Moving to NC (Wake Forest Area) need course suggestions and people to play with

[CactusGolf]

[quote name='Wedge' timestamp='1392367185' post='8665703']
[quote name='CactusGolf' timestamp='1392222518' post='8652187']
Welcome!

I'm in the Greensboro area (transplant from Milwaukee) and there is a ton to choose from.

I'd be in for an outing!

Even if you go towards the Greensboro area, you have Bryan Park, Greensboro National, Tot Hill Farm.

Tons of stuff.
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Dude...you're making me homesick!!!

You'd be hard pressed to find more really good and affordable coures anywhere in the country than the Triad and Triangle areas. I'm from Winston Salem, but lived in Greensboro for 35 years and there are so many quality choices.

Then to top it off you're only 90 minutes from Pinehurst.
[/quote]Bryan is one of my favorites and you can't beat it for the money!

[sniper]

[quote name='PGood' timestamp='1392250942' post='8655789']
[quote name='cu1998tigers' timestamp='1392245151' post='8655027']
Yes #10 might be the worst hole ever. 400 yard hole with a 90 degree dogleg and u can only hit 200 to the leg
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Yeah, figured that was the one. Not a fan of it either. Not the worst hole in town though. My vote goes to #10 at Eagle Ridge. Horrible hole.
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I haven't played Finley but #10 at Eagle Ridge is terrible.

[dukediv2011]

Duke's course is terrific now with the Bermuda greens, but it is the most expensive University course in the area.

[dukediv2011]

[quote name='cu1998tigers' timestamp='1392245151' post='8655027']
Yes #10 might be the worst hole ever. 400 yard hole with a 90 degree dogleg and u can only hit 200 to the leg
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I love that hole! Toughest hole on the course in my opinion, but it is so rewarding if you hit a good drive!

[portland]

Welcome to the area. There is great golf in the Triangle and year round golf for the most part. Check out Chapel Ridge and Duke, I think you will enjoy both. Also as was mentioned, Heritage and The Neuse are solid courses.

A little off topic but I play out at Prestonwood so I would be interested in trading a round with any Hasentree or RCC members

[Blakester]

I'm a big fan of Lonnie Poole. Just a different course than all the rest. The more I play it and get familiar the more I like it. Also, they have finished the clubhouse and it is freakin' awesome. The view from the 19th hole patio can't be beat!

The biggest downside to the university courses is price. $85 for Poole or Finley vs. $50 or $60 for the rest? OUCH.

[HoosierHacker89]

Ill be moving there around the first of april, so ill hit you guys up them. My wife has a work commitment til then here at home, so i am looking forward to meeting some of you.

[bmellisen]

[quote name='CactusGolf' timestamp='1392397442' post='8667749']
[quote name='Wedge' timestamp='1392367185' post='8665703']
[quote name='CactusGolf' timestamp='1392222518' post='8652187']
Welcome!

I'm in the Greensboro area (transplant from Milwaukee) and there is a ton to choose from.

I'd be in for an outing!

Even if you go towards the Greensboro area, you have Bryan Park, Greensboro National, Tot Hill Farm.

Tons of stuff.
[/quote]

Dude...you're making me homesick!!!

You'd be hard pressed to find more really good and affordable coures anywhere in the country than the Triad and Triangle areas. I'm from Winston Salem, but lived in Greensboro for 35 years and there are so many quality choices.

Then to top it off you're only 90 minutes from Pinehurst.
[/quote]Bryan is one of my favorites and you can't beat it for the money!
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I play bryan park almost every weekend. It really is the best bang for your buck golf-wise.

[Blakester]

I played Greensboro National for the 1st time on Saturday. Seemed like a really good course. Wet as heck from all the rain Friday. Greens were really fast and I couldn't get speed down. Shot 86 with 40 putts! I liked the layout though.

[Wedge]

[quote name='Blakester' timestamp='1393243777' post='8733202']
I played Greensboro National for the 1st time on Saturday. Seemed like a really good course. Wet as heck from all the rain Friday. Greens were really fast and I couldn't get speed down. Shot 86 with 40 putts! I liked the layout though.
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Greensboro National is a great course. It'll test about every club in your bag.

Man I miss the courses in the Triad.

