Carolina Lakes Golf Club

Overall this is a great course with some of the best conditions in the CLT area. The main gripe with the course is the greens which usually deteriorate drastically as the summer progresses due to players not repairing pitch marks on the greens. The greens are EXTREMELY soft and sandy right now - likely related to recent aeration and maintenance they are doing to hopefully keep them in good shape longer this year. They are rolling true although a little shaggy right now as they let the grass come in. However this also means that your ball will dig in quite a bit and already I’ve seen tons of unfixed marks after 2 rounds within the last week. If anyone at CL is reading this maybe hand out repair tools at the pro shop or something to keep the course in a good place this summer. Otherwise get your rounds in now while the conditions somewhat justify the price…

Played on Saturday afternoon for first time in about a year - course overall is in great shape and one of the better courses in the area. A little pricey, but the cost to play 18 has definitely ticked up quite a bit over the past 2-3 years across CLT area. They must’ve aerated and sanded the greens within the past 1-2 weeks because they were sandy and still a little bumpy. A heads up regarding this process and/or discounted rates would be greatly appreciated versus finding out on #1… Majority of tee boxes were in good shape and all the fairways and bunkers were in great shape. Would recommend at this time of year before the pitch marks take over the greens as the summer progresses.

Played on Saturday and excited to get out as I normally LOVE Carolina Lakes.

$85 and they didn't make any mention of the greens being punched and sanded the Tuesday or so before. The greens were bumpy and shaggy.

I 100% get this process and know how important it is to turfgrass management and proper greens. Just a little heads up and a rate reduction would have been nice. Finding out on the 1st green is not really ideal and the pricing is nowhere close to fair at that condition.

This was the worst round of golf I have played in 5+ years (not talking about my score) Not only did it take 3+ hours to play 9 holes, the staff was very rude. We paid for 18 holes and course that wasn’t going to happen with a 6 hour pace of play. Their response “ what do you want us to do about it, we have 250 players on the course”. How about don’t over book?! Course is in awful condition as well. Overall -10 out of 10

Greens are great,true and soft. Fairways close cut and firm, lots of roll, even when you don't want it. Sand traps are plentiful, full of soft, fluffy sand, difficult. Tee boxes were too firm. If you can get your tee into the ground, it almost always broke, even plastic tees.

Bring your best game or you will have a long day. This course is beautiful, well designed and challenging.

Wonderful layout and terrific greens. Some dried out tees but only non golfers would care (like the two fellas we played with).

Highly recommend!!

My fist time playing and was very pleased. The layout is tight and long. Definitely worth playing and I will play again and again the future

Course in very good shape but no fluff - must hit off of tight lies everywhere

Good layout, not harsh on errant shots. Tom , the starter this morning was awesome. Gave great advice to enjoy the course. Greens were slow.