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4.2
719 Reviews (719)
5 Stars
240
4 Stars
328
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
93.2%
Recommend this course
648 out of 719 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.1%
Recommend this course
101 out of 104 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
230 Reviews (230)
5 Stars
95
4 Stars
112
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.8%
Recommend this course
218 out of 230 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6209 yards
Slope 136
Rating 75.2
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Water Oak Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Celebration Bermuda
Greens Tif Eagle
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code All players and guests must wear appropriate attire. Unacceptable: Tank Tops, Denim, T shirts. Men's shirts must have collars, Ladies sleeveless shirt must have collars .

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

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4.2
719 Reviews (719)
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Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is great!

The course is great, and the pace of play was very good, I recommend water oak for anybody who is looking for a good course, and great playing conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Super course for the true golfer

Greens were in great shape and the fairways were the best they've been in a while. The fairway aeration has made a significant difference. The course receives continuous care and maintenance - something that generally lacks at most courses - especially in this price range. The course is being transformed into something special. But the layout is what makes this place shine. You will become a better golfer by playing this course - and have fun doing it. I play it frequently from the back tees and it is a true test of golf. There are some easy holes and some real tough ones. Don't let the course yardage fool you. There is plenty of challenge for the good golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

aeration

The fairways where aerated and there where stones all over the fairway I ordinarily like the course but conditions where terrible

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time there, fairway areation . Everyone was very helpful and good pace of play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff does not seem to like Golf Now

Upon arrival the course was not real busy. We were promptly informed that “Golf Now” paired you with this other twosome. Why I don’t mind playing with another pair, immediately following us was a twosome. They pressed our heels from the second hole until the turn. When they were offered to pass, they turned us down. They hit into us twice. We found out they were members. Behind them was a foursome and in front of us was a foursome. Not sure how the twosome got out in the middle of the foursomes and yet they also wouldn’t pass. I’ve seen the course look better, and play better. Multiple times I had to roll my ball over in the fairway. It’s just not like water oak that I played in the past. Still a great value for the money just a little disappointed to not feel as welcome as I felt in the past.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Water oak 2025

This course is growing in nicely from significant renovations. The greens receive shots well and putting a little on the slow side but true. Each time I play this course it is better than the time before. Good value as well

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/23/2025:
Thank you for the glowing review. We’re delighted you had a fantastic time here and will keep working to provide outstanding experiences for all our guests.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent greens

Even with fairways punched… play today was worth the price, greens are excellent! Staff friendly…

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
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

Great Course

Awesome layout for a Par 70 course. Just wish it had a driving range.

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

Quick 9

First time playing there this past week. I missed my first tee time due to some car issues but the staff found another slot and got me on the course without an issue. Pace of play was great. The greens were slow but in perfect condition and the course was really fun. Definitely going back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 05/12/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 128
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

SUPER

great course in great condition. Greens r perfect. A must play course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/07/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is awesome

I really don’t have anything bad to say other than I wish they had a driving range five out of five stars for me if I’m back in the area, I can promise you I will play this course. Anybody else talking down on it hasn’t played it recently.!!! I’m from the Pinehurst area in this course really checks all the boxes when you’re standing on the tea looking down the fairway or over a ball lining up a putt

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/07/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
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