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Taberna Country Club
Played On 07/26/2015The greens have been lost.
I have played this course many times over the past 15 years and had always been highly impressed with the layout and course conditioning. However, this club has fallen on economic hard times, and the current management company is not putting nearly enough money into the upkeep of the course. While most of the fairways are in good condition, the bentgrass greens are failing and in some cases, are as much as 50% dirt that has been colored green. Weeds are overrunning the greens and all of the rough areas, something never seen as recently as 2 years ago. Also, there had been a heavy rain 3 days earlier, but the bunkers had not yet been touched, all were washed out, and our group decided to rake a spot in the bunker then drop onto the raked area to at least have the semblance of a normal bunker lie. I really hope a new group will take this over and bring this course back to its former glory.
Pines/Sands at Star Hill Golf & Country Club
Played On 09/13/2014Needs better maintenance
We selected Star Hill because our home course was hosting a tournament and we had elected not to play. We also had a large storm the day before and knew that Star Hill always drained very well and wouldn't be too muddy. We knew upon booking that they had aerated earlier in the week, but unfortunately, they hadn't mowed the greens in at least 2 days and what sand they had topdressed with had washed off from the rain. Needless to say, we instituted a mandatory 2 putt rule once you were on the green, because of their rough condition. The wet summer has made their sandy fairways lush and green, but unfortunately, their rough and tree lined areas are quickly becoming very weedy and overgrown. Bunkers haven't seen new sand in years, and the bunkers' edges are becoming overgrown and do not look like they have been cut for months.
10 years ago, this used to be a course that one could argue was well worth $50+/round due to its location in a tourist destination and good conditioning. However, as many have, it is falling into disrepair and looking very rough around the edges. There are at least a few other courses that are in much better shape at the $35-45 price point than the $55-65 being charged here, as even the $36 aeration special was about $10 too high given it's condition. Hope that the owners will put some money for the man hours to clean this course up.
Morehead City Country Club
Played On 09/06/2014Excellent conditioning!
I should admit, I have been a member here for nearly 20 years, so I have seen this course steadily improve over the years. Much work has been done to make the greens the best in the area, and one will find the tees, fairways, bunkers, and even the rough to be meticulously maintained throughout. This is a shorter course (only 6000 yds from the whites and 6300 from the blues), but the elevation at sea level, softer fairways, and well guarded greens make it play at least 300 yds longer. You'll want to play to the proper segment of the green to leave yourself a level or uphill putt as often as possible, a 20 footer uphill is much more preferable to a 10 foot down the hill here.
The improvements don't stop on the course. The lounge is improved too, with great breakfast, lunch including sandwiches, salads, seafood baskets, wings, and more. Great beer and drink prices, two huge TVs in the lounge to hang around afterwards and watch the game. This is a comfortable place where you'll want to spend the day
If you have the opportunity to play as a guest of a member or play in a tournament here, jump at the opportunity. If you are thinking about joining a club in this area, this is truly the best deal around.