The Preserve at Verdae
About
The Preserve at Verdae sprawls across a lush landscape of rolling hills and meadows covered with beautiful Carolina forests. Formerly known as Verdae Greens, the golf course was completely revamped but one of the primary goals of the renovation was to find harmony between golf and nature. The carefully reworked course does just that, blending seamlessly into its scenic surroundings. Rambling brooks wander across the layout and provide water hazards on a few holes. The wind is also a major factor on this golf course. The breezes can be either light and refreshing or strong and blustery, making proper club selection even more important. The most photographed hole on the golf course is the par-3 second. If you're lucky enough to come when the azaleas are blooming, this hole offers a breathtaking setting.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 72 | 7021 yards | 73.7 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6734 yards | 72.4 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 6180 yards | 69.6 | 125 |
| Gold | 72 | 5494 yards | 66.7 | 112 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5494 yards | 71.6 | 124 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5022 yards | 68.7 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.9/143 | 360 | 167 | 458 | 437 | 536 | 229 | 453 | 474 | 540 | 3654 | 468 | 215 | 369 | 435 | 541 | 175 | 340 | 392 | 515 | 3450 | 7104 |
| Black/Blue M: 72.7/138 | 355 | 167 | 425 | 410 | 525 | 218 | 420 | 474 | 540 | 3534 | 443 | 188 | 363 | 435 | 530 | 175 | 335 | 380 | 515 | 3364 | 6898 |
| Blue M: 72.2/137 | 355 | 154 | 425 | 410 | 525 | 218 | 420 | 424 | 497 | 3428 | 443 | 188 | 363 | 419 | 530 | 169 | 335 | 380 | 499 | 3326 | 6754 |
| Blue/White M: 71.2/133 | 355 | 154 | 400 | 384 | 525 | 218 | 382 | 424 | 497 | 3339 | 443 | 156 | 363 | 360 | 530 | 169 | 335 | 380 | 475 | 3211 | 6550 |
| White M: 70.3/125 W: 75.9/141 | 305 | 135 | 400 | 384 | 492 | 192 | 382 | 411 | 461 | 3162 | 400 | 156 | 341 | 360 | 515 | 145 | 315 | 357 | 475 | 3064 | 6226 |
| White/Gold M: 69.0/125 | 305 | 135 | 370 | 384 | 492 | 156 | 382 | 411 | 410 | 3045 | 368 | 145 | 341 | 360 | 483 | 145 | 270 | 357 | 442 | 2911 | 5956 |
| Gold M: 67.1/122 W: 72.2/134 | 302 | 96 | 370 | 327 | 438 | 156 | 288 | 340 | 410 | 2727 | 368 | 145 | 302 | 326 | 483 | 118 | 270 | 313 | 442 | 2767 | 5494 |
| Gold/Red M: 65.9/122 | 274 | 96 | 367 | 327 | 438 | 115 | 262 | 310 | 410 | 2599 | 368 | 112 | 260 | 326 | 483 | 110 | 270 | 303 | 376 | 2608 | 5207 |
| Red M: 64.0/115 W: 68.6/122 | 274 | 75 | 367 | 323 | 420 | 115 | 262 | 310 | 395 | 2541 | 340 | 112 | 260 | 317 | 413 | 110 | 250 | 303 | 376 | 2481 | 5022 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Carolina (2022 #22)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u000006680707 on 05/31/2025
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Not Again Photo submitted by swales1 on 03/24/2023
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Photo submitted by louisfawcett88 on 08/19/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161203069 on 04/14/2021
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Welcome to the green Photo submitted by VSGP8MvcM5fQwPXvSDqI on 04/28/2020
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Different fairway Photo submitted by VSGP8MvcM5fQwPXvSDqI on 04/28/2020
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Typical tee box Photo submitted by VSGP8MvcM5fQwPXvSDqI on 04/28/2020
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Typical fairway Photo submitted by VSGP8MvcM5fQwPXvSDqI on 04/28/2020
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Typical Fairway Photo submitted by VSGP8MvcM5fQwPXvSDqI on 04/27/2020
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Typical Tee Box Photo submitted by VSGP8MvcM5fQwPXvSDqI on 04/27/2020
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Another Fairway Photo submitted by VSGP8MvcM5fQwPXvSDqI on 04/27/2020
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Welcome to the green Photo submitted by VSGP8MvcM5fQwPXvSDqI on 04/27/2020
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Photo submitted by kevin0738 on 08/19/2019
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Hole #1 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 07/05/2018
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Hole #8 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 07/05/2018
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Hole #11 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 07/05/2018
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Photo submitted by Arnd8199382 on 08/01/2015
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Photo submitted by Arnd8199382 on 08/01/2015
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Beautiful but tough finishing hope. Photo submitted by u000001682547 on 10/03/2013
Dormant grass
I've never played this grass when it isn't dormant so I don't know what it is supposed to play like, but it was more challenging than most courses I play to take some grass with my irons. The greens were fast and undulating with tough to read breaks. I lost several strokes due to my inability to read the greens and adjust to their speed. I enjoyed myself and would play here again at this price point.
