Creek at Carolina Trace Country Club

Had a good time at this course the people in the clubhouse were friendly and the club is nestled in a nice community. Oddly some of the homes are very large and nice while others look like spruced up mobile homes. The tee boxes fairways bunkers and greens were all in near perfect shape. This is pretty impressive for late September. Fairway was a little squishy In some parts but that's a great compromise given how little rain we've had in the area And that's not on every hole. Greens were very firm and rolled true. The practice facility was also very nice. Free balls at the driving range nice chipping area and putting area with Callaway balls.

Cons: The cart paths were 80% smooth. My water bottle in bag almost jumped out a few times. The carts are not in the best shape. But they do have great things going for them such as very cushioned seats and large cup holders for an oversized water bottle. Both of those things are a typical but very pleasant. However the carts did run very rough they are gas powered and loud. The tee boxes were not clearly marked with the holes which made identifying which hole you were on confusing to a first time player there. I play over 100 rounds a year and have never had an occasion where I could not find the next hole because the cart path had an unidentifiable spot where inws supposed to turnaround. I suggest some markings that guide the carts to where the next hole is in more locations than they currently have. Also the tee boxes should be clearly marked with which hole you are on. I had difficulty finding one of the holes because the numbers had fallen off of a post that I identified that as the next hole. I did not notice the tee boxes because there was a kid on his bike playing in the creek so I did not know that was where I was supposed to tee off from. When you get to the turn there is a bathroom and a soda machine. So you don't get back to the clubhouse until you're around is complete. That is a little bit of a downer when there is no beverage in food cart making rounds. It was a Sunday so maybe they have this on busier days. As you finish up on 18 go over the bridge and up a small path someone has a sign that points to the clubhouse but there are no other signs at point you to the clubhouse. I'm not from Sanford and I don't know my way around that neighborhood so the cart paths were very difficult to navigate.

In summary I will definitely go back and consider bringing a foursome with me. I would rank it just below some of the country clubs in my area but i do think it's nice for the area. Greens fees are around $85 which I think is a tad high for what you get there. It makes sense when you consider that it's a country club but not once you've been there.

Purse well laid out. Wide fairways. Greens a little small. Originally set for Creek course but 3 inches of rain day before closed the Creek course but pro switched me to Lake. A number of elevated tees for small par 3 greens—challenging!

It was a good course to play. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Played Sunday Morning. Excellent day for golf. Over cast and cool. Very few golfers on the course.

Overall, the course is a very good layout. The greens were in very good shape. The rest of the course could use some work. For $80, things could be a bit nicer. Tee boxes and fairways could use some attention.

Also, the restaurant being closed on Sunday is a bit odd. One would think on the weekends they would be fully operational.

My group felt our experience on the Lakes course was better.

Layout is very nice , beware that if you don’t get snacks or bring something to eat , you’re in trouble course just keep going out ways away from club house .. spectacular greens and fairways

Your course is a little confusing to follow not enough signs on the course at the right place do you know where the next hole is. Please make signs larger and more visible so it is very easy for a newcomer to stay on the right course. Got confused twice because the signage was confusing.Other than that I very much enjoyed play in the course. Beautiful layout and beautiful surroundings. I will come back and play it again as often as possible.

Great course greens were rolling around a 11 the only thing that was just okay was the fairways but they were good enough to hit good shots. They aren’t ready yet because it’s there spring brown ruff and some of the fairways were green but absolutely a beautiful course and we played the other course the next better fairways and the greens were great. Mike the pro was very helpful and a nice guy gave us some tips on how to play the holes