dleldridge

I thought that i would give Beacon Hill another chance, but unfortunately this trip was like the previous two visits. Even for winter conditions, this course is not in good shape. Very little sand in bunkers. Very little grass on tee boxes and more sand than grass in the fairways. I had to drive the cart on the fairways because the cart paths were in such bad shape, ruts and gaps from broken asphalt made the ride unbearable. This is a course that needs some financial investment. I would not be happy if I owned property there.

Need to convert to Bermuda greens like every other respectable course.

I'm so tired of GN not showing aerification warning for the golf course. The greens were covered with sand as it had only been 5 days since they punched and top dressed. We asked for a discount, but was told that the golf course had reported it to GN on Tuesday. The course does not reduced their price for aerification.
The starter did not have us on the tee sheet and wanted to see a receipt. The cashier in the golf shop said we wouldn't need one, so there was a "tiff" at the first tee as the starter thought we were trying to play for free.
Will not be going back to OV and I now know that I can't trust GN for the alerts, so I might as well call the course and make the tee time wherever I'm paying.. That way I can ask.

Greens very slow . Bunkers washed out from rains.
No food service.

Played blue tees; slightly under 6300 yards. Like advertised, you must choose the right club for the situation. A lot of trouble if you choose the wrong club or can’t hit accurate shots. Greens are not too fast and very fair. Would definitely recommend.

I booked a hot deal with no indication that greens had been aerated. The greens had punch holes were as big as a nickel and surface covered with sand.
The rest of the course was in good condition. I would not recommend booing even a hot deal for a few weeks.

Severe elevation changes in fairways and on greens. Rough is not an issue as it was almost as short as fairways. Must be able to adjust to uneven lies given the terrain and hit approaches close to pin as greens are severely sloped and difficult to manage. I know of no other course like it in the area. A real challenge but one of my favorites.

This is the second time I've had issues at SG when booking a HD and I don't play there that much. The last time, they didn't report that greens had been top dressed and were covered with sand. This time they did not mention that the HD was right behind an all day tournament of fivesomes. It took five hours to play and barely finished before dark. In addition, the course was very muddy from grading that is going on on several holes. I'm glad I only paid $25. I hope the new management does a better job of communicating to GN about course conditions..

Great difficult Dye layout. Greens and fairways in good shape. Bunkers are empty, no sand, and there are many bunkers.
A lot of standing water as the ponds and creeks were full and water had no where to drain to.

Greens had been rolled and were fast and true. Bunkers manicured with new sand. Fairways dormant but good shape for this time of year. Can’t wait till fairways come in. New management doing a great work.

Greens had been punched and top dressed, Speed was moderate and smooth if not near the edges of green.
Tee boxes and fairways were longer than normal requiring longer tees for driver and less roll out on drives.
Rough was penal (3" +) and no first cut. Width of fairways were fair.
Tee boxes, fairways and green collars all show signs of alien grasses.
I've played this course several times over the years and this was the worst shape I've seen it. It still nicer than most public courses, but not worth the normal rack rate.
The Cardinal and Bryan Park Champions are in better shape and much cheaper to play.

We drive form Greensboro to play this course a few times a year. However, the last two times we have played it, the fairways and greens are not what they use to be. It's worth $35, but not $55 or more. The fairways have different types of grass and are thin in a lot of areas. At that altitude, most courses are consistently fescue and plush. the greens are bent and should do well again at the altitude, but they are eat up with some type of fungus. It has been that way the last two trips which were months apart. We love the vistas and scenery, but the golf is not what it use to be.

Booked the round on GN hot deal for 5/7/17. No mention of greens being punched and top dressed on 5/2 - 5/3/17 and no reduction in green fees. Greens very bumpy due to punched holes and sand. I would not have booked round if I had known. Otherwise, course improvements in other areas are very noticeable. Would wait a few weeks for greens to heal before playing again. GN very accommodating in responding to the error in not posting the aeration alert.

Don't be deceived by yardage, look at slope rating. A lot of uphill approach shots.