2016 NC Golf Panel Rankings

[cacophony82]

This came out a few days ago with few changes: http://www.ncgolfpanel.com/courserankings.cfm

 

 

Any opinions on 2016 rankings?

 

 

 

Any thoughts on any of the clubs below (playing this year for the first time)

 

 

The Country Club of North Carolina (Dogwood), Pinehurst (Looking forward to playing after the renovation in Sep/Oct)

 

Cape Fear Country Club, Wilmington (Playing on a guys golf trip in June)

 

Old Chatham Golf Club, Durham (Playing for work in June)

 

Forsyth Country Club, Winston-Salem (Guys golf trip in May)

 

Gaston Country Club, Gastonia (Playing for work in May)

 

Cedarwood Country Club, Charlotte (Playing in June/July for work)

 

Starmount Forest Country Club, Greensboro (Guys golf trip in May)

 

 

 

Of the courses i've played

 

Overated:

 

Pinehurst # 4

Prestonwood(Highlands)

Pinehurst # 9

Governors Club

Grandover East

Lonnie Poole

Rocky River

 

Underrated:

 

Sedgefield(Ross)

Country Club of NC (Cardinal)

Sedgefield (Dye)

Croasdaile CC

Carolina Golf Club

Tobacco Road

Heritage Club

[NCLancer]

Thanks for the posting...I've only played 5 of the Top 50 You Can Play (Finley, Lonnie Poole, Tobacco Road, Mill Creek and Masonboro) so I've got a lot of catching up to do! I am somewhat surprised Tot Hill Farm was not listed.

[Hakko]

Thanks for the posting...I've only played 5 of the Top 50 You Can Play (Finley, Lonnie Poole, Tobacco Road, Mill Creek and Masonboro) so I've got a lot of catching up to do! I am somewhat surprised Tot Hill Farm was not listed.

 

With your avatar you haven't played Duke?

[Sixcat]

I will agree Pinehurst #9, Prestonwood and Lonnie Poole are overrated. I would add Talamore is overrated as well. Not a choice I would make while playing in the Pinehurst area. Mimosa Hills and Roaring Gap are definitely hidden gems.

[NCLancer]

Thanks for the posting...I've only played 5 of the Top 50 You Can Play (Finley, Lonnie Poole, Tobacco Road, Mill Creek and Masonboro) so I've got a lot of catching up to do! I am somewhat surprised Tot Hill Farm was not listed.

 

With your avatar you haven't played Duke?

 

It just hasn't happened yet! I've hit balls at their nice range but have not yet played the course. Certainly hope to play it this summer.

[bcclarke35]

I actually prefer Cardinal at CCNC to Dogwood. But the rankings always have Dogwood higher. Any ranking system that has Wade Hampton #10 in the state just seems odd.

 

As for Governors Club, played in the CGA event there yesterday and they were some of the slowest greens I have ever played. Pro Shop said 9 but it could not have been over 8.

 

I have played the following;

 

Pinehurst #2

CCNC Dogwood

Pine Needles

CCNC Cardinal

Mid Pines

Old Chatham

Rock Barn

Prestonwood Highlands

Pinehurst #9

Governors Club

Macgregor

Dormie

Duke

Hasentree

Bald Head

Leopards Chase

Prestonwood Meadows

Tigers Eye

Mid South

St James

Currituck Club

Lonnie Poole

TPC Wakefield

Croasdaile

Brier Creek

Tobacco Road

Prestonwood Fairways

Nags Head

 

Overrated For Me

 

Old Chatham

MacGregor

Prestonwood Highlands - and I am a member.

Pinehurst #9

Governors Club

 

Underrated

 

CCNC Cardinal

Dormie

Hasentree

Bald Head

Tigers Eye

Tobacco Road

[Sixcat]

Any ranking system that has Wade Hampton #10 in the state just seems odd.

 

 

I couldn't agree more! To add my own personal preference to this sentiment, Linville Golf Club being 23rd is absurd!

[prsgtrman]

hard to imagine cedarwood even is on this list. one of the most boring courses in charlotte imo.

[Chilidog]

They have Rock Barn rated WAY too high and Tobacco Road WAY too low.

[cacophony82]

I love Rock Barn Jones (to me the best value course in the state) - but the Jackson course is Medicore at best.

 

 

Played - at Old North State on Wednesday - new greens and conditions are very very good at the moment. Looking forward to playing Providence CC for the first time on Tues

[bcclarke35]

I also love Rock Barn, really cool course and lots of great holes out there with the water.

 

I played UNC for the first time this past week, as a State guy this is hard for me to say but I really enjoyed it. Greens were meh 2 weeks from being punched which is a little concerning if I played out there regularly. There was one hole, I think 10 which was an odd dog leg right, they had the tees way up I ended up hitting 6 iron 7 iron. That was the only hole I thought was an odd placement. But a really good track.

[Randiesel]

Mr. Clarke- Fancy seeing you here!

 

Out of the courses within 90 minutes or so of the Triangle, what are your must-plays? I've played most of the public courses plenty, and recently signed up for Devils Ridge, but haven't played anywhere outside of the immediate area.

 

-"Sticks"

 

 

[mannimal]

I also love Rock Barn, really cool course and lots of great holes out there with the water.

 

I played UNC for the first time this past week, as a State guy this is hard for me to say but I really enjoyed it. Greens were meh 2 weeks from being punched which is a little concerning if I played out there regularly. There was one hole, I think 10 which was an odd dog leg right, they had the tees way up I ended up hitting 6 iron 7 iron. That was the only hole I thought was an odd placement. But a really good track.

 

I love Finley too but #10 might be the worst hole in all of NC...

