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196 Reviews (196)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
95.1%
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189 out of 196 reviews
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4.4
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4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
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4.5
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4.4
57 Reviews (57)
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4.3
Value
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Layout
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Pace
3.9
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.0%
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53 out of 57 reviews
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Course Highlights
The challenging layout stretching over 6,400 yards consistently earns high praise, with well-maintained fairways, tees, and bunkers impressing regular visitors. Friendly and professional staff combined with strong value for the green fees make this course a worthwhile destination from the Charlotte area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6950 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.1

The 18-hole Deer Brook Golf Club in Shelby, North Carolina is a public golf course that opened in 1999. Designed by Brian Lussier and Rick Robbins, Deer Brook Golf Club features four sets of tees for different skill levels. The greens are bentgrass and the fairways are bermuda. Deer Brook is located in the rolling piedmont of Shelby, North Carolina in the southwestern portion of the state, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Shelby is the gateway between Asheville and Charlotte and centered between two of the largest metropolitan areas of the Carolinas: Charlotte and Greenville/Spartanburg.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Rick Robbins (1999) Brian Lussier (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2015 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2015 #15)
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4.4
196 Reviews (196)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Brunch 6
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 23
Bunkers 22
Elevation Changes 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Advanced Golfers 22
A Weekend Splurge 12
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 31
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

well worth it

As usual the course was in great shape, even though it rained on us some didn't affect playability of course, friendly staff and one of the best buffets afterwards

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid Track

This course had rave reviews so we made the trip from uptown Charlotte which was about 50 minutes. The course was in very good condition, most notably the fairways and tee boxes. The front nine greens were a bit chewed up from ball marks but the back was a little better. Aside from the ball marks on the greens, this course was excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Great course, if it was in Charlotte it would cost $65. It was worth the ride.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden gem in Shelby, NC

Have played this course a couple times and enjoyed it immensely! The guy at the front desk was the only downer. He was a little perturbed because I booked online for early in the morning and he didn't have anyone on the tee sheet when they closed the night before.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Great course and value!!!' Great conditions!!!!! A couple greens are a little insane!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Greens and fairways are in excellent shape. Holes are pretty much straight except for 16 and 17th. They were my favorite.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem!

First time playing Deer Brook, and wow, what a nice track! From tee box to fairway to greens, this course is in remarkable shape. We played from the middle tees(white) and at 6400+ yards it can stretch a shorter hitter.

My golf buddies and I will certainly return for more rounds there!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Time

Course has excellent layout. Not too hard, not too easy, with a great mix of holes. Course let my junior play for cart fee which is GREAT CUSTOMER RELATIONS plus is looking to the future getting children involved in the game. Kudos to this course and staff and will return many times even with the 45 minute drive. Sure my son and his golf buddies will too when they grow up. Again thanks!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

first time visit

This was worth the 40 minute drive. The course was in really solid shape. The green complex's were amazing. Pin placements were tough for a weekday. I loved the course layout. Fairways were getting full but I did not have a bad lie all day. There were some spots around the fringe on some greens but they were looking like they were being attended to. The value was the best I have gotten so far in the area. Facilities are first class. Make a point of getting there to play, you won't be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The greens are excellent

Deer Brook is an excellent course. the green fee is reasonable and the staff strives to give good customer service.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

best course around

the greens were true. the fairways and tee boxes excellent, One of the best courses in the area. will play again. they are a bit pricey but you can find a good deal on golfnow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 218
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best Around

This is the best golf course around. Prices are relatively low. $30 during the week and $40 on weekends. Discounts given later in the day. Greens are always in good shape and roll fast. DO NOT EVER MISS ABOVE THE PIN. Generally, there is alot of room of the tee. Not always in the fairway but plenty of rough to land in. You can almost always find your ball off the tee. You may not be in good shape but you can find it. Alot of trouble and bunkers around the greens. Greens are very undulating and tough. Course is in good shape most of the warm weather months. There are a few forced carries especially on the par 3s, but usually these carries are closer to the tee than to the green so you should be able to carry it. All in all a great place to play and a good value but because of that can be tough to get a tee time, it stays busy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

beautiful

course was in beautiful condition. pace of play was good. overall a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

This is a excellent golf course

The course was in great shape and the staff was very friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprisingly nice!

Except for playing behind a church "scramble" tournament, this was a pleasure to play. Well-maintained with excellent greens. Good layout!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course always in excellant condition

got $16 tee times thru golf now. not a better deal anywhere aroumd. it takes me 58 minutes to get there so it has to be a good course and deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very nice course

This course was challenging because no matter where you hit the ball it seemed unlikely to find a flat surface. The fairways had lots of planned undulation, but for the most part seemed to funnel to the middle. It was very crowded the day we played, but everyone seemed to keep pace and be understanding if you had to take a second to look for a ball. We played this as part of a Golf weekend marathon where we tried as many new courses as possible. We payed $35 each which seems like a great deal, but until i can hit my drive a little straighter i will not be going back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a nice course that gives a good challenge

I have played this course many times and though i have never shot a great round here, it was never because the course wasn't maintained. I love the green speeds. If you are a 10-15 handicap i think you should give this course a try. You don't have to curve the ball much, but for some reason the course always wins.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is well maintained and the greens roll true.

The course played great. Every turn was clearly marked except where is #10 tee. There was some cart path damage but that didn't take away from the way the course played. We wound up in the middle of a tournament that we were unaware of till we arrived at the course. This slowed the pace of play and the twosome behind us was very impatient. Clubhouse staff seemed distant. Maybe the tournament caused this. Would give it another try when no tournament was being played.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Really good condition. Greens are always good.

Nice layout. Space off the tee for most holes. Course always seems to be in good shape. A hidden jewel.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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