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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.2
Amenities
2.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6942 yards
Slope 137
Rating 72.9

Waterford is a tranquil journey molded for players by Mother Nature and refined by Senior PGA star Hale Irwin. Since opening in 1997, this classic design has received rave reviews from local and national media, as well as golfers from all over the Southeast. It is nestled among dense hardwoods on rolling terrain, and is a true shotmaker's course.

The practice complex includes a driving range, large putting green, short game and bunker area. Waterford also features a comfortable clubhouse that houses banquet and dining facilities, and a well-stocked pro shop.

Waterford Golf Club measures 6942 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 137 and a 72.9 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels.

Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Hale Irwin (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.6
115 Reviews (115)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 9
Narrow Fairways 8
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 10
Advanced Golfers 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 7
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Waterford gold

The course was not in the best shape and they had painted the greens. To much cut grass laying around and it was easy to lose your ball even in the middle of the fairway.
Please do something about the cart paths!! I thought I lost a kidney going over some of potholes !!!
Other then that I have played there many times and will again!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun, well maintained tract

I booked this course on golfnow for $40 at 8:04 Sunday morning. I was paired with a local guy, very nice and fun to play with. We finished in under four hours, only playing through one foursome. If I had to find a flaw, the tee boxes were not maintained as meticulously as the rest of the course, but the greens more than made up for that. They were a little slow with the morning dew, but rolled beautifully as they dried out. Also, having local course knowledge is key for scoring as many tee shots are either tight or totally blind. Overall, this tract is a steal for $40.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course has a old course tree line layout

Course was in real good shape.l recommend it. Cartpaths only negative, pretty rough

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Progress!

Have been playing Waterford for the better part of 10 years and had another great experience this past weekend. Played an early morning time to beat the heat and was pleasantly surprised to find that they hadn't paired us with anyone.

Course conditions are average to above-average for the area. Greens were a tad slow but rolled true. Fairways showed some effects from heat but it wasn't widespread. Tee boxes could use a little bit of work, but they aren't bad.

Rolled through 18 as a two-some in just over 3.5 hours. We'll be returning soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Would definately recommend this course! Great shape and no waiting

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Waterford

Nice layout. Greens could be in better shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed on this day

The rate was $44 at 1:33 and the greens have been punched recently so that was disappointing. It was 95° out and there was no beverage cart because the cart had broken down - poor customer service and the water coolers looked nasty. I like the course but this was not a great day at Waterford

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be better

The staff was friendly, the hot dog was fine,. The cart path had a lot of potholes and broken places. Most of the tee boxes were quite bare, and a few of the greens were in pretty bad shape. The whole course looked like it needed some rain. I do like the layout, and a couple of holes are very challenging. All in all, not a bad value for the money, but I won't be playing again anytime soon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good layout

tee's not in the best shape, cart paths in bad need of repair, several washout areas need filled in.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Waterford Golf

Great value for the money . Will play again hopefully soon.
Course does need a little tlc. Cart paths need some repair. Most greens in good shape. Slow play,need a ranger.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Was looking forward to this course after reading the positive reviews

Was looking forward to this course after reading the positive reviews but fairways looked like they haven’t seen water in a month. Played with a single that had been on the course in the past and was also surprised of the poor course conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice place to play

nice course and staff a little crowded but not bad

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value for the money

Manageable course that provides some challenges. Too many blind tee shots making it harder to know when safe to tee off. Fairway grass pretty thin and needs some work. Friendly staff and good pace of play. Would recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Needs Upkeep

If it was't for weeds and clover, nothing except the greens (which were good) would be other than dirt. Tees could not be inserted without brute force.
On the plus side, so dry ball rolled forever.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value for the money. $25 w/cart on golfnow.com

Greens are nice and it's obvious they are continually improving. Light patchy spots on a few greens, but still a smooth roll. Some tee boxes need improvement/leveling, but still nice overall. Interesting variety of looks/shots from the tee box. I'll definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course awesome piece of Property

I really like how this course was laid out. Most of the fairways had woods on both sides and you couldn't even see the next fairway, like each hole was on it's own piece of property. Beautiful layout using allot of property. The cart paths took you through some nice trails with bridges to the next tee box that seemed totally isolated from the last hole, really nice place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

not bad

good track. will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good layout and great price

We liked the course. The price was great. The only complaint was it seemed kind of wet/muddy and it hasn't really rained. Over watering maybe? I'll be back though.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Course was a little soggy from all the rain. But it was in excellent condition . Both fairways and greens were in great condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent greens

I hadn't played here in several years. I read a review that said "Most Improved course in 2015" so had to see what they were talking about. The course was in great condition! You will use every club in your bag. Many opportunities to shape the ball. Greens are fast but fair with many challenges. I will definitely make an effort to return now that I have some course knowledge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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