A fall day view of a hole at Northwoods Golf Course
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
3.7
520 Reviews (520)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
225
3 Stars
116
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
81.5%
Recommend this course
405 out of 520 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
73.3%
Recommend this course
11 out of 15 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
79.2%
Recommend this course
38 out of 48 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6800 yards
Slope 122
Rating 71.9

Northwoods Golf Club is one of the Columbia area's premier public courses. P.B. Dye, son of renowned course architect Pete Dye, designed the layout, incorporating some of his father's signature features. The golf course is player friendly enough to appeal to any skill level but there are some challenges in store as well. Mature trees line most of the fairways and there are a few strategically placed bunkers that come into play. You won't come across much water on this golf course and it's not terribly long either. It's gentle enough for beginners to approach with confidence. The golf course's signature hole is the par-4 14th, which features the famous Dye railroad ties bordering a lake that hugs the bunkered green. Northwoods G.C. also offers a practice facility with a lighted driving range and putting green.

Book a Tee Time at
Northwoods Golf Club - The Spur Course
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye P. B. Dye (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2015 #10)

Reviews

3.7
520 Reviews (520)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 29
Water Hazards 24
Undulating Greens 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 33
Beginners 16
Advanced Golfers 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 37
Worth the Drive 9
In the 'Burbs 7

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I will not use Golf Now ever again, it was cheaper to go direct than the "deal" at Golf Now

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

okay could be better

Greens were good
traps need work and more sand
fairways were good but have some drain problems

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/29/2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback about our golf course. We appreciate your comments and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the issues you mentioned. We will take your input into consideration as we strive to improve our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Double dip

The last 2 visits I've been charged the full amount by both Golfnow and again by the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/08/2023

Hello, We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Northwoods Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/24/2023

Hello, PLKim. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Northwoods Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice little get away

First time playing here and I loved this course. Beautiful lay out with some tricky spots to challenge shot making skills. The staff was awesome and pace was excellent. A little wet in some areas especially a couple tee boxes. This course is on my play again and was not disappointed in the hour plus drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The place is falling apart!

I used to be a member at Northwoods, can't believe how neglected and dilapidated the course has become. Needs a major cash infusion to get back to respectable condition. What a shame!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 10/10/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u116964997. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Northwoods Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excelente customer service

Personnel are very friendly , easy to schedule a tee time and price reasonable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff was extremely rude

I had booked online for two people, 50$ each I get to the course and asked if we could have two carts due to my wife wanting to ride along last minute and not play, they said yes that would be fine, so while I was hitting practice balls my wife drove to the course. After playing the front 9 the clerk came to the 10th hole and yelled at us saying we needed to pay 50$ more to have a second cart, even though they just told me that it was okay as long as she wasn’t golfing, (which she wasn’t she likes to walk and collect lost balls while I play). Dude that works the counter that came out to yell says next time we will be removed from the course, I play here quite often and she rides along almost every time and I’ve never had this issue.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 09/25/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and providing feedback on your recent experience at our golf course. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience caused regarding the use of an additional cart. We appreciate your continued patronage and will ensure better communication in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I have always enjoyed playing at The Spur. The course is challenging but not difficult. The pace of play was a bit slow but it was still enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

The course has a great layout, if only some money was put into cart paths.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall we had a nice time at the Spur!

It was a little slow due to the group two in front of us. The group immediately in front of us quit around the 15th hole. Granted it was extremely hot. The only real wet spots were close to the sprinklers. Easy enough to take relief. The Greens were firm, fast and true. Will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 08/21/2023

Hello, u314163968831. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Northwoods Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Nearby Courses
Columbia, South Carolina
Private
4.2857142857
2
Columbia, South Carolina
Semi-Private
4.0806
248
Columbia, South Carolina
Public
1.0
1
Columbia, South Carolina
Private
5.0
1
Columbia, South Carolina
Private
5.0
1
Blythewood, South Carolina
Private
4.5
2
Blythewood, South Carolina
Private
3.9089941176
369
Columbia, South Carolina
Private
4.0
2
Blythewood, South Carolina
Private
4.5
2
Blythewood, South Carolina
Private
4.5
2
Columbia, South Carolina
Public
1.0
1
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Military
4.4667
15
Golf Packages

Francis Marion Hotel Stay & Play

FROM $187 (USD)
CHARLESTON, SC | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the Francis Marion Hotel and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of RiverTowne Golf Course, Charleston National Golf Course, Wild Dunes – Harbor Course, Wild Dunes – Links Course, and Stono Ferry Golf Course.

Wild Dunes Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $197 (USD)
CHARLESTON, SC | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the Wild Dunes Resort and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Wild Dunes – Harbor Course, Wild Dunes – Links Course, RiverTowne Golf Course, and Charleston National Golf Course.

The Villas at Kiawah Island Stay & Play Package

FROM $177 (USD)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations in a 1 to 4-bedroom unit at The Villas of Kiawah Island and up to 5 rounds of golf on your choice of Kiawah Island - Cougar Point, Kiawah Island - Osprey Point, Kiawah Island - Oak Point, Kiawah Island - Turtle Point, and Kiawah Island - The Ocean Course.

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Stay & Play Package

FROM $337 (USD)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Sanctuary Hotel and up to 4 rounds of golf on your choice of Kiawah Island - Cougar Point, Kiawah Island - Osprey Point, Kiawah Island - Oak Point, Kiawah Island - Turtle Point, and Kiawah Island - The Ocean Course.

Talamore Golf Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $137 (USD)
SOUTHERN PINES, NC | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the Talamore Golf Resort and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Mid Pines Golf Course, Mid South Course, Tobacco Road Golf Course, and The New Course.
Now Reading