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4.3
202 Reviews (202)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
91.7%
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193 out of 202 reviews
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4.2
18 Reviews (18)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
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4.1
30 Reviews (30)
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 30 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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Reviews

4.3
202 Reviews (202)

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 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

course isalways challenging n in great shape. the 18th hole is a great finishing hole to test anymgolfer skills.

Staff was friendly n helpful onminsight of the course. The deal on golfnow was incredible and I recommend any golfer must play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Track

Deer Brook is on of those courses which becomes a favorite quickly. A fun and moderately challenging course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Nice

This course was very nice not overly difficult course condition was truly great. The back nine is a little tighter than the front but still very playable. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This is a hidden gem even though this course is located in the middle of nowhere it is still a great course fairways and greens are very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day in Shelby

The course is in awesome shape the greens are such a challenge to stay on the correct side and the texture of the grass on the greens allows for maximum roll! Great job to all staff on and off course and thanks for a great day

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
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

Nice track

I highly recommend this track to anyone. Quick greens, nice fairways, rolling hills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
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 234
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
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