[lightningbolt444]

[quote name='Wedge' timestamp='1393296374' post='8738890']
[quote name='Blakester' timestamp='1393243777' post='8733202']
I played Greensboro National for the 1st time on Saturday. Seemed like a really good course. Wet as heck from all the rain Friday. Greens were really fast and I couldn't get speed down. Shot 86 with 40 putts! I liked the layout though.
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Greensboro National is a great course. It'll test about every club in your bag.

Man I miss the courses in the Triad.
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Wedge care to comment on any of the courses out Greenville way? I work out in Greenville even though I live in Raleigh (commute everyday ) and am curious about some of the courses out that way.

[CactusGolf]

[quote name='Blakester' timestamp='1393243777' post='8733202']
I played Greensboro National for the 1st time on Saturday. Seemed like a really good course. Wet as heck from all the rain Friday. Greens were really fast and I couldn't get speed down. Shot 86 with 40 putts! I liked the layout though.
[/quote]It definitely is a good track and I think the new owners have been trying hard to get it back to where it should be.

Of of my biggest complaints is that they raised the greens fees to almost exactly what Bryan wants.

If the fees are the same as Bryan, I'd feel more comfortable paying for Bryan as the condition is always great and range balls are included.

[jbachman]

Making the move to Raleigh myself, late April. 25 years old and play close to a 10. Shoot me a PM if you ever want to get out.

[PGood]

Hoosierhacker, did you make it to Wake Forest yet. We need to get an outing together. Maybe raleigh county club as one guy suggested

[bbslurp413]

[quote name='PGood' timestamp='1398300205' post='9156231']
Hoosierhacker, did you make it to Wake Forest yet. We need to get an outing together. Maybe raleigh county club as one guy suggested
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I just moved to winston so I would be game for that!

[Blakester]

[quote name='lightningbolt444' timestamp='1393300050' post='8739352']
[quote name='Wedge' timestamp='1393296374' post='8738890']
[quote name='Blakester' timestamp='1393243777' post='8733202']
I played Greensboro National for the 1st time on Saturday. Seemed like a really good course. Wet as heck from all the rain Friday. Greens were really fast and I couldn't get speed down. Shot 86 with 40 putts! I liked the layout though.
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Greensboro National is a great course. It'll test about every club in your bag.

Man I miss the courses in the Triad.
[/quote]

Wedge care to comment on any of the courses out Greenville way? I work out in Greenville even though I live in Raleigh (commute everyday ) and am curious about some of the courses out that way.
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I went to ECU in the early 90s and started my obsession with golf there. We used to play Bradford Creek all the time. Good course and WIDE open. I heard it was having some financial issues and may close. I hope it hasn't. Also played Ironwood a few times. That's ECU's "home course." Very nice Trevino layout. Have heard good things about Cutter Creek out near Snow Hill but have never played it. Also played Indian " something" outside of town. Total goat track.

[tobaccoroad]

Great to see all of the local players in my area!
I live about 10 minutes from Chapel Ridge and The Preserve and have memberships to both. I also live about 10 minutes from Governors Club (where I work). Finley is about 15 minutes away and Duke about 25 minutes. All courses are awesome and I would say Governors Club is the best in the area. No disrespect to Old Chatham, but it is not my favorite Rees Jones. Extremely high Member experience and service but a pretty above average course in amazing condition. Best Bloody Marys in the area though!

Anyone local looking for a game sometime hit me up with a PM. Would love to meet some of you guys and see some of the WRX long hitters in person!
I will NOT play Lonnie Poole though haha. Tobacco Road is a must play however...

[PGood]

[quote name='tobaccoroad' timestamp='1398404728' post='9166765']Great to see all of the local players in my area!
I live about 10 minutes from Chapel Ridge and The Preserve and have memberships to both. I also live about 10 minutes from Governors Club (where I work). Finley is about 15 minutes away and Duke about 25 minutes. All courses are awesome and I would say Governors Club is the best in the area. No disrespect to Old Chatham, but it is not my favorite Rees Jones. Extremely high Member experience and service but a pretty above average course in amazing condition. Best Bloody Marys in the area though!

Anyone local looking for a game sometime hit me up with a PM. Would love to meet some of you guys and see some of the WRX long hitters in person!
I will NOT play Lonnie Poole though haha. Tobacco Road is a must play however...[/quote]

Sounds like an invite to play Govenors Club to me. Just let me know the tee time and I'm there.
Not one of the long hitters here though.

