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First the good. This course is really pretty and extremely challenging. We picked a bad day to come out because the greens had just been punched but all in all the course is really nice. That's the good.

The not so good... The pace of play is awful. This is my second time out there as I thought the first time it was slow was just a bad day. We actually had to quit early because the course was so backed up with slow players. Front nine was fine and not too slow but some how the entire back nine was backed up. They need a Marshall to regulate play. I hate leaving this review because I feel this course is SO close to being awesome but slow play will keep people away. Nobody has time for a 5 hour round!

I’m a huge fan on this course. It’s not an easy course but it’s gorgeous. I love the greens and I love that every hole feels like a uphill shot-because it is. The staff is probably the most friendly staff in the industry. If you’re in the area you should definitely play here. I’ll be back for sure.

I had some last minute free time so I decided to play Oyster Reef. Man was this w great course. In early April I wasn’t sure what condition the course would be in but it was excellent. I really enjoyed my round as it’s not only challenging but beautiful. I will definitely be back!

I've left bad reviews on this course before so now for a positive one. I have always enjoyed the course itself, it's the pace of play that is typically the problem. Today was much better and I got through 18 very quickly. I hope they'll be more mindful of not packing the course every day because when the pace of play is like it was today, it's totally worth the money.

Well, I gave this course a second try today because I really liked the lay out and quality of the course itself. The good review stops there. These guys flood the course with players and the Marshal does absolutely nothing to keep the pace of play on track. I went a few weeks ago and had to quit on 16 because it go so backed up it was going to take forever to complete before dark. I figured it was just a slow couple of groups in front of me so I wanted to give the course another chance. Today was no better. First, there was a group of 5 playing in front of me. I got around them so no big deal but why allow groups of 5 on a course that already is packed. At the turn, I ran into two groups at the tee box before me and the waits once again started. It just got worse and finally by 12, I called it quits. I called the club house while on the course and asked for a refund and while the person that answered told me to come in for a refund, I decided against it because I'll NEVER play this course again. It's a waste of time. Nobody has 5+ hours for a round of golf these days. I wish they'd pay attention to pace of play because this really could be a great course to play.

I just wanted to post this because it's rare that employees stand out so much as they do at this course. The staff at Butternut is second to none. I can't tell you how many times I've called in for a last minute tee time and they made it work for me. These guys in the shop are always so nice and just super genuine when they talk to you. They just want to make sure you have an awesome experience on their course and you can tell they care from the second you start talking to them. The course is looking great as well and depending on the time of day you play you can get through a round pretty quickly. If you are in Blue Ridge/Blairsville area I'd highly recommend you play here. You wont regret it.

I like this course. Not too hard, not too easy; it's just right. The pace of play can be slow at times but today as average. I'd recommend this to someone not looking to break the bank but play a challenging course.

First, I thought the course layout was pretty nice. The starter was very friendly as well. Now for the not so good part of this review. We waited on every shot, and it took 3 hours to complete 9 holes. I had to quit early because they were doing NOTHING to speed up play. At one point the Marshal drove up and asked how it was going. I showed him how slow the people in front of us were and he said he'd do something about it and drove the other way. They are putting way too many golfers on this course and the speed is as slow as anything I've ever played. A 6 hour 18 hole round is way TOO long. I hope they'll work on better course management because the course would be great to play again if not so slow.

This is a fun course to play. I would recommend to anyone not looking to spend a fortune on a round but that wants decent quality. It can be challenging at times and is a lot of fun to play.

The course looked pretty good today. The greens are super fast and challenging. I hate leaving negative reviews and this is my second one but the course is just TOO crowded and the play is TOO slow. This is the third time in a month I've attempted to play out there where the slow speed was just beyond normal. I keep wanting to give it another shot hoping it is just a slow day but I'm now convinced they are cramming tee times in and they're not worried about speed of play.

This course is one of my favorites to play anywhere. First of all, it's a beautiful course surrounded by mountain views and a creek running through out. It's well maintained and offers a decent challenge. It plays very fast.

I have to say the staff at Butternut are what makes this place such a joy to play. They're always willing to help, and there has never been a time I wasn't able to get a tee time if I called in.

If you are in Blue Ridge or surrounding areas this is a place you want to play. It is a treat!

First the positives. The course plays very fast, and the staff was very friendly. The not so good feedback would be the greens are in terrible condition, and the fairways are just okay. If you just want to work on your game and get through a quick round of golf this place is the place to go. I really wish they'd fix up their greens because this could be a nice course with a little TLC.

I feel awful posting this review publicly because in the past I've played so many great rounds out there. But something is going on with how they are setting up tee times because this is now the second round in a row I've had issues with pace of play. I was told when I arrived that I could go off of the 10th tee. I did as I was instructed assuming they were just backed up off of 1. There was no passing the person in front of me because there were golfers everywhere. By the 6th hole, I gave up as the pace was just too slow. I headed home and didn't' finish my round. I debated calling saying something but I feel like my feedback ins't being listened to as I emailed them the last time this happened. I hope they focus on speed of play for their guests in the future.

I love this course. It’s beautiful, challenging and a blast to play. And I have yto say the staff are beyond friendly every time I’m there. We have a home in blue ridge and this is an easy drive. I strongly recommend this course to anyone up in the area. It’s awesome!

I like playing this course. The course is in good shape, and makes for a fun round of golf. The members of the staff are very friendly as well. I'll definitely be back.