Handicap
0-4
Age
25-34
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.0
4.0
Total 2 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

2 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
1
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
06/10/2013
Last Review
03/11/2017

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The Golf Club at Ballantyne

Played On 03/11/2017
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Don't get the hype

This is my second time playing this course and honestly, I fail to understand the hype behind it. Both times I have been underwhelmed by it. The $80 price tag is way too high. The overall conditions of the course were okay at best. Many tee boxes were chewed with sandy patches scattered throughout. I understand it's still early in the season, but I'd expect much better considering the steep price tag. I will say the greens are solid. They definitely roll true.

In addition to the above, the overall layout of the course is just not that good. Zero memorable holes. Many of which take you through an industrial park with views of large office buildings. That really takes away from a golf course to me.

Overall, I find everything about this course to be average. There's just no value to the whole experience. To call it the best public golf course in the Charlotte area is a joke to me. It's not a bad course by any means and it's worth checking out. I just wouldn't get my hopes up for anything special.

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

Forest Dunes Golf Club

Played On 6/9/2013
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best tracks in the midwest...

Forest Dunes is an awesome track from beginning to end...in that order. The clubhouse and practice facility are top-notch. The staff is great. Overall, it's a fantastic experience.

It's almost like 2 courses wrapped into 1. The front 9 is more through the woods and the back 9 you get the dunes feel. Both sides are great. I feel the front is a tad more challenging.

The course is in great condition. The tee boxes and fairways are basically perfect. The greens are some of the purest I've putted on. I will say that the greens used to be (2-3 yrs ago) in better overall shape. A lot of them are spotty now, but they still run true.

If you're a fan of great courses and a pure golf experience, definitely make the trip to FD. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you so much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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