Carolina Lakes GC
A view of a green at Carolina Lakes Golf Club
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3.9
436 Reviews (436)
5 Stars
129
4 Stars
154
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
76.6%
Recommend this course
304 out of 436 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 30 reviews
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4.0
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
77.5%
Recommend this course
31 out of 40 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently impresses with undulating fairways, striking white bunkers, and beautiful views across varied terrain. Friendly and attentive staff paired with well-rolling greens make for a rewarding round.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7024 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.1
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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect Timothy Freeland (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Denim, sweat pants, warm-up pants, t-shirts, tank tops, cut-offs, bathing suits, and tube tops are not permitted

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
436 Reviews (436)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6

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Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the normal $80 rate currently

Let me preface by saying I like this course, and I will be back, but probably not this year. The greens unfortunately have a blight that’s become more than just cosmetic, and for that reason I don’t think it’s fair to be charging $80 when I can play a similar course in the area for $50-60. It’s a shame because this is a good course. I just think they need to adjust

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Nice But….

Great track with bad greens The bent grass greens can’t handle the heat and they get real bad this time of year. Not sure how they fix without going Bermuda but bent grass is ideal in the right climate

Should be good again in the late fall

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
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

Good challenging course

You have to think on this course. Many greens had bad spots. Otherwise, big greens with good roll. The bad spots on the greens lowers the value for the money. Tees and fairways were in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course

The green's need some work. Need to catch them before they loose them

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the money

Greens are awful. Fairways not much better. Summer time and there is no water to drink anywhere on the course. Can’t believe I paid $82 for this.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible Course

The greens were one of the worst in town with numerous dead spots throughout every hole. The staff is super oblivious to what customer service is. The round was $80+ but course conditions dictated $30 green fees. Be aware and don’t give this course your money for at least a year.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Poor visit

Course was in rough shape. Grass on greens was gone, tee boxes were terrible. No water on the course (post covid) during these 90 + degree days in SC. Would expect a lot more for spending $70+ dollars today for 18.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Treat the early birds better

Had a 705 tee time, shame on me on forgetting that they run them off 1 and 10…played the first 9 in 1:40 , hit the turn at 850 second 9 took 3 hours that’s unacceptable when you’re paying top dollar. I love the track but I won’t be back until winter when no one else is playing. The infusion of later golfers clogging up the round just doesn’t sit right with me. Completely kills the enjoyment of the round waiting 2 groups deep on every hole.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

Great course! Great shape and great layout! Only thing is no water on course and only 2 trash cans. The people at the turn grilling hotdogs and hamburgers made us wait 15 minutes because it wasn’t 10 o’clock. So we got backed up a little bit. Just sell the hotdog…they were done.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Arrogant Staff

Layout is nice for the charlotte area and convenient to play from Waxhaw. Unfortunately the staff thinks they run a muni and want singles to share a cart. Once they figure out they are a pretty nice course and staff as such I would go back.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 132
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 132
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 132
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough course for an older player

Lots of elevation changes, fairway side slope, ravines, water and traps in abundance. Greens were great, but fairways on the rough side. Traps have great sand to hit out of

It would have helped to have a scorecard with course layout on the back, particularly for a first-time player.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

First time playing, good for returning again......

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

Thoroughly enjoyed the round. Course is in fine shape.

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