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3.7
790 Reviews (790)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
1.4
Amenities
4.3
99.0%
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4.0
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5.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
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Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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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

Food & Beverage

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
790 Reviews (790)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough

Great track, nice neighborhood. Tough layout will make you golf your ball and use every club in the bag. Friendly staff, great food. Got a good deal on golf now. Will definitely be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 04/25/2017:
Thank you for your 5-star rating! Sounds like you had a great time playing our tough but fun golf course. Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course is a challenge take your time and read the greens!

Had a great time and you need to take time to read the greens. Course management is important on this course. It is fun to hit his long but better to hit it in the right place.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

bad greens

Great layout and can be very challenging at times. The greens on the front nine were pretty bad. Almost all of them had several brown spots and some had areas with no grass at all. I didn't notice this on the back nine however. That being said...for $27 with a 2pm tee time I was happy with my experience. I probably wouldn't pay more than that though going forward.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/11/2017:
Thank you for your feedback. Our staff is working hard on a daily basis to make the necessary improvements. As the greens continue to improve we hope to see you out here for another round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful, challenging course

For what I paid, this should be five stars. It was Masters Saturday for this round which should be taken into consideration however, having played here multiple times, the pace of play on the back nine was/is horribly slow. That's my only complaint on what is otherwise a wonderful course that will challenge most golfers. Has only gotten better (minus pace) since my first round here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/13/2017:
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your round with us. Hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff, course in good shape

Had a good time at the Preserve. Pro Shop staff were super friendly, starter was exceedingly accommodating and helpful. Course is in good shape and greens especially strong this early in the year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/11/2017:
Awesome! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Come see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is in "Spring" shape

This course is in acceptable condition for the time of year in NC. Greens don't have much grass as the Bermuda is relatively dormant but as spring continues the course will get better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/11/2017:
Thank you for your thoughts and feedback. We hope to see you out here again soon as the weather and course conditions continue to improve.
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stay in the short grass!!

I was by myself and ended up playing with one of the marshals at the course who had some time to play. Turned out to be a great experience. We played off the senior tees, which makes the course more manageable and fun for my 18 handicap (and age!). Still just a little below 6000 yards even off the seniors! Missing the fairways here is costly! It's early in the year so the grass is not growing yet but the fairways were still in great condition. Some of the greens need some work but the ones with grass have lots of break, roll true and fast. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/11/2017:
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, David. We appreciate your kind words and feedback. Sounds like you had a great time. Come see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Every hole was interesting

Lots of challenging shots, played very long with wind and we had rain the night before. The course overview on website is essential as there are many false front greens that you need to be aware of.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/22/2017:
Thank you for your review. We hope you join us for another round of golf in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great day at the Preserve

We really love coming to the Preserve at Jordan Lake. Great layout - makes you use most the clubs in your bag. Greens were hard and fast. Everyone is friendly and relaxed. Makes for a wonderful day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/20/2017:
Awesome! Thanks for the great review and 5-star rating. Come join us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Golf for February

Due to the golf friendly weather conditions of this year, it's hard not to try and take advantage. I was able to play using a Golf Now rate for under $25!!! For a course of this caliber, that was a steal. The conditions for this time of year were great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/20/2017:
Thank you for your review! Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Scenic Challenge

The course is in great shape: divots all filled on the fairways, bunkers raked and no apparent pitch marks on the greens. I love the elevation changes on this course as it adds to not only the challenge of the course but the beauty. The greens, while not the fastest I've ever played, are still quite fast and roll true. The greens are all undulating and I think I showed up before a tournement because the pin seemed to be place at the most difficult part on each green. I had more three puts than I'd like to admit.

While not a great course to try and shoot your best score, the challenge of it will force you to up your game. This is one of my favorite courses to play in the Raleigh-Durham area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Thank you for writing this great review! We are thrilled to hear that you consider us as one of your favorite courses to play in the Raleigh-Durham area. Please come join us for another round soon!
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lovely course with challenges

Lovely course and in great shape. Love playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/28/2017:
Thank you! We look forward to your next round with us.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect day, major delays

Course is in good shape for February with the lone exception of several of the greens which had inconsistent surface and even a few bald spots. The round took about 5 hours to complete due to extreme congestion. The pace of pay was painfully slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 02/28/2017:
Thank you for your feedback. We hope you join us for another round in the future.
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great Course

Played it once before new greens put in. This is a terrific course. Greens in great shape as was the rest of the course considering its February. A challeinging track with a great variety of holes...a nice mix of some long par 5's, 4's and 3's. I played blue tees 6600 yards and it was a great challenge without being overwhelmed. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Some wonderful elevation changes makes you use all your clubs. This could be my new favorite course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/28/2017:
Thank you, Thomas. We are thrilled to hear that you may consider The Preserve to be your favorite course! Come join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 02/28/2017:
Thanks, Kenny! Join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/28/2017:
Thank you for the 4 stars!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Golf in February

Still winter golf, great day with temps around 70. Greens were pretty hard and rolled well.

Fairways, of course, have not come in yet so a lot of tight lies.

Enjoyable first round of 2017.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/28/2017:
Thank you for your review. We hope this is the first of many rounds for you at the Preserve this year!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/15/2017:
We hope you have a 5-star experience next time!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great January golf

January golf could not be any better. Excellent course, great weather. No one pushing us. We don't push anone. The Preserve is the best course in

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/23/2017:
Excellent! Thank you for your review and 5-star rating. We hope to see you out here again in the near future!
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