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3.7
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
1.4
Amenities
4.3
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7107 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.7

Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Davis Love III Paul Cowley (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes, hitting balls from grass
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes, during non-peak times
Dress code Proper Golf Attire Required. No Denim. Collared Shirts Required

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Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2023 #13)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2023 #11)
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3.7
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Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Constant Challenge

The Preserve is a really good course with lots more elevation changes that most courses in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Every hole is a challenge with lots of waste areas to be hit over and around. Fun to play but not for the faint of heart. Definitely a good value in a beautiful subdivision. I'd recommend it for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/12/2017:
Thank you very much for your kinds words and 4-star review. We're glad to hear how much you enjoy the layout of the course. Be sure to book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 08/29/2017:
Thank you for your 5-star rating!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's ok

I've always liked the layout but seems like they are working on a shoestring maintenance budget. The greens were furry but they had aerated a few weeks ago so maybe they were trying to keep them high? Although there weren't any signs of aeration holes or sand so not sure why they were so slow and fury. The tee boxes need work and the rough seemed over grown and neglected on more than a few holes. I'm a stickler for details and the Pro Shop looks like it's been robbed, maybe 10 shirts and hats for sale, really sad and too many weeds on or around the cart paths for my taste but I would play there again. Paid $60 on GolfNow for a Saturday morning isn't bad so I'd give it 3 stars overall.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/12/2017:
Thank you for choosing The Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club. We appreciate your feedback as we are always looking to improve and we hope to exceed your expectations next time you join us for a round.
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Well Maintained Course

Fun and interesting course that is very well maintained. Has the typical long bomber holes as well as really interesting par 4's. Fun course to play and great course to walk on a summer evening.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/24/2017:
Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you have a fun time when playing our golf course and we look forward to you booking another round with us soon.
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly

Staff was very friendly and professional. Course was in great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Perfect, that's what we like to hear! Thank you for choosing to play the Preserve at Jordan Lake. Book another round with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Great course but.....

the bunkers are full of rocks. This certainly isn't the only course with bad sand but for as well maintained as everything else is why not decent sand? I'm no expert & could be missing something (rocks are more challenging?) but when i play Lonnie Poole I don't think about pulling my ball from a bunker vs. dinging up my club on gravely sand.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/06/2017:
Thank you for your feedback in regards to the bunkers as we are always looking to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance in the near future.
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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

Superb conditions, great views

The Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club is in the top 5 North Carolina public courses for me. The reconditioned layout is superb, with scenic views, challenge, fairness, and playability. The front nine fairways need another cut. The tees and greens were fine. The back nine was outstanding from tee to green, immaculate. Great value on Golf Now, with my additional $10 off coupon from customer loyalty.

The staff is friendly, helpful, and professional. Patrick was great in confirming everything for me over the phone. Ian greeted us in the pro shop very well. Jimmy made a superb Arnold Palmer drink with refills.

The group we were joined with (they permitted my wife to ride FREE as a non-golfer) all played from the same tees (senior), making for an enjoyable round. Only criticism, pace of play was slow, taking 5 hours for 18 holes.

We will back. I highly recommend the Preserve at Jordan Lake to everyone. The only Davis Love III design in the state, is uses the land perfectly, with lots of elevation. Perfect lead-in to our Wyndham Championship next week, where Davis and his son Dru will play.

Thank you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/09/2017:
Thank you for choosing The Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club and for considering us to be one of your top 5 NC public golf courses! We appreciate you taking the time to share your wonderful experience and we look forward to seeing you out here again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Incredibly accommodating staff, beautiful/challenging course

This course plays so well for a mid-handicap golfer. I wanted to play from the tips--since there weren't many on the course--but decided to go with blue. I drive about 250-260 and still was able to hit <7i into greens. Despite aeration, the greens rolled well; and pin placement was fair but challenging. Lots of shot choices. Lots of elevation, but nothing gimmicky. All-around perfect course for amateurs. Played with my sister who is new to golf and she managed a 103, sans a few mulligans.

