Lives
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Age
Under 25
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.0
3.0
Total 2 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

2 Reviews
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
2
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
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Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
08/06/2014
Last Review
07/28/2017

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Forest Oaks Country Club

Played On 06/27/2017
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

PGA Tour Layout that has been sent to the nursing home to slowly die

Growing up watching the GGO, I jumped on the opportunity to play a mid-week afternoon round for $30 at Forrest Oaks when business brought me to Greensboro. You realize upon pulling up that she is a ways from her glory days. Crabgrass lines half the tee boxes, if there is any grass at all. Fairways were good, with the exception of a few holes in which a majority of the ground is under repair. The greens were mediocre; slow and bumpy on some holes, other holes impeccable but still slow. This layout is tough and will test your skills. 3 par 3s flirting with 200 yards from the men's tees is a rarity for a public golfer, and the course requires you to work the ball both ways off the tee. For the price I was satisfied with the round and course, but you can't help getting a somber feeling walking the fairways knowing what the course used to be. Although disappointing that the owners have let the course slip to the condition it's in, it's not often you get to walk the same fairways that legends of the game have for under $30. I reccomend this course to anyone looking for a tough test for a good value and can appreciate the history of the course, but if you show up expecting the Forrest Oaks of 90s and early 00's, you will leave disappointed.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair

Raleigh Golf Association

Played On 08/04/2014
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Not a 50$ course, but a fun one to play if a deal is found

This was my first time playing at RGA, and I was very pleased with the experience. Staff was very friendly, and laid back, no hard time given about the GolfNow deal and no rushing to the tee box. Would've liked to have seen a putting green with cups. Course plays very short even from the tips. With the longest par 4 at 430 and a majority of them 280-320. Fun to play if you like to hit the big stick and attack greens. We don't bomb it too far (260-285) but me and my partner both managed to drive 2 greens. Greens hold irons and wedges very well. Greens were soft and slow, but rolled very consistently, and made puts holeable. Nice risk reward course, fun for mid-high handicappers but it leaves low handicappers wanting more. If you can find a weekday tee time in the 20s, it is a must play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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