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Conditions
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Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6828 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.7

Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Shorts must be Bermuda length. All trousers and shorts must have a hem. Collared sleeves shirts required. No denim accepted.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

Accolades

Reviews

4.1
412 Reviews (412)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Brunch 6
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Water Hazards 21
Elevation Changes 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Advanced Golfers 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 16

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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Recommend Course

A couple weeks and course will be better definitely good for this time of year

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

Essential day out

Enjoyed the course but the group in front of us was slow. They were two holes behind the group in front of them and we still had to wait after each shot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 25+
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, conditions, staff, and value

The Challenge offers a great course layout, playing conditions, staff, and value.

Everyone on the staff is helpful, friendly, and professional.

They have gone the extra mile during the Corona Virus outbreak to ensure that the golfer's safety and health are top priority.

Playing conditions are outstanding, with some of the best greens in the area.

Value on Golf Now is terrific, better than courses that charge much more for green fees.

Come play the Challenge. It is on my must play list!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course coming into its own

It's been 15 years or more since I played the Challenge, and I'm glad I made the drive to get there. The course is beautiful and challenging (as the name suggests). They recently aerated the fairways/tees, so it was bumpy, but it was needed since they were pretty firm. The greens rolled beautifully, and the bunkers (other than one currently being filled) were perfect, even without rakes. My only complaint is the lack of a driving range. They only have a hitting net where you hit off mats into a large rectangular net. It's free, though, but only good for loosening up the swing. It's hard to tell if you're hitting shots well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 99
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Respite from the house

Enjoyed the layout, Course has a bit of everything. Greens were excellent but fairways and tees were very firm with plenty of bare spots. I know it’s still early spring but way too many spots with just bare dirt. Will try again I when some of the grass has filled in.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great conditions during COVID-19

Best course we have played in terms of conditions during this environment. Traps have been kept up, fairways have grass, greens are in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Keep it in Play

They’re are some tight driving holes at the Challenge.. Greens were smooth but a little slow.. Can’t wait for the fairways to come in. Nice staff. Love the Golfnow rates !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Have played this course many times. The only reason there’s a four star rating is the time of year and the course is in the process of making improvements. In the Summer
months this course is in great shape. The course is fair but can be a “Challenge “. Hence possibly the name. At this time the staff is taking every precaution necessary to insure adherence to health regulations regarding the covid 19 virus. Very impressive! Every time I have played this course the staff has been exceptional.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shaping up nicely for spring

Challenge has been vastly improved in last few years. If you haven't played it recently suggest you give it a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

greens are lookin nice!

greens in great shape!
sand is in hood condition also

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Significantly improved

I had not played the challenge in several years due to poor course maintenance.
Today I was very pleasantly surprised by the improvement and will be back very soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter golf

I never played this course in the winter. All the grass was dormant but seemed very well-maintained and fun to play. We played on a Saturday and was able to play as slow or fast as we wanted as it was not very busy

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still early in the season but amazed at how great greens were

Great value, nice staff and the greens were super considering it was March 2nd and grass hasn’t really started to grow yet

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Single golfer not welcome

This wasn't my first time at the Challenge golf course. I retired to Graham NC in 2015. I don't have any golf friends in Graham so I make a tee time and each time I am sent to the first tee to go play alone. Eventually I'm trapped between 2 groups. I usually wind up walking off course and wasting money. This course needs a starter and Rangers to keep play moving. When I arrived at hole 4 there were 2 foursomes waiting for the green. I won't attempt this course again . I now belong to a golf association and will play golf elsewhere.
I suggest the Golf Course try and place single golfers with 2 or 3 golfers to cut back on course congestion.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenge

Staff is very friendly. Fantastic course considering the winter conditions. Looking forward to playing when the fairways come out of dormancy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Cheap but still a waste of money

Greens were extremely slow, and so was the pace of play. Not worth it

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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