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4.3
544 Reviews (544)
5 Stars
314
4 Stars
181
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
91.8%
Recommend this course
515 out of 544 reviews
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4.1
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
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3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
10 out of 12 reviews
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4.3
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
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3
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1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
24 out of 27 reviews
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Course Highlights
Oak Valley's challenging and rewarding layout, with excellent bent grass greens, consistently earns high marks from recent players. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and strong value make this a standout hidden gem in the Triad area.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7033 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.1

Oak Valley Golf Club boasts the only Arnold Palmer-designed course in the Winston-Salem area. The course sprawls across what used to be old dairy farmland, nestled in the North Carolina foothills. Palmer utilized the rolling, wooded terrain and transformed the site into one of the Triad’s most scenic golf courses. The layout presents many challenges, including strategically placed sand traps along the undulating greens. You will also come across a fair amount of water hazards throughout the golf course. Palmer, known for his "go for broke" playing style, incorporated several interesting risk-reward holes and it has become what the course is known for. Good drives will be generously rewarded while an errant shot will make it tough to even get a bogey. Oak Valley Golf Club is a favorite among local golfers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1995) Ed Seay

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.3
544 Reviews (544)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 25
Bunkers 22
Elevation Changes 22
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Advanced Golfers 18
A Weekend Splurge 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 18
Convenient to the City 15
In the 'Burbs 14

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Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A lovely time

This course has a bit of everything! Really enjoyable experience with plenty of views from Mr Palmer. The first hole and maybe even second hole are a bit boring but it really ramps up towards the middle and end. Play smart and you will be rewarded. Pretty flat greens rolling medium and true. Maintenance team seems to be doing a great job. A must play top tier course in the local area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just an all round awesome experience

Grill closes at 5:00. Recommend it stay open later for twilight golfers. Other than that, beautiful large greens, nice fairways, and excellent course condition. Golf was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 116
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Palmer Test

Greens and fairways in very good shape. Some tees are a bit rough. Course is a fair test, no gimmicks and fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic course

The weather was in the low 80s. The course has everything you need to make it both challenging and fun. I have played this course a good few times (8-10 times maybe) and always have a brilliant time here. I would highly recommend it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Course

The course, the greens and the staff were great. Always enjoy playing this course...

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wow!

We were looking for a place to play on the way to Myrtle Beach and found this gem! Greens were amazing, layout was terrific, but the staff made it over the top! So welcoming that I wanted to do our trip there! Must try!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

I really enjoyed the course. The course is in excellent shape and is a fabulous layout with elevation changes and Watet strategically situated. Front nine took 2 hours, while the back nine took 2 hours 30 minutes. I will definitely play Oak Valley again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing value for a Palmer design

The designers did a great job with this course, and the staff keep it up very well. Since we were a twosome about two hours after opening and there were a number of foursomes ahead of us, they recommended that we play the back nine first, take a short break for lunch, and then play the front nine with a member single. It worked out wonderfully. It plays longer than the card due to the use of hills and water. Even the one jammed in par three (#8) is an attractive and challenging hole.

I would definitely return the next time I am in the area on I-40.

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

Top 3 course in NC!

This place was nothing short of spectacular. Great price and a great layout and course is In top shape. I will go back a ton! Really impressed! Staff was friendly and helpful! 11/10

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Helpful staff

Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Starter provided helpful course conditions of greens stating there were firm. Allowed me to play short of pins and have a good round. My playing partners enjoyed the course as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always Delivers

Oak Valley seems to always deliver great course conditions from tea to green. The fairways are fantastic, the greens are absolutely wonderful and they roll true and they all roll the same. It’s absolutely a great golf course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
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 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shot maker

Well designed course force’s you to be creative and make shots

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Palmer Course

The course layout is an excellent Arnold Palmer design with water on several holes and some decent elevation changes incorporated. Unfortunately, and this was my fault and choosing, I played only a day or two after the greens were aerated and thus I am unable to speak to the actual quality of the greens. I will certainly plan to go back when the greens have healed. Overall the course was very enjoyable but with aerated greens it is tough to enjoy any golf experience fully (in my opinion).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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