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4.1
789 Reviews (789)
5 Stars
343
4 Stars
330
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
97.5%
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Conditions
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Layout
5.0
Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
5.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7107 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.7

Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Davis Love III Paul Cowley (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes, hitting balls from grass
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes, during non-peak times
Dress code Proper Golf Attire Required. No Denim. Collared Shirts Required

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2023 #13)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2023 #11)

Reviews

4.1
789 Reviews (789)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Patio Dining 11
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 41
Bunkers 34
Forced Carries 32
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 39
Locals 31
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 27
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 37
Convenient to the City 14
In the 'Burbs 13

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Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the Love course!!

I have always loved this layout. The greens and fairways are in great shape! The bunkers still need some work. Would like to see the water coolers back out on the course especially if you don’t have a cart coming around the course with refreshments. Will definitely be back and play again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 324
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor

Superb Conditions

Preserve is in the best condition that I've seen in over 3 years. The fairways and greens are excellent. My only gripe is that they need a little more sand in the bunkers and a lot less stones/pebbles in the existing sand.
I feel that this is one of the most challenging courses in the Triangle area....I can't believe it only gets a slope rating of 128 from the white tees....there are many forced carries that I think this course should be a 130 from the whites at a minimum. Go enjoy the conditions...and choose your tees wisely!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Condittions

Course was well manicured and greens were very quick

Pace of play was under 4 hours

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

Jerry

Great!
Course in in great shape. Love the layout! We will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained and fair

The preserve is a beautiful course. The course is always in great shape. The greens aren’t as quick as I expected, but the layout is challenging/fun. The pace of play is average, but it’s worth if if you have the time for ~4 hours + for 18.. Overall I’d recommend the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great layout, but I forgot how hard the back nine is.

Beautiful layout (with occasional wildlife); surrounding homes are placed in such a way as to not detract form the experience. (One homeowner even clapped me off the green when I made an unusually good putt.) Course surface was on the spongy side, but the greenskeeper can't control the weather. Nice, challenging layout; perhaps a little too challenging on the back nine where several fairways are interrupted by a series of wetlands. Prior course knowledge is helpful, as many of the wetlands are in blind spots that cannot be seen from the tee or from landing areas.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, phenomenal service, but clubhouse closed?

The course was in great shape. However, the clubhouse was closed on a Friday? Made the turn around 11 am and couldn't get a cold drink or snack.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amenities could be better

The course was an excellent condition pace of play was fantastic. The issue I have is there’s some middle of August and 95° and there’s absolutely no water on the course or a cart person for our entire around

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

Great layout

Great Layout but you have to think through how to play each hole. Plenty of hazards through the course. Tees, Fairways, and greens in good shape. The sand traps need attention,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Long road

This course plays long at 110 F the 90deg rule for the course didn't offer any help! no cart girl, no water on course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Happy

Wide open
And tight at times
Greens are good
Pace was normal
Good day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in Great condition!

Course was in great condition. I will return to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful layout, very challenging

Despite the hot weather, we had a great day. Course is layout beautifully and offered a great challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 105
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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