Carolina Lakes GC
A view of a green at Carolina Lakes Golf Club
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3.9
428 Reviews (428)
5 Stars
125
4 Stars
151
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
75.2%
Recommend this course
297 out of 428 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 23 reviews
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4.1
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.7%
Recommend this course
49 out of 60 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.

About

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
428 Reviews (428)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shaggy Greens

Fairways were softer than normal, greens were definitely slower than normal, shaggy like a pool table.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible condition

The greens were an absolute disaster. Punched, aerated, and so sandy and slow

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
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 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible green conditions

We paid like $78 each for this course. The greens were eariated and punched and it was an awful experience. We would like our money back. The course said they would have if we went through them but we had to contact golfnow. Please refund for the foursome or maybe credit the full amount of $320 something for a future outing(s). Thanks again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Very nice course. Fairways need some work on some holes and bushes need trimmed back on the cart paths between holes. Overall though a great place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Great course. Beautiful surroundings. Golf cart just ok (no cover for clubs and it was raining). Course jn excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Course = Great. Staff = bad

I have nothing but good things to say about this course - well maintained, challenging, consistent throughout. For this to be a bearable experience again, the course has to hire staff born after the fall of the confederacy. No clue how to work the POS system, no clue how to deal with GolfNow tee times, might as well have not tried. Another in my group booked through GolfNow and didn’t mention we were fully prepaid, so when I checked in I paid my share. Upon learning that wasn’t necessary and taking the matter to the staff to correct the charge, they acted as if I spoke Swahili and got super flustered. After 30 minutes they finally showed me a ticket with VOIDED scratched on it. At the time of this review we are 4 days from the void with no refund. I called today to see if we can get it figured out, old guy was still as confused.

Call ahead, make a time over the phone. Don’t trust these people with technology.

That being said, I will play this course again. I very much enjoyed my on course experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good challenging course

Greens are back to good shape. It is a challenging course, but fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Fun layout. Greens are in great shape. Don’t get why there are so many negative reviews. If you’re gonna nitpick about stuff like no drinking water then join a private club or bring your own!!

Some fairways and greens could use a little tlc but overall a fun challenging course for $60.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Used cart

If you book your tee time via GolfNow, you better show up.

I was unable to make my tee time due to a personal emergency. Carolina Lakes notified GolfNow and proceeded to charge my card the full $82 green fee. This is unacceptable and a total rip off. If you can't make your tee time, call the pro shop immediately & cancel. FYI, pace of play at Carolina Lake is historically awful. Prepare for a 5.5 hour round minimum.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played the back nine--first time

For whatever reasun this course doues not provide a course layout on the back of the scoresheet. Unusual!

Setting that aside this 9 was fun to play. Nice variety of tees to acommodate all level of players. Too bad the front nine does not match the "fun level" of the back.

Greens were VERY SLOW. Fairways in fair condition but not at a good level.

NICE sand in all the traps.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 130
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens in decent shape but not perfect

I read where the greens were in bad shape last fall. It looks like they resodded large sections, and now greens get an 8 of 10. Fairways appear to be over seeded but are still very tight. Bunkers have lots of fresh sand. Will be back with the right Hot Deal.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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