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Having played this course many times before it was redesigned, I was interested to see how it changed. Playing par 34 on the front is strange and starting on a par 3 is stranger. I wasn't a fan of that. Still not sure why they felt the need to flip the front and back because they changed nothing on what has been the front nine so could have still started there and then not had to start on a par 3. While I'm not disappointed to see the old hopes 10-11 go away, I can't say I'm a big fan of the new holes, which basically amounted to shortening a par 5 to make a par 4 and adding a short par 4 and another par 3. I expected something better for all the time they took to do this.

This course is fantastic! The layout is great with some unusual holes that require strategic shots. Greens have multiple levels which makes for tough putts if your approach shot isn't accurate. The course is in great shape and the greens are true and relatively fast. And whatever you do, stay away from the pot bunkers that are all around the greens! Will definitely play again in the future. One of my favorite courses!

The starter was great, the pace was good and since I was playing by myself several groups let me play through so I finished in 3 hours! The greens are in excellent shape, but the fairways need some work. As other reviews noted, they've put in an irrigation system so there are trenches running all around the course. Of course, if you get in one, you can just move the ball out and hit your shot. By and large the fairways have grown in pretty well with the rain lately and are in decent shape. I probably would have been a little disappointed if I had paid full price but through the GolfNow discounts I ended up getting it for $39 which felt like a bargain!

Pace of play was great compared to other places around Hilton Head/Bluffton. Greens were a little shaggy and spotty but not bad. Lady running the food counter was very nice and the cart girl came around often. Some tricky holes where you have to lay up over the marsh to get to the hole which makes it challenging and unique. All in all a good value in comparison with many other places in the area.

I played this course last year and the greens were in great shape but they are completely gone. There is hardly any grass on them, mostly just dirt and sand. I don't know if they will recover, especially since it will soon be very hot. Not sure what happened but it is impossible to make a putt outside the leather. Rest of the course is not in great shape either. Fairways were spotty and unmowed. Tee boxes had very little grass. Very disappointing at any price. I won't be playing there again.

This course used to be great but no longer. The greens are awful and the bunkers are unplayable. The course was backed up three groups deep so we waited every shot all day on an almost five hour round. The staff is very nice and the sandwiches are great, but that doesn't make up for the course conditions and pace of play.

The course is beautiful, challenging and in great shape. Greens are difficult with several false fronts but run true. It was very crowded due to mid-60 degree temps in February so play was slow but it was worth it. It is a championship caliber course for the cost of a run of the mill track for this area. This is a must play course!

This course is closing right before Christmas because it has been sold to developers so go play it before it's gone! The course is short but tricky, the greens are fast and immaculate, the price is great and he grill has excellent food. This course will be greatly missed!

This course has a beautiful layout, is well-maintained and very challenging. I've played many courses that cost about the same or more in this area that aren't even in the same league with this one. If you haven't tried this course out, you definitely need to soon!

Great combo of links course on the front nine and mountain course on the back 9. Always crowded so lots of waiting and adjacent fairways on front 9 make for close calls but overall beauty of course wins out. Also, after much rain the day before, course was in great shape.

I got a hot deal to this course on the spur of the moment because it was so cheap and had low expectations but I was pleasantly surprised! Course was well-maintained, greens were nice and staff was super friendly. Pace of play was good and was able to finish the round in just over three hours. Short course with a relatively simple layout so high-level golfers probably won't like it but for the average golfer like me it was fine. I was sad to find out the course will probably close later this year since the property has been sold but I plan to play it a few more times before it does!

I doubt you will find a better course at a price this good! Even though there has been a lot of rain recently the course was in great shape. Greens roll smooth and true. Layout is great with a lot of variety. Not much water which is nice too! Will definitely be playing again!

The West course is lengthy and forces you to be precise with tee shots due to perfectly placed fairway bunkers, which are hard to get out of because with any distance due to how deep they are. There are also many bunkers around the greens which are deep as well. The biggest problem was that several of the bunkers needed more sand. I got clay on my swing which led to some thin shots. The fairways were a little thin in spots and some of the problem there was probably due to heavy rains recently. However, the tee boxes and greens were great! The greens especially were stellar and rolled smooth and true. I'd definitely recommend this course.

This course is about as good as you can find for the price. Course is in excellent shape and there are actually rakes in the bunkers!

The Challenge is a good course and an excellent value. The greens are in great shape and very fast right now. The only problem is I had booked a hot deal on GolfNow and when I checked in he told me I had to ride in the cart with another single who booked online. Most if the courses I play these days don't even let you ride in the cart with someone who doesn't live in your house since the Covid-19 crisis started. I didn't think he was serious but he told me that I'd have to pay $10 more if I wanted my own cart even though the price I paid online included the cart. The guy I played with was as shocked as I was but he was a nice guy and we got along fine. It seems a very poor practice during a time when we're supposed to be using more caution and limit close interaction with others. I also wonder if this doesn't violate GolfNow's policy. I would hope this will never happen again.

I always love to play Finley. The greens are just coming back from aeration and they are still a little slow and bumpy. Rough has gotten very thick so you want to stay in the fairway. Fun course!

This course has a wonderful layout with many challenging doglegs and hazards that make you play smart tee shots rather than just hammer away. Course is in great shape except the greens were just aerated, sandy and unpredictable, but that should be better soon. The price is hard to beat!

Finley is a challenging yet fair course. Fairways are great but rough is thick so you better him your drives straight. A lot of bunkers but they're taking care of them unlike many courses during this pandemic. Greens were slow due to recent aeration. Crowded but moved along with little waiting. No entry to the clubhouse with all entrances blocked off and had to walk all the way around with no signs. Very confusing! But all in all I love this course and highly recommend it.

The Challenge is in great shape, except for the sand traps which are not being taken care of, like many other courses in the area. But the fairways are fine while the greens are smooth and fast. Though it was crowded the pace was good and there wasn't much waiting. Food is good in the clubhouse. And the price is as good as you can get for a course this nice.

Falls Village has one of the most beautiful layouts in the area, set in rolling hills and guarded by trees. The greens are in excellent shape. However, the fairways are spotty and the sand traps are unplayable and need to be replaced. For the price it's not bad but it would be a much better course if they would just do some maintenance.