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4.2
545 Reviews (545)
5 Stars
263
4 Stars
199
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
84.3%
Recommend this course
494 out of 545 reviews
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4.3
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.7%
Recommend this course
30 out of 35 reviews
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4.1
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.2%
Recommend this course
39 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging and fair design, featuring wide fairways and numerous water hazards that reward strategic play. Friendly staff, solid amenities including GPS-equipped carts, and strong value make this an appealing choice for the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 7240 yards
Slope 142
Rating 75.2

When Anderson Creek Golf Club first opened in 2001 it was immediately recognized as the "Best New Golf Course in North Carolina." The course was designed by 1997 PGA Championship winner Davis Love III, it was his first signature design in North Carolina. It has a traditional layout that epitomizes golf in the Carolina Sandhills. The layout features rolling emerald fairways lined with towering pines and undulating greens bordered by large roll-off areas, a tribute to the classic Donald Ross designs that are prevalent in the Sandhills. The challenging golf course has tricky doglegs and there are a variety of elevation changes throughout. Water comes into play on a few holes at Anderson Creek Golf Club, most memorably though on the par-3 fourth, which demands a carry over a large lake. Strategically placed bunkers also lurk along the greensides.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Davis Love III (2001) Paul Cowley (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required. No jeans or t-shirts.

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4.2
545 Reviews (545)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Undulating Greens 12
Elevation Changes 11
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 10
Locals 8
A Weekend Splurge 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 10

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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Used to enjoy this course

Our foursome took on a solo guy in front of us because the two groups of members in front of him were playing ridiculously slow. Then our group was blamed for holding up the pace of play for the members behind us. We were told we had to split up. I get the rules don't allow for more than four, but pace of play was faster with us as a group rather than separate. Nothing was ever said to the member groups that were actually holding us up. By their logic the pace should have sped up after we split up. We even had one of ours drop off after 9 holes due to an injury, and it still took almost 5 hours to play a course that normally takes 4. I don't expect to get the same treatment as members, but treating others as second class citizens is not right. I dont plan on going back here anytime soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We strive to provide the best experience possible for our golfers and we hope you'll give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
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Commented on 04/09/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive review! Thank you for playing Anderson Creek Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value. Great layout

It is difficult to fully evaluate course conditions during winter play but the layout does hold your attention during the round. Tees are placed well for all levels of play. The community that surrounds the course adds ambiance.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hello and thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Anderson Creek Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 349
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/09/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive review! Thank you for playing Anderson Creek Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

What happened to this course

I’ve played this course several times before in the past. But yesterday was THE WORSE shape I’ve ever seen the course. Tee boxes were terrible. No grass in the fairways to hit off of. Sand traps need work. Greens were in good shape though. Other than the greens, this course is in horrible shape. I don’t know if they have changed management or out of money but OMG... I could not believe it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We strive to provide the best experience possible for our golfers and we hope you'll give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/09/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive review! Thank you for playing Anderson Creek Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 103
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/09/2023

We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience with us. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Anderson creek

The course is always in great condition, we went in the winter time so the pace of play was perfect since we were the only ones out there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hello and thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Anderson Creek Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course... average conditions

To be fair, playing most public courses in the middle of the winter means less than great conditions. With that said: the layout was good with many hazards and layups that encouraged course management throughout the round. Member told us that they replaced the greens 3 years ago (bent grass) and they were in good shape and rolled well. However, more than half of the fairways were not in great shape and seemed to suffer from drainage issues (they were mucky and being in the fairway off the tee was not necessarily advantageous). The sand traps also seemed not to be maintained well and many had standing water or were unplayable. Overall, the day was beautiful, and we enjoyed our round for what it was and how much it cost. The staff was friendly and helpful and that was a plus.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hello and thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Anderson Creek Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 113
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Steve Parker

The course is excellent and the restaurant and bar is excellent the ladies who work at the restaurant and bar are awesome great food and the ownership and staff are excellent Awesome place to plY golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 113
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Weather

The weather was rainy and greens still like glass AWESOME…

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track

Course was in great condition for winter, even after a good rain the day before. The greens were in amazing condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 113
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good experience

We drive an hour and half few times a year to play this course. Practice areas to the course are always in good condition (for the times of the year). Looking forward to the next round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent greens

This is the first time I have played this course in about 6-7 years. The greens are in excellent condition and are fast. The fairways are mostly in good condition with a few areas of sparse grass. We played the white tees and shoot between 85 and 95 usually. Compared to other courses in the Triangle area, we felt this course was longer than many from these tees and the traps made getting on the green in regulation challenging. The course was quite wet today because of the heavy rains we had a couple nights ago. We didn't use the snack shop or order any food. The golf carts are new and ran very smoothly. The carts had the brakes where when you touch the brake pad the cart stops automatically even on a hill and there is no stomping on the brake to get it to stay put. This is a very nice feature. The carts also have a nice GPS system giving you the distances to the center of the green and a layout of the hole. The negative part of the carts was that the gas and brake feel too close to the driver where I had to pull my foot back quite a bit to control them. I'm 6'2 and it felt awkward. The last thing is the cart felt narrower than most carts. My partner and I are both big guys but we have used other carts before and it didn't feel as tight as these carts do. We would definitely come back and the negative cart comments are not severe enough to keep us away.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at Anderson Creek

Greens were super fast even though it rained overnight. The golf course was in really good condition. The golf carts had paper score cards and

Digital score cards with GPS and blu tooth compatible so you can play music and more. We will be coming back to play again.

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