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4.3
444 Reviews (444)
5 Stars
173
4 Stars
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3 Stars
39
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
85.2%
Recommend this course
396 out of 444 reviews
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4.4
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 31 reviews
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4.4
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 32 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
444 Reviews (444)
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course!

The Challenge is a very nice course with enough woods to challenge even low handicappers. The greens are in terrific shape and roll nicely. I didn’t see a single bare patch. A big improvement from the last time I played here, a few years ago, when they were still recovering from a rough winter. Fairways are in good shape as well. The only physical drawback to this course is that some of the sand traps are full of mud, not sand, but there was a crew out working on fixing one bunker complex today. Pace of play was good considering how busy courses have been. Got in 18 in just under 4 hours. I will definitely play here again soon.

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

Great course, staff, conditions, scenery, and value

The Challenge has become one of my favorite public courses.

The layout, combined with great staff, scenery, and value, combines to make a memorable golf experience.

The staff has done an excellent job of keeping our safety and health concerns during the Covid-19 outbreak a top priority.

Also, I shot one of my best rounds, including a birdie on #15, a great par three!

Come play the Challenge. You will enjoy everything!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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

Great course, conditions, staff, and value

The Challenge offers a great course layout, playing conditions, staff, and value.

Everyone on the staff is helpful, friendly, and professional.

They have gone the extra mile during the Corona Virus outbreak to ensure that the golfer's safety and health are top priority.

Playing conditions are outstanding, with some of the best greens in the area.

Value on Golf Now is terrific, better than courses that charge much more for green fees.

Come play the Challenge. It is on my must play list!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Recommend Course

A couple weeks and course will be better definitely good for this time of year

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Essential day out

Enjoyed the course but the group in front of us was slow. They were two holes behind the group in front of them and we still had to wait after each shot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course coming into its own

It's been 15 years or more since I played the Challenge, and I'm glad I made the drive to get there. The course is beautiful and challenging (as the name suggests). They recently aerated the fairways/tees, so it was bumpy, but it was needed since they were pretty firm. The greens rolled beautifully, and the bunkers (other than one currently being filled) were perfect, even without rakes. My only complaint is the lack of a driving range. They only have a hitting net where you hit off mats into a large rectangular net. It's free, though, but only good for loosening up the swing. It's hard to tell if you're hitting shots well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun Time

The name of the course is accurate, it is a challenge. Place your shoes smartly, you can do well. Errant shots are punished as there’s lots of thick brush/grass on either side, as well as heavily canted fairways.

The staff are friendly and helpful, the course is is good shape, and it is a beautiful course. Will play again when I have a chance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 112
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Respite from the house

Enjoyed the layout, Course has a bit of everything. Greens were excellent but fairways and tees were very firm with plenty of bare spots. I know it’s still early spring but way too many spots with just bare dirt. Will try again I when some of the grass has filled in.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great conditions during COVID-19

Best course we have played in terms of conditions during this environment. Traps have been kept up, fairways have grass, greens are in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Keep it in Play

They’re are some tight driving holes at the Challenge.. Greens were smooth but a little slow.. Can’t wait for the fairways to come in. Nice staff. Love the Golfnow rates !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course!

Glad I decided to try this even though it's a 45-60 minute drive. It's an interesting but not impossible layout...went as a single hooked up with another player on the first tee. Another group let us play through and we made it around in 3 1/2 hours!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Have played this course many times. The only reason there’s a four star rating is the time of year and the course is in the process of making improvements. In the Summer

months this course is in great shape. The course is fair but can be a “Challenge “. Hence possibly the name. At this time the staff is taking every precaution necessary to insure adherence to health regulations regarding the covid 19 virus. Very impressive! Every time I have played this course the staff has been exceptional.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shaping up nicely for spring

Challenge has been vastly improved in last few years. If you haven't played it recently suggest you give it a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

greens are lookin nice!

greens in great shape!

sand is in hood condition also

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