Plan extra time for your round
Starter sent us off on back nine due to issues with front nine-ok. But evidently pro shop delayed groups who were there ON TIME for groups who were late creating a 5/6 group pileup delaying again the groups who were ON TIME. Ended up cutting my round short after it took 2 hours 45 minutes to play 9 holes. I enjoy this course, suited more for mid to lower handicap as rough is penal & greens are fast.
Very Nice
I have been visiting the Greenville are for many many years and have wanted to play since it opened. This was my first time but not my last. I started as a single and ended up joining another single who plays here often and was helpful with course knowledge. It has been a very, very dry summer for us in the upstate but the course was green and in good shape. The staff was very friendly also. I have nothing but praise for the course and look forward to my next round here!
Yardage markers?
Great course. Excellent condition. Poorly marked if at all yardage distances in the fairways. Pins marked with same color flag whether the pin was deep or shallow on the greens. No GPS on carts. Bring your own. Otherwise challenging layout with beautiful fairways and greens
Convenient play with Embassy next door
Played as part of group outing. Weather was excellent.
People at course were very nice. Greens were somewhat slow.
Great course
Be sure to hit the fairway if you want to have a great round. Have fun!
Course experience
Love the changes made to the course in the last couple of years. Staff was outstanding from check in to a relaxed drink at the end of the round.
Great value- got a senior rate on Golf now that you couldn't beat anywhere!
The only issue that we ran into was over watering in certain areas of the course that caused some problems.
Charity does a great job with the drink cart. She made the rounds in great time to keep us hydrated on a hot day.
Hi u000006339818,
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at The Preserve at Verdae. We will make sure to address the over watering issue. We look forward to having you back soon for your next round with us!
Don't play alone!
First time playing the course, had the yardage card, course GPS on phone, but still hard to know the course. After 2 holes I was minus 4 and finished even. That's in lost balls, not score! Played alone a spotter would've helped greatly.
From tee to green 5/5 stars. Enjoyed it. Tight course, put the driver away if you are the least bit wayward with it. Played the blues using my 5 wood on the second 9. That's a 225 club for me. So not a long course, but the undulations of the course can wreak havoc on shots just a few feet off target.
Super intendent talked to me between 9's and was very nice. Asking what I thought, how I liked things, what I didn't like. Cart lady was kind, young lady in dining area was nice, check in lady was kind as well. Starter was nice as well. Super staff.
Hi RevSteve,
Thank you for your review and for choosing The Preserve at Verdae! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your round and had a great customer experience. We hope to have you back again soon!
Nice course for the money
Almost no one was on the course the day I played. Course was in descent shape for the summer. They had aerated the greens not too long ago, so they were very slow. It was acceptable since I got the hot deal on Golfnow. I like the layout of the course and would play again for sure.
Hi Letzgolf,
Thank you for your review and for playing at The Preserve at Verdae. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the layout of the course and we hope to see you again soon!
The best public course in Greenville area
I've played the preserve 4-5 times so far this year. The course is excellent. The greens are faster than average (which I love). They just punched the greens this week, but they still roll and play better than average.
Thank you for returning to The Preserve at Verdae multiple times this year and for considering us the best in the Greenville area! We love having you here and look forward to having you back!
