Creek at Carolina Trace Country Club

Everything was amazing, only recommendation would be to tell people to stock up on beer and food for the Creek since you don’t pass the club house at the turn.

Luckily I got the Hot Deal on Golf Now because I can't even imagine paying $144 for this course. I paid $50ish and feel like that was too much.

After driving over an hour, I arrived at a course that was in very poor shape. Tee box grass was long, there were weeds all over the place, and just generally ratty conditions.

The only plus was that I was literally the only person on the course... on a Sunday. This course was a major bummer. I hear that the Lake Course is nicer, but I don't plan on driving that far to find out.

Overall could be a good course but not really worth the money. The fairways and rough had mowed clippings all over the place and it looked like they don't mow anywhere near enough. The greens were very inconsistent. The layout was ok and the greens were on the small side. I might play here again but wouldn't go out of my way to do so.

Its a nice course but too many blind shots for my liking. Condition was fine. Nice meal in grill after golf. I would play again.

Greens, traps and fairways all nice with occasional weeds or grass clippings getting in your way. Lost a ball in grass clippings on 16th just off fairway. Not for the golfer looking for straight par 4s, this is hilly with doglegs and some blind shots. Placing drives in good locations is helpful as the 2nd shots are challenging. I would certainly play again as enjoyed the lay out.

I've played the Lake Course on numerous ocassions and had not played the Creek course in over two or three years. I found the course to be very challenging yet stil fun for all levels of players.

Staff were very friendly and gave instructions on how to get around the course. The course had received rainfall the night before, and storms. So there were some debris and it was a bit wet. Bunkers need more sand. Otherwise, the course was in good shape. Tight fairways and small greens made for a challenging layout. Would play again for the Hot Deal price.

Welcome fantastic
Carts excellent
Tees a bit rough
Fairways tidy
Greens immaculate and fast
Customer service excellent.
Well worth a visit.

We played the Creek course, it’s design is a little tough but beautiful. If you want to have a good, beautiful round of golf , play here.

Leaving the same review for both courses since I played both the same day.

Before I say anything else, I have to say that Mike in the pro shop is next level friendly and helpful. I called early in the day to ask if I could get out a little early due to expected weather, and he was very accommodating. I ended up getting caught out on the course cowering under a small bathroom overhang during my unexpected second round (the course was empty, and the first round flew by, so I decided to try and beat the weather. I didn't make it.). As I was calling the clubhouse to get the bathroom code, the shelter was nearly struck by lightning. Mike offered to have someone come out and pick me up via the adjoining road. Though I decided to wait it out, the gesture was very nice and helped make the day unforgettable. As for the courses, they are very beautiful and highly challenging. The Lakes course has three of the most unforgettable par 3's you'll find anywhere with two of them dropping nearly 50' in elevation with water carries and one on a peninsula out into Lake Trace with expansive views. There are elevation changes galore, and I would extremely discourage anyone wanting to walk. Besides, there are some incredibly long distances between holes. The carts are much better than what I've read from other reviews with nicely cushioned, high-end seats, but they are gas carts, and they are loud. The concrete cart paths are great on the Lakes course, but the blacktop paths on the Creek course have a ton of bumps because of root growth, so you have to keep your eyes pealed at all times or you might chip some teeth. The front nine of the Creek course has a couple of holes where knowing the course would have saved a couple of strokes, especially the par 5 third where the fairway stops suddenly and blindly from the tee and becomes an incredibly steep area of rough right where a good drive might stop, and if your ball doesn't have enough speed to get through it, you'll have the worst downhill shot over water you've ever imagined. Either buy a yardage book or play with someone who knows, but it would be nice if there were at least some pictures on the scorecard or on signs at the tee. The greens are very fast and roll beautifully, and the fairways were coming in nicely for this time of year. Like many others have said, these courses desperately need signage. It was very easy to either get lost or feel like you're lost, even if you're in the right place. I played the Lakes first, and when making the turn, I didn't yet understand that the Creek course didn't come back to the clubhouse, so when I saw signs pointing to #10, I was unsure if it was the right course or not. Other places very little to know signs at all, especially the path getting back to the clubhouse after #18 of the Creek. (hint: when you get to the road, take a left, and immediately look for the path on your right. It's the same color as the driveway it touches, and there's just a little yellow arrow to tell you where to go.) Overall, it was an awesome experience with memorable golf and a very friendly staff.

Signage for where to follow holes was a disaster. Post clear signs with arrows and next tee NUMBER so first timers have a fighting chance. A shame as the course and the beauty deserved better. Would play again but green fee north of $100 seems excessive.

The Creek Course is a very nice layout. The greens were in great shape but a little slower than I prefer. Bermuda fairways were still a bit dormant and thin. A hilly layout provides plenty of challenge with the up hill, down hill, and side hill lies. Pace of play was excellent except for a few occasions where kids were riding their bikes across the course or residents were jumping in for a few holes with their dogs in tow.

Nice challenging layout, well maintained. Good spring special price in March.

Great course. Very friendly. Would love to go back and play again.