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Value
4.4
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4.4
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Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 72
Length 6978 yards
Slope 140
Rating 72.6

The routing for this scenic course was cut out of the woods and features beautiful, rolling terrain. Three of the fairways are testy dogleg configurations while the remaining holes are basically straightaway, which puts a premium on shots to the undulating bentgrass greens. But the course provides a fun test for all levels in a tree-lined natural setting with numerous elevation changes.

The Tradition features a comfortable 5,400 square foot clubhouse, with dining facilities and a fully stocked pro shop. A large range and putting green provide practice opportunities.

Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Architect John Cassell II (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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3.6
129 Reviews (129)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Pleasantly Surprised

Played Tradition on the 20th for the first time in a while, must say the overall conditions were very good. Nice to see work being done to improve the conditions. The staff was very pleasant and made me feel very welcome. Had one of those's jumbo hot dogs at the turn. WOW. I'll be back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

I'll Play It Again

I had avoided The Tradition because I assumed this former Carolina Trail course was mediocre at best. Then I heard of some good reviews, so I thought I'd check it out.

Greens were slow but in nice shape (it had rained the previous night a lot). A few bare fairway spots, but this did not disrupt play. This course has fared better then many of the other courses in the area in terms of there actually being some green grass in the fairway. Bunkers in good shape too except for some non-raking patrons.

Course is pretty straight-forward, but fun to play. Good mix of easier and difficult holes. One really long par 4!

I played for $41.25 on the weekend, which wasn't bad (golfnow deal). The rack rate is a tad high, but I'll be back regardless.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Moving in the right direction

Have been hearing good things about Tradition over the last month so me and a couple of friends decided to check it out. I hadn't played there in over a year and I must admit I was pleasantly surprised. The greens were in great shape, good speed and free of ball marks, the fairways were a little thin in a couple of areas but overall very playable. I was only in 1 bunker but plenty of sand and raked. The staff was very friendly and appreciative of me coming out to play. Had a jumbo hot dog at the turn, filled me up. Played in 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Overall we had a very enjoyable morning and will definitely return!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Day of Golf

The course design was moderately challenging, but forgiving enough for straight shooters. I did not see a signature hole, one that just takes your breath away, but all of the holes were honest. There is enough sand on the course to require careful planning but the fairways were wide enough for the trees to not be an issue. Greens and fairways were well maintained.

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

drought season

In the mist of a drought the green were perfect, however the fairways and were dried up. Lots of dead spots. But again in a drought so hopeful when not in a drought this course is gorgeous.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyable

I was on vacation in Charlotte, North Carolina. I golf five of the six days I was there. Tradition Course was by far the better. It was in great shape nice greens enjoyable friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't Pay Full Price

The layout is nice, and the greens are superb. Growing grass on the fairways and tee boxes is apparently impossible. LOTS of bare spots. If they solv those issues, then this is a heckuva nice course. Right now, not so much.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love The Tradition

I always enjoy playing The Tradition. Very playable course and difficulty level is moderate.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The best shpe this course has been in over the last 14 years living in the area.

The greens were great, sand traps well groomed fairways typical brown Bermuda for the time of year. I was so pleased to see that the new owners brought back this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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