[Chilidog]

Good to see another Wolfpacker on here! Maybe it's being 5 min from Rock Barn, but that course is just awful to me. You can't hit driver on half the par 5s. They tried to fit some holes into the space where they didn't fit. I played in the Pro-Am every year for the Champions Tour and it was almost unanimous among the Pros that they didn't like the course. In fact when it was flooded and they had to switch to the Jackson course for 9 holes, the Pros told them not to switch back.

[MyShortGameSucks]

Played a lot of courses at Pinehurst and Dormie Club is way too low on that list. I'd say it was a much better course than #4, and a little better than Pine Needles (both of which I really like). Have not played #9 and was thinking of trying it this year - given the feedback perhaps I will give it a miss :)

[tobaccoroad]

I actually prefer Cardinal at CCNC to Dogwood. But the rankings always have Dogwood higher. Any ranking system that has Wade Hampton #10 in the state just seems odd.

 

As for Governors Club, played in the CGA event there yesterday and they were some of the slowest greens I have ever played. Pro Shop said 9 but it could not have been over 8.

 

Governors Club is rolling at a 12 for the NC Amateur this week btw...

[bcclarke35]

Oh I am sure the NC AM was a much bigger deal to them then the CGA one day. I am not surprised. I have played it before when the greens were great just didn't have it that one day. Hopefully nobody had a Dustin Johnson moment there from them rolling at a 12.

[melo]

As others have mentioned, Tobacco Road is way underrated. So are Sedgefield Dye and Forsyth CC now that it's been renovated. High Point CC is the best private club value in the entire state, without question. Finley and Dormie are underrated too.

 

To me the Landfall courses are overrated, as are the Grandover courses.

[melo]

This came out a few days ago with few changes: http://www.ncgolfpan...rserankings.cfm

 

 

Any opinions on 2016 rankings?

 

 

 

Any thoughts on any of the clubs below (playing this year for the first time)

 

 

The Country Club of North Carolina (Dogwood), Pinehurst (Looking forward to playing after the renovation in Sep/Oct)

 

Cape Fear Country Club, Wilmington (Playing on a guys golf trip in June)

 

Old Chatham Golf Club, Durham (Playing for work in June)

 

Forsyth Country Club, Winston-Salem (Guys golf trip in May)

 

Gaston Country Club, Gastonia (Playing for work in May)

 

Cedarwood Country Club, Charlotte (Playing in June/July for work)

 

Starmount Forest Country Club, Greensboro (Guys golf trip in May)

 

 

 

Of the courses i've played

 

Overated:

 

Pinehurst # 4

Prestonwood(Highlands)

Pinehurst # 9

Governors Club

Grandover East

Lonnie Poole

Rocky River

 

Underrated:

 

Sedgefield(Ross)

Country Club of NC (Cardinal)

Sedgefield (Dye)

Croasdaile CC

Carolina Golf Club

Tobacco Road

Heritage Club

 

I think you will really enjoy Cape Fear and Forsyth CC. Starmount was a disappointment to me compared to the other local private clubs.

[cacophony82]

Melo -speaking of values Sedgefield dye is down to 320.00 a month these days (very limited access to the Ross course)......crazy for a course that good

 

 

Really really enjoyed Forsyth other then the last three holes....moved Cape Fear round to the fall

[melo]

Melo -speaking of values Sedgefield dye is down to 320.00 a month these days (very limited access to the Ross course)......crazy for a course that good

 

 

Really really enjoyed Forsyth other then the last three holes....moved Cape Fear round to the fall

 

I agree! I looked into joining as a full junior member last year, $2000 + $400 per month for full access to EVERYTHING. I would have had 4 years at those rates before I needed to decide whether to become a full member at 40...then my wife told me we were having child number 3 and my dream of PGA quality CC membership in my 30's died a quick death.

 

I was equally impressed with High Point CC. Wonderful course and facility, at the time you could join for $0 down and like $300 per month.

[MichiganMan]

Melo -speaking of values Sedgefield dye is down to 320.00 a month these days (very limited access to the Ross course)......crazy for a course that good

 

 

Really really enjoyed Forsyth other then the last three holes....moved Cape Fear round to the fall

 

I agree! I looked into joining as a full junior member last year, $2000 + $400 per month for full access to EVERYTHING. I would have had 4 years at those rates before I needed to decide whether to become a full member at 40...then my wife told me we were having child number 3 and my dream of PGA quality CC membership in my 30's died a quick death.

 

I was equally impressed with High Point CC. Wonderful course and facility, at the time you could join for $0 down and like $300 per month.

 

Congrats on baby #3.

 

HPCC is a really good course, but I'm not sure I could be a member there. It's a solid golf course that is in really good shape, but there's about 3-4 holes out there (mostly on the back 9) that really sour the course for me. Not to mention the pool area (which is my selling feature to my wife) is not at the same facility as the championship course.

 

Anybody know what the membership costs are for Maple Chase on the north side of Winston? We just built a house in Rural Hall and I'm looking into options in that area. Maple Chase seems to be the best course, but not sure if it's the best value.

[Sixcat]

Melo -speaking of values Sedgefield dye is down to 320.00 a month these days (very limited access to the Ross course)......crazy for a course that good

 

 

Really really enjoyed Forsyth other then the last three holes....moved Cape Fear round to the fall

 

I agree! I looked into joining as a full junior member last year, $2000 + $400 per month for full access to EVERYTHING. I would have had 4 years at those rates before I needed to decide whether to become a full member at 40...then my wife told me we were having child number 3 and my dream of PGA quality CC membership in my 30's died a quick death.

 

I was equally impressed with High Point CC. Wonderful course and