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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6174 yards
Slope 126
Rating 70.4

Course Details

Year Built 1923
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Russell Breeden (1923)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2022 #6)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2014 #25)

Reviews

4.7
102 Reviews (102)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 24
Undulating Greens 13
Narrow Fairways 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 19
Seniors 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 15

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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice views

This is a nice short track sitting just below the mountains and the lake. Lots of elevation changes and uneven lies make the course challenging. Photos are from a round I played there last year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

friendly staff

The course manager Greg is very helpful.Beautiful course, check out the view on 17.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course has challenging holes.

Enjoyed playing the course. It is fair but tough. We had a great time on a pretty day in December. Course was in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenery

Very nice course and great greens for this time of year. It was my nephew first round of golf so it was good to see a new golfer enter into our world.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful day for a round of golf!

This is our favorite golf course! This course is not just fun and challenging but has absolutely beautiful views!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course at a very reasonable price.

Enjoyed the day thoroughly. The course was in very good condition except for some areas of the rough. We teed off at 11:00 am and had no others around us. Pace was our own. The sequence of holes is, at times, a little confusing and unusual. Fortunately we had enough time to figure where to head on our next shots. Once past the range on #1, the views are sensational, culminating with the beautiful tee at #17. Great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Inexpensive Golf Course.

This course is usually in fantastic shape but not this time. The greens were burnt-out more than I'd ever seen before and the grass that was cut was left out on the course in alot of areas. With that said $14.00 for 18 holes with a cart it was still well worth the money!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good value for the price

Greens had been aerated , about 5 of 18 greens was pretty good condition. Groups in front of us where 3 foursomes of seniors playing slow and I believe a 5some was also ahead of us . 3 groups of 2somes and never saw a ranger to speed up play. I believe that some simple management could make playing more enjoyable. Several holes have fairways that are way too close together for comfort. I was in one ( the correct one ) and Next tee box was firing almost directly at me . But it did have a good lake view. At $15 for the deal it was fun because I wasn`t in much of a hurry. So if your looking for a good value at a decent course and time if not that important you`ll enjoy. Just remember on the back 9 stay alert on holes that have lake views . Wear a hard hat. Not bad if you can get an under $20 per round . I have seen this course in way much better shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Aeration Warning!

This is a great course for the money. Friendly staff and nice course conditions each time I've played. Can get a little cramped at times, especially on the back 9, but decent layout as a whole. Prefer the front side to the back, but fun course nonetheless. Be aware that they have aerated the greens in the last week or so and the (!A) icon was not present prior to my booking, though I still had a great round. Can't wait for the return of the smooth, fast greens!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Will Go Again

We had a very good time. Course in great shape. Magnificent view from number 17 green.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Don't miss it

A beautiful course with very fast greens that run true. Great views of Lake James on the back nine.
The members are very friendly and helpful as are the staff. Many interesting and unusual holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Great course in very good condition. The greens were pretty soft due to the recent rains we have had but other than that the course was dry and in good condition. Will definitely play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

EXCELLENT VALUE

FRONT NINE WAS OK AND GENERALLY IN GOOD SHAPE. GREENS FAST ON ALL 18 HOLES.

BACK NINE VERY SCENIC AND ENJOYABLE. COURSE HAS LOTS OF ELEVATION CHANGES BUT NOT DRASTIC, JUST ENOUGH TO BE INTERESTING AND CHALLENGING

WORTH THE HOUR DRIVE IT TOOK US TO GET THERE

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course

Other than 13 and 14 this is a good course.
You share fairways on those 2 holes and it is
confusing and dangerous.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

great shape

Great shape. Greg has done wonders for th is course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

"quirky lay out but a lot of fun"

It is a quirky lay out , but a truly fun course. Your first trip around will take a little navigation. We played in less than 3 hrs., but we started shortly after a few regulars. Greens are great ,they roll smooth with good speed. Don't miss the views of the lake and mountains starting at hole 14. A fantastic bargain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Marion Lake Club is in great shape and you will not find better views on the back 9. Very nice golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hidden gem

Great value for money, course not to be underestimated, very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course for the money

First time playing this course. The staff was very friendly and answered any questions we had. The course had a nice layout, the greens were a little quick but they rolled nice and the breaks were true. Front 9 had a nice layout, with a nice mix of some tough holes and easier holes. Back 9 the fairways were a little tighter and the greens alot smaller, so ball placement off the tee was a must. 10th green, 11th green and 12th tees were a little close, so you had to keep an eye on incoming players. 13th and 14th shared fairway slowed play down a little, but not enough to cause a problem. Will be back to play again and recommend playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

This was a great place to play great course conditions

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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