Went to this course yesterday (June 7th, 2024) for the TYGA One-Day Tournament. I had only been there once a few years ago, and had not remembered anything about the course, so it was fun to give this course another try. The first thing we did upon arriving to the course was practice on the putting green and purchase a cart. Although the putting green was small with only four cups, I was able to create a decent variety of breaking putts, and the green was in perfect condition. As for carts, the price is the best of any course I've played, including Knights Play Golf Center in Apex. 6 dollars is quite a steal!
After putting, we went over to the practice range, which is located on the far end of the property past the short game facility. The turf quality was excellent, which made for some pretty nice fades and draws. Also, for anyone who cares about the range ball brands used, the balls are a mix of Wilson Staff and Marathon balls, with an occasional Strata thrown in the mix, which are all top-quality. The range facility has an upper tee and a lower tee, allowing abundant space for numerous players.
The short game facility also met our expectations. Just up the hill from the practice range is a collection of two greens to your right. There were a few balls scattered around, but if you want a comprehensive practice, you most likely need to bring your own. Also, there were no bunkers beside these greens, so we went over to the short pitch-and-putt course nearby to practice. Although we didn't have the time to play all 9 holes of the short course, we could see that the greens and tee boxes were superb. The bunkers were a little packed down and a bit washed-out, but we had gotten storms on Thursday, and the maintenance crew didn't have enough time to rake every single bunker before the tournament.
Now, onto the course itself, which is arguably the most unique course I have ever played in the seven years I have played golf. The course itself has nine holes, but two different tee-sets to make "18 holes." We played off of the Yellow Tees, which rounded our distance off at 5100 yards. The boxes on the front nine were easy to handle and I got 39! The boxes on the back, though, were much tougher, being placed behind trees and in cramped corners, and I got a worse 47. The course contains some pretty sharp doglegs and some wild greens, most notably on 4 and 5. The bunkers were well-raked, with the greens being phenomenal for a public course. At this course, the phrase "no two holes are the same" bodes well!
After the round, we went to the clubhouse for scoring. While there, I checked out the pro-shop, which was decently stocked with balls and apparel. The attendant was very nice and pointed me to the other room in which scoring was taking place.
The only thing that brings this review down from a five-star review to a four-star is the absence of a grill. Who ever thought of a course with NO food options!? The story goes that the grill staff walked out on the job a week ago, which was pretty weird considering the grill was leased to the city of Greensboro. Now, the grill area is pretty much abandoned, with the kitchen equipment left to rot and the wallpaper peeling off. As such, you will need to bring your own snacks if you wish to eat. The pro-shop does have a selection of drinks, including Gatorade, so at least you can be assured that you will be hydrated.
Other than the grill being closed without further notice, this course is a gem in bustling Greensboro and I would definitely recommend it to my friends. read more