[ej_stinger]

I'd check out Pine Needles too, and I think it's only about an hour and a half away from Wake Forest. I played there when I went back to school from Christmas Break, and it was in pretty good shape in the winter.

[Blakester]

[quote name='PGood' timestamp='1398430168' post='9167607']
[quote name='tobaccoroad' timestamp='1398404728' post='9166765']Great to see all of the local players in my area!
I live about 10 minutes from Chapel Ridge and The Preserve and have memberships to both. I also live about 10 minutes from Governors Club (where I work). Finley is about 15 minutes away and Duke about 25 minutes. All courses are awesome and I would say Governors Club is the best in the area. No disrespect to Old Chatham, but it is not my favorite Rees Jones. Extremely high Member experience and service but a pretty above average course in amazing condition. Best Bloody Marys in the area though!

Anyone local looking for a game sometime hit me up with a PM. Would love to meet some of you guys and see some of the WRX long hitters in person!
I will NOT play Lonnie Poole though haha. Tobacco Road is a must play however...[/quote]

Sounds like an invite to play Govenors Club to me. Just let me know the tee time and I'm there.
Not one of the long hitters here though.
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+2

[Wedge]

[quote name='lightningbolt444' timestamp='1393300050' post='8739352']
[quote name='Wedge' timestamp='1393296374' post='8738890']
[quote name='Blakester' timestamp='1393243777' post='8733202']
I played Greensboro National for the 1st time on Saturday. Seemed like a really good course. Wet as heck from all the rain Friday. Greens were really fast and I couldn't get speed down. Shot 86 with 40 putts! I liked the layout though.
[/quote]

Greensboro National is a great course. It'll test about every club in your bag.

Man I miss the courses in the Triad.
[/quote]

Wedge care to comment on any of the courses out Greenville way? I work out in Greenville even though I live in Raleigh (commute everyday ) and am curious about some of the courses out that way.
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Dude, I am so sorry for not responding earlier. Didn't see your post until just now.

Brook Valley is a great course. Short, but definitely a shotmakers course. Lots of doglegs....second shot course. Bradford Creek is good also....wide open. Long.
Ironwood is probably the best overall. I've never played it but heard lots of positives.

Ayden is a nice country course. Kept in good condition and cheap.

Cutter Creek in Snow Hill is the hardest. That is one tough track. Great layout. In the middle of nowhere, but well worth the drive. If you play Cutter Creek well....you can play anywhere. Cutter Creek can hold its own against any course I've ever played. Bring your "A" game, you'll need it.

Not near as many choices as the Triangle or Triad area, but there are some good ones.

[SheriffBooth]

[quote name='Wedge' timestamp='1398723342' post='9190089']

Cutter Creek in Snow Hill is the hardest. That is one tough track. Great layout. In the middle of nowhere, but well worth the drive. If you play Cutter Creek well....you can play anywhere. Cutter Creek can hold its own against any course I've ever played. Bring your "A" game, you'll need it.

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I've only played Cutter Creek once but enjoyed it immensely. Great layout and facility in general. Once they get their clubhouse built it will really be special there, especially as it continues to grow in. I think they opened in '09 or '10, so it's still a pretty young course.

[Bucken77]

I'd be down for playing. I'm a 10 handi most of the time however I can play like a 25 if I'm not hitting balls regularly lol. I live about 10 minutes from Heritage and play there sometimes. I love Olde Liberty's layout although the conditions suck and the course tends to eat me alive.

[mannimal]

Wanted to throw my name on the thread as well. I live in Raleigh and play just about anywhere I can get on. Was playing to an 11 until I broke my wrist last week...

I'll be out of the game for a while but would love to meet up with you guys after I'm all healed...

The carnage:

[PGood]

[quote name='Bucken77' timestamp='1398785268' post='9195211']I'd be down for playing. I'm a 10 handi most of the time however I can play like a 25 if I'm not hitting balls regularly lol. I live about 10 minutes from Heritage and play there sometimes. I love Olde Liberty's layout although the conditions suck and the course tends to eat me alive.[/quote]

I also live about 10 min from heritage. I have only played old liberty once but I didn't like the conditions so I have never been back.