The staff gave us a free range bucket because of aeration, and we nothing short of the most kind and professional group I've ever come across in a Pro Shop. I wish I remembered their names.

My ONLY beef was un-raked sand traps; and un-repaired divots. Honestly, I've seen worse, monthly.

If I return to the area, this course will be at the top of my list.

A+++++, 100%, 10/10, 5 stars, et al.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/09/2017:
Thank you for choosing The Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club, Mason! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your overall experience. We appreciate your feedback regarding the bunkers and divots. We hope you book another tee time with us again soon and we'll be sure to make it another A+ experience!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

Course was in excellent condition, has a great layout and character. Loved playing at The preserve at jordan lake course, added it to the list of great courses near to where I live.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/17/2017:
Excellent! That's what we like to hear. Book another round with us soon and be sure to Like us on Facebook.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great value

This course has a challenging layout and good scenery. However, when I played everything was very dry like they never water. Sometimes had trouble getting a tee in the ground.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/17/2017:
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize if the conditions were too dry during your round but we hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/03/2017:
We hope you'll give us another try in the near future, Karl.
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Preserve, Davis Love

Played 7/182017 and 7/31/2017. Fairways were nice as were the greens. The greens are fairly new, a year or so old now, and were rolling very nice on the 31th. Note they are aerating the greens on 8/1 and 8/2/2017. Course is one where there are only a few holes where you can grip it and rip it. Some fairly tight holes and many where driver stays in the bag, you can run out of fairway. Overall a beautiful course rolling through the Carolina countryside. Has a couple of Hot Deals each day and Seniors can play for $32 during the week. Have to play if you're in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/17/2017:
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We appreciate you recommending our course as well as sharing some helpful tips to any first time golfers of The Preserve. Hope to see you out here again soon!
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, but....

I agree with most of the reviews I am seeing. The course itself is nice, and in good shape, but pace of play is rediculus. Got started almost 30 minutes late because a tournament had not made the turn in 2 and a half hours ( not good) so played front nine in 3 hours. Thought it would get better on back nine, but so stacked up, no way to do so . Probably will be back , but only for a bargain price.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/14/2017:
Thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize if the slower than normal pace of play took away from your overall experience. We hope you'll consider giving us another try in the near future. Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials.
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/03/2017:
Thank you for choosing The Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club, Kevin! Come see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very slow

The course played very slow and rangers did nothing about it. Said it was normal. 3 hours to play 9.5 holes is not normal.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 08/15/2017:
Thank you for playing The Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club, Curtis. We apologize if the pace of play took away from the enjoyment of your round. 3 hours to play 9.5 holes is definitely not the norm. We hope you'll give us another try soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love This Course

Love this course, one of the best around the Apex/Raleigh area. Wish I could play it everyday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/09/2017:
Thank you, Zach! We wish you could play out here every day too. Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun and Tight

Left, Right, Up, Down, Narrow and Trouble waiting around each turn. It takes well placed shots to navigate these fairways. Well protected fast running, varied surface, greens. Interesting shots, beautiful scenery, and just plain fun. Love the course more each time I play it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Excellent! We're glad to hear how much you enjoyed our challenging but fun layout. We hope to see you out here for many more rounds to come!
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Thank you for your 5-star rating!
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Thank you for your 5-star rating!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Make sure you don't argue with your Driver!!

I had never played this course but with the deal I got a friend of mine and myself decided to play this one since we were playing 18 at Chapel Ridge that morning. You better make sure you are on good terms with your driver when you play this course! This course has a great layout and was in really good condition. There are some very narrow tee shots on this course and, never playing this course, some very misleading shots. What you see from the tee box isn't always what you're hitting to. Some of the views look narrow but once you get out to the fairway you see your landing area is a little larger than perceived. Then there are some tight fairways that won't allow driver unless you can put it on a string to a 280-300 yard target. The greens were a little hairy but these things happen. Either way, this course was a gem for the price we paid and I will definitely go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/31/2017:
Thank you for choosing The Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club! We're glad to hear how much you enjoyed the layout and hopefully, that means you were on good terms with your driver. Come join us for another round soon!
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