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Overall a good, not great, track a bit outside of Winston-Salem. Tee to fairway was pretty well maintained. However, like some other reviews have indicated, the greens and especially the numerous bunkers, could use a bit of work.

Being from the South and used to Bermuda greens, these did play a bit slow, but did roll consistently. It was more of an adjustment on my part for speed. But considering there are over 80 sand traps on this course, and are the main mode of protection, they really need to be better maintained. At the very least, the ones that are in areas with common misses. It had not rained for a few days before our round, but I still was hitting out of wet sand/mud, and many times the bunkers had puddles in them. That did affect the enjoyment of the course.

Pace of play was very good for a Saturday. We got out on an early tee time, and finished 18 in about 4 hours. Amenities were good, not great. The clubhouse was a bit older, and there was no GPS or any frills included on the carts. No beer cart girls either.

Do recommend, but would pick other courses in the area over this for the price.

First time playing this track, but my playing partner had been several times and highly recommended it. Course was in great condition from tees to greens. Verdict Ridge is definitely far from a flat course. Besides the tees, I can count the amount of flat lies I had on one hand. Definitely fair though. Bermuda greens in great condition, and rolled fast and true.

Amenities were good, with prices as expected to a tad bit higher than usual ($5 for a Powerade). Beer cart girl was nice, but only saw her on one hole.

All in all, great course. Only complaint is pace of play. I will say there was a marshall present, but we (twosome), got stuck behind a single and a slow foursome. We eventually paired up with the single, but took almost 3 1/2 hours for front 9. Other than that, highly reccommend.