[Wedge]

[quote name='SheriffBooth' timestamp='1398780426' post='9194587']
[quote name='Wedge' timestamp='1398723342' post='9190089']

Cutter Creek in Snow Hill is the hardest. That is one tough track. Great layout. In the middle of nowhere, but well worth the drive. If you play Cutter Creek well....you can play anywhere. Cutter Creek can hold its own against any course I've ever played. Bring your "A" game, you'll need it.

[/quote]

I've only played Cutter Creek once but enjoyed it immensely. Great layout and facility in general. Once they get their clubhouse built it will really be special there, especially as it continues to grow in. I think they opened in '09 or '10, so it's still a pretty young course.
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They were having some financial issues, but the development was bought by the man who owns a ton of Bojangles restaurants a couple of years ago. Hosted a Hooters Tour event a couple of years ago.

If you ever get to the Crystal Coast area, check out North River just outside of Beaufort, NC. Designed by same group. Great course. Not quite as hard as Cutter Creek, but fun and challenging.

[SheriffBooth]

[quote name='Wedge' timestamp='1398791871' post='9196169']
[quote name='SheriffBooth' timestamp='1398780426' post='9194587']
[quote name='Wedge' timestamp='1398723342' post='9190089']
Cutter Creek in Snow Hill is the hardest. That is one tough track. Great layout. In the middle of nowhere, but well worth the drive. If you play Cutter Creek well....you can play anywhere. Cutter Creek can hold its own against any course I've ever played. Bring your "A" game, you'll need it.

[/quote]

I've only played Cutter Creek once but enjoyed it immensely. Great layout and facility in general. Once they get their clubhouse built it will really be special there, especially as it continues to grow in. I think they opened in '09 or '10, so it's still a pretty young course.
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Hosted a Hooters Tour event a couple of years ago.

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They're still on the NGA Tour event schedule - June 19-22 this year. There's a real Eastern North Carolina swing this year with events in Snow Hill, Hertford, Fayetteville and Windsor all right in a row. I've played in the Avoca Classic pro-am at Scotch Hall in Windsor the last couple of years - another sleeper gem in a hard to get to place.

[Wedge]

[quote name='SheriffBooth' timestamp='1398792413' post='9196251']
[quote name='Wedge' timestamp='1398791871' post='9196169']
[quote name='SheriffBooth' timestamp='1398780426' post='9194587']
[quote name='Wedge' timestamp='1398723342' post='9190089']
Cutter Creek in Snow Hill is the hardest. That is one tough track. Great layout. In the middle of nowhere, but well worth the drive. If you play Cutter Creek well....you can play anywhere. Cutter Creek can hold its own against any course I've ever played. Bring your "A" game, you'll need it.

[/quote]

I've only played Cutter Creek once but enjoyed it immensely. Great layout and facility in general. Once they get their clubhouse built it will really be special there, especially as it continues to grow in. I think they opened in '09 or '10, so it's still a pretty young course.
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Hosted a Hooters Tour event a couple of years ago.

[/quote]

They're still on the NGA Tour event schedule - June 19-22 this year. There's a real Eastern North Carolina swing this year with events in Snow Hill, Hertford, Fayetteville and Windsor all right in a row. I've played in the Avoca Classic pro-am at Scotch Hall in Windsor the last couple of years - another sleeper gem in a hard to get to place.
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Met one of the pros at Scotch Hall. Haven't played it, but heard it was outstanding. It is in the middle of nowhere.

[TapInPar]

I'm originally from eastern NC (Goldsboro), but lived in NYC for the past 10 years. Just moved back South to the Chapel Hill area-- sounds like we have the early makings of a fun outing.

I like to walk 18 early in the day during the week. Would love to meet some new playing partners.

[Bucken77]

[quote name='PGood' timestamp='1398791410' post='9196109']
[quote name='Bucken77' timestamp='1398785268' post='9195211']I'd be down for playing. I'm a 10 handi most of the time however I can play like a 25 if I'm not hitting balls regularly lol. I live about 10 minutes from Heritage and play there sometimes. I love Olde Liberty's layout although the conditions suck and the course tends to eat me alive.[/quote]

I also live about 10 min from heritage. I have only played old liberty once but I didn't like the conditions so I have never been back.
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It's pretty awful which stinks because I do love the layout. Makes me use all the clubs in my bag.