Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation: Clubhouse
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3.3
1441 Reviews (1441)
5 Stars
434
4 Stars
532
3 Stars
266
2 Stars
111
1 Stars
98
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
59.2%
Recommend this course
1092 out of 1441 reviews
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3.6
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
60.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 20 reviews
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3.2
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.8
Value
2.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
54.5%
Recommend this course
24 out of 44 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6965 yards
Slope 142
Rating 73.4

Formerly known as Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Crenshaw Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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3.3
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Recent changes

The new greens were in good shape and the removal of trees opened up some approach shots. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/08/2025

We are glad to hear you enjoyed your round and thank you for the positive review! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very disappointed

Very disappointed in the condition of the course. Course was closed for several weeks to replace the greens. The fairways were in good shape but the tee boxes and sand traps were worse than they were before the course shut down. Had to wait at every hole after the 5th. Even paired with a group in front of us on the back 9 and we still were waiting at every hole. Tee times need to be spread out more and force people to skip holes if they are holding everyone up. Some of the brand new greens already had issues. More than one had the same patchiness from disease like the previous greens. Wouldn't pay more than $50 for this course in its condition. And that is one the high end. BB lost members because he cared more about the retail golfer more than the members. And that is fine as long as you make the course worth it.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 10/01/2025

I am sorry to hear that your experience was not what you were expecting. Our tee-time interval is 9 minutes and that ensures a proper starting gap for the set pace of play at OSGC. I apologize if there was a wait on the course and we will work with our staff to ensure everything is moving smoothly for the enjoyment of all our golfers. We are currently in the process of adding sand and working on the bunkers. The new greens are still in their infancy stage so some may have patchiness as they continue to mature and fill-in. We hope to have you back out here and that your next experience is a great one!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

New Greens are nice but they’re really firm.

New greens are nice. Greens are really firm and fast. The ball doesn’t check on chip shots the ball tries the check but top spins takes over and the ball runs. Not a lot of break in putts, if you play a half cup out it will break in the hole or roll by the edge depending on pace.

The fairways and tee boxes are in great shape as normal. I can’t wait until next year for the greens to soften and become more reactive and to see if they can tolerate the weather unlike the previous greens.

Having new greens give me the justification to play this course again. Previous greens were burnt and painted over. Not acceptable for $80 a round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/01/2025

Thank you for the kind words. We are excited about the progress of our new greens and share your enthusiasm about the future conditions of the course. We hope to see you again very soon!

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Commented on 09/23/2025

Thank you for the positive words, hope to have you out to play again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Reliable Gem in every way

Although I've been out of state much past few years, I just realized how much I love coming back to Olde Sycamore. It is comfortable, quaint, beautiful and perfectly challenging but not on every hole. Strikes the right balance between enjoyable and extremely challenging. Well manicured and extremely well managed and run professionallly. I hope to be back soon and often once it reopens!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/23/2025

We have reopened with new greens and hope to have you back to play again soon.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good round

Staff was pleasant. Many greens had dried out/fungus spots for a collared shirt required course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/23/2025

We just completed renovations with new greens, hope you will come out to check them out.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Do not play

I don’t know what’s going on happened with this course but I played in early May. The greens and tees boxes barely have grass on them. Yes the greens. I’ve never seen such terrible greens. It’s crazy that their charging the amour their charging and not giving anyone a heads up.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/23/2025

We just completed renovations with new greens. Hope you will come back out to try them out.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Worst Value for the Money

Not worth $80, ownership shows up and pushes everyone around the course for his enjoyment and conditions are bad. Fun layout, decent bar and kitchen. Rarely see a booze cart.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

I’m sure they will again be up to their usual standards once they have their greens redone. I would have expected a better rate considering the current conditions. I love the layout but even when the conditions were good they are expensive to play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Public Course

We were traveling to Charlotte for the PGA and I was satisfied with having found Olde Sycamore to play a round at. Would recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor greens

Tee boxes were a little beat up and a bunch were slanted/on an angle so teeing off with ball above your feet. Greens were not good. Very bumpy and bald in spots so putting was difficult. Know they had an issue last year with the greens so maybe it’s better but still a ways to go. Wouldn’t pay the $80 to play here again until that’s fixed. Much better options for same price point.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/23/2025

We just completed renovations with new greens. Hope that you will come back out to check them out.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and well maintained course, be prepared for a challenge!

The course was in great shape, (4-23-25) fun & challenging layout. Lots of bunkers and creeks & various hazards to keep in mind when your playing. A little pricey but definitely fun. Definitely check this course out if your in the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

OSGP

Course was slow to start since they pack tee times in every 9 minutes. Would not let you drive cart on the course even though it was dry. Because it was so slow they did allow it and it sped up the round. Looks like they are doing a lot of work and it will be nice when completed. The greens are terrible for a course of this caliber. They are replacing them this summer but they put effort into the the greens at this moment.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a good value.

$80 for good fairways, average tee boxes and terrible greens isn’t worth it. They are reworking the tee boxes and greens this summer, but hopefully they will not increase round prices.

I would not waste your money in the next few months.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/23/2025

We have completed renovations with new greens. Hope that you will come back to play and check them out.

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