Lives
Wingate, NC
Handicap
10-14
Age
Under 25
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.8
3.8
Total 4 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

4 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
3
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
04/02/2016
Last Review
05/09/2016

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Charlotte National Golf Course

Played On 05/06/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course!

This course is a great challenge. Even playing from the tips, the emphasis is on hitting fairways, not distance. It's a quiet track, being out in the middle of nowhere is a huge bonus. Greens are a good test, this course punishes wayward shots. The staff and facilities are top class. Everyone should give this course a try!

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

Emerald Lake Golf Club

Played On 04/03/2016
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Poor first impression

This was my first time playing the course. Arriving into a lovely neighbourhood, my hopes were sky-high to see this course. I was checked in with warm friendliness in the pro shop, quite different to the frosty person I spoke with on the phone just that morning. The starter, again, was a quality guy and I was feeling great as my round was about to start. However, it all went downhill from there. The teeboxes and fairways were in poor condition, and the greens were atrocious. Yes I was warned they had just been aerated, but to pay $20 to play on the worst greens I have ever happened across is a travesty. Pace of play was terrible too, with the round taking 4.5 hours to play, with substantial waiting on almost every shot.
I would like to give this course another try once the greens are back to a better state, which I hope does happen. I just hope that I am not disappointed if and when I return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/04/2016

Hi "JamesCardGolf" We apologize about your recent experience at Emerald Lake GC we assure you that we only want the best experience for all of our guests. With Spring in the air the course does get pretty busy , and we strive for a 4 hour 15 minute pace of play which is average for most courses. We hope that you will give us another try when our greens have not been aerated. Thanks MGT

Eagle Chase Golf Club

Played On 03/24/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course, but needs better management

I have played Eagle Chase many, many times since moving to the area in 2012. Since then, the course quality has improved vastly. Back in 2013, the greens could be best described as similar to Seal's face. Nowadays, they run true and can get frighteningly quick.
My only issue with the course is the management. There is no marshalling done, meaning that pace of play can get so slow it's almost backwards. I got stuck playing behind 2 men who were out playing socially, drinking and having a good time. I don't have an issue with them getting trashed, but I do take issue when that slows up my play to the point I sat in shade for 30 minutes and it meant I couldn't get 18 holes in. The scheduling from the starter could have prevented me getting stuck behind these two.
All in all the course is a challenge, especially when the wind blows, no matter your skill level. It is priced slightly higher than other courses nearby, but still within reason.

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

Applewood Golf Course

Played On 07/04/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course for all levels

I played this course for the first time when I was 12 years old in 2005, again in 2009, and played as an Associate member during the summer of 2015. The atmosphere at this course is the best I have found in the United States. Very friendly staff, helpful in every way, and members/locals are always entertaining to be around and play with.
The course can play quite challenging depending on the weather and pin locations, but is great for all abilities. I enjoyed playing it almost every day during the summer of 2015.
I hope to return to the area to play at this course, and it is worth noting that the friendliness of the staff is a big reason in that.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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