The people in the clubhouse were great. Overall, a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 25+
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good condition, friendly staff, scenic, great value

The Challenge consistently offers great beauty, excellent conditions, terrific value, and a friendly staff.

I put The Challenge in my top public courses in the area.

Always fun, providing a "challenge" on every hole!

The staff is always friendly, helpful, and professional.

The Challenge is doing everything to ensure customer safety during the Covid-19 pandemic.

I highly recommend The Challenge to everyone!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Mildly tight with pretty big trees. Lots of humps if you miss fairway also. Fairways and greens are in great shape. Greens were firm but sticky and quick. Rough is not very thick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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