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Despite being overshadowed by its next-door neighbor (Tanglewood), Salem Glen is a fantastic course that is worth a trip out of your way. The course is 2 very distinct 9's; the first an open, marshy course similar to the Golf Coast of NC/SC, and the second a tight run through hills and valleys typical of a great mountain course. Aside from one spot on #3 green and one uneven tee box, the conditions are absolutely pristine and worthy of a Sectional qualifier. The course is tough but fair, and rewards bold shots as equally as it punishes poor shots. The course has all of the amenities you could expect, but I was turned off that the food prices were a bit high. However, this course is an absolute gem and, in my opinion, criminally underrated among the courses in this area.

If you didn't know where it was, Pilot Knob would be almost impossible to find. However, it is definitely worth a trip to play a fun and challenging mountain course. It plays about 400 yards longer than the card says, which makes it a fun test. The fairways are beautiful, and the Zoysia greens roll smoothly but are devilish if you're above the hole. (They did recently sprig 3 greens with bermuda-- #3, 11, and 14). It has a number of good risk/reward holes, and several forced carries that you would expect from a mountain course. For anyone looking for mountain golf close to the Triad, this is the place to go.