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3.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
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Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7043 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.0

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Clifton, Ezell & Clifton (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2020 #16)

Reviews

3.2
106 Reviews (106)
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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day for golf

Overall the course was not that bad, I've played worse and better from what I understand the guys we were paired with live down there and said the course is in a rebuilding stage so they are working with it, as far as the value 55 dollars is way too much to ask for 18 there maybe at the most $30 I played much better courses darn near championship courses for that price in Michigan so for a day out after the NASCAR race it was fine with me and then I drove back to Michigan happy would definitely recommend !!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging layout

The course was not in tip top shape. Needed water. Fairways were dry, Bermuda grass was still brown and some shots hit into the center of the fairways rolled thru to either the rough or the creeks.

Paid senior rate with cart. I would play it again when conditions improve.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

I think this course has potential to be very good. From a challenge standpoint it is fun but the conditions of the fairways and the greens are not worth the $45 we paid. Muddy fairways with standing water were plentiful and lots of bouncing on the greens instead of rolling.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
Charlotte Advisor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Highland Creek is Moving Forward, but Work Still to be Done

As with most other former CT courses, I've avoided playing Highland Creek for quite some time. Recent reviews have talked about how the course is coming back, so I decided I'd give it a try for the $29 twilight rate online. You can tell that the new management is working on improving the course, but it will take some time. Most of the fairways and greens are very, very thin. The fairways were all running very fast, as I got good roll on every tee shot. The only exception was #2 fairway, which may be the lowest point on the course. The greens need more uniform grass growth on them. The slopes on HC greens are too severe for as bumpy as they are currently. You can't get a putt started online and have it hold because of the thinness of the grass. Some teeboxes have had extensive work done to them, while others need more attention. I think the course is going to need another full growing season to get to where it needs to be. They also need to repair/replace steps/walkways to some of the tees and greens. All of the bunkers did have nice, white sand in them. Highland Creek is definitely a work in progress and should improve as the year goes on.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Improved

This couse has had some major improvement from this past summer. This course was in terrible shape but they have repaired many of the bunkers - they were washed out by the unseasonable rain this past summer. Crabgrass was eveywhere, but that is under controll due to the season. They are keeping the grass cut short - greens are fast. The layout of the course is very nice. As long as maintenance of the course continues this will be a course everyone will want to play in the near future. The range balls need replacing!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Bad Shape

Played as a single and flew through the round, 2:15 to play. I am assuming the reason there was nobody there was the condition of the course. Greens need a lot of work. Good value, nice staff but I was disappointed with the course

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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