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Probably the hottest round I've ever played. Heat index was 110+. Conditions were okay. Green collars and tee boxes were pretty bad. Greens were soft. Pace was SLOW. We waited on every hole, all the way around. Course is pretty wide open and easy except for a few holes. They did have GPS carts with rain hoods.

For under $50 it's a good deal. I had the course to myself at noon on a nice Saturday. Bent greens that they need to keep wet in the summer heat so they are soft and slow. Numerous areas around greens and tee boxes that are bare. Very little sand in the bunkers. In cooler weather this would probably be much better. Layout is nice and the course is very playable.

For the money, the conditions are pretty good. I really like this layout. I've played AC 8-9 times. The staff is always friendly. The grill has decent beers on tap and good food. Carts are nice--electric with GPS. The tee boxes and portions of the fairways are getting sketchy. A few tee boxes had no grass at all. The greens are pretty fast bermuda, but too bumpy. You cannot get a smooth roll on them, so putting is random luck. Most bunkers had amply sand, a few had almost none or a bunch of rocks (17!!). We played in 4 hours--we were a twosome--even though we waited on most shots because the course was full. I've never played a slow round here despite the course difficulty. I hope the course conditions don't get worse as the summer heat builds.

7hc. Familiar Strantz design-lots of up/down and somewhat blind tee shots and approach shots. For winter, the conditions were really excellent. Much better than other area courses. Fairways were dry and the greens really smooth and true. If you play the right tees, and keep it out of the bunkers, it's very playable. Misses are very penal, though. I had the place almost to myself and had a blast.

7hc. Loved the layout. Lots of left, right, up, down. Greens have lots of interesting ridges and knolls. The course can play LONG-7400 yards. Winter time, but the fairways and greens were about as good as you could expect this time of year. No housing on the course. Really scenic and lovely.Pace of play was a little slow. A group two in front of us had at least one open hole, even as a 3some and no ranger to move them along. Also, the gas carts were crap: torn seats, muddy, not well kept. No real parking lot either. Really the only detractions from an otherwise fantastic facility. I assume as this gets built out, the carts and lot will improve.

The entire course was overseeded and is a lovely green. Fairways and tee boxes were in great shape. Fairways were al little soft..
The greens rolled true and were somewhat firm for winter. I played as a single. Started on the back with a threesome making the turn, then I had the entire front 9 to myself. Really pleasantly surprised by the good conditions for winter and a recent rain.

Have to agree with the other reviews here regarding lack of services. No cart kids, no starter, no rangers or Bev cart, and almost no drinking water on the course. There are 2 drinking fountain stations but no cups. As it was 100 degrees today, I brought my own. Very little signage to direct you to the next hole too. Sometimes it hot confusing because of criss-crossing holes and long drives on the neighborhood streets. You don't go near the clubhouse again. Even 18 finishes a ways away.

That said, the greens are very firm and true. Not really fast, but probably 11. Not much contour in any green. Very good variety of holes. Again, because it was 100 and Noon, I had the course to myself. Literally. Only 2 guys on the first tee behind me. I never saw them again.

Tee boxes are a little shaggy and spotty. Fairways are generous. Grass is in good condition. Greens were the best part.

Gas carts. Ugh.

Recommend, with the foregoing caveats. Bring your own cooler and food.

I love this course. It's offers plenty of challenge from the appropriate tee box, and conditions have always been great. The greens roll fast and very true. Love the greens. Also, it's a very private golf experience as there are almost no houses on the property, yet. Tremendous value. The staff is also great--very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Food is good too. I only wish it was closer to Raleigh! But, then it probably wouldn't be the great value/hidden gem that it is.

Really rough shape. Can't recommend at this time. The greens were very different--some ok, most not. Not cutting the grass either.

This is a very challenging course from the tee. Without a laser or yardage book, it's difficult to know where the landing area is. I hit the ball straight and still had lots of doubt on a number of tee shots. Given the crazy terrain, conditions are surprisingly good. I can't imagine what it takes to maintain this course because of the layout. It's a great value, too. Not a course I could play every day, but worth an occasional trip. Bring a box of top rocks or pinnacles. You will likely lose balls, and you don't need spin around the greens. My tour balls were spinning off the soft greens into trouble. I switched to a harder ball and had an easier time with control, as the greens are very soft. They roll fine, but will have marks. The golf staff was very friendly. My only real complaint was the lack of drinking water--only at 7 and 15--and no bev cart. 9 to 10 only goes near the clubhouse, too.