Great Value with the Hot Deal
Solid course which was in great condition and a great value when you use the the hot deal
Hi Swentika,
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the conditions of the course! We look forward to having you back again soon!
Challenging:
Very nice course. Challenging. Was in good shape.
Hi Coachjimsc62,
Thank you for choosing The Preserve at Verdae! It's great to hear that you enjoyed both the conditions and the challenge of the course. We hope to see you again soon!
Great value and course
Played it on Friday afternoon and the course was in fantastic condition. Kudos to the grounds crew. Greens were in excellent condition.
Hi John4225989,
Thank you for choosing The Preserve at Verdae! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the conditions of the course. We hope to see you again soon!
Waaaay too overpriced and staff needs to learn some manners
This is the most overpriced course in the upstate. There are literally a dozen other courses in the area that are just as good if not better for much less money. The course wants to act like it's a high end course yet they let fivesomes play and slow everyone else down. They have Rangers that don't enforce pace of play and the driving range is so short there is a net at the end of it. They say they have a bunch of "natural areas" which looks like an excuse to not maintain parts of the course. The staff was not friendly at all.. They need to understand they need the golfers much more than the golfers need them. There are too many places to play around here that is a much better experience. Try playing willow creek, legacy Pines, pebble creek, Greer country club, or links of Tryon before heading here.
Hi jhoward8975,
Thank you for playing at The Preserve at Verdae! We value your opinion and can assure you that we are doing everything we can to address the issues that you brought up with rate of play and course conditions. We hope that you will give us another chance to provide you with a normal excellent day of golf!
Sincerely,
The Preserve at Verdae Management
Great time to play after BMW Charity Pro-Am
Played yesterday and it was a treat to play it after the BMW Charity Pro-Am. The greens were much quicker than they typically are and it challenged me to something that I'm not used to. The course is a fun course to play. You have to be strategic with your tee shots to ensure that you have a look at the green on your approach. I highly recommend this course as it's easily accessible from anywhere in Greenville, has a great layout, and has great nature views. An added plus is that range balls are included in the price, so make sure to get there early to warm up!
lonate12,
Glad we could give you a bit of a challenge! Thanks for playing with us and thanks for the review. Hope to see you on the course again soon.
Best,
The Preserve at Verdae Management
golf
nice course some greens need work
rotomloot,
Thanks for your feedback! We will take this into consideration in efforts to improve.
Best,
Preserve at Verdae Management
Great Course, May Need To Carry Extra Balls
So it's been awhile since I've golfed and I was wanting to play before moving back overseas again for a period of time. Had a great time. Worked there while in high school so it was good to get back on the course. It's really pretty and in great condition. I like all the natural areas. One downside though, it's easy to lose a ball if you're just a bit off trajectory. Definitely worth going and enjoying.
u000008112766 ,
Thanks for the review! Glad you could get a round in and enjoy it before heading overseas.
Best,
Preserve at Verdae Management
Too Many Outings and More
I've been a member for a number of years, and each year the number of outings seems to increase. The last 5 times out of seven that I have tried to get a tee-time, I have not been able, due to outings. Verdae used to have reciprocal agreements for members to play other courses....they don't now (word is that they did not want to reciprocate). Currently if you rent a golf cart in any weather, it is "cart path only". Cart rates should decrease for this, but they haven't.
I wouldn't worry about Mike, I can't imagine anyone that has a tournament there will ever come back.
HI "miketsc" Thank you for your review. I recommend you talk to Paul with any questions or concerns regarding your membership agreement at the course to get a better understanding of your agreement. Thanks
Great shape for this time of year, but 5 groups on 1 hole
Starter was rude because we were 3 minutes late to #1 tee. He said "we are on a tight schedule" caught up to the group ahead on #2. 5- 12 minute wait on every hole...so much for the tight schedule! 5+ hours, never again. No ranger in Sunday with players running back and forth to the cart on cart path only holes to get another club...frustrating to say the least. 5 groups on #10! Enough said.
Hi "Tim3783128" Thank you for your recent review regarding our course. We apologize about your experience on this specific day. We assure you that it was not our intentions to hurry your group when you cannot go anywhere on the course.
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Thank you for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed your round at The Preserve at Verdae. We hope to see you back soon for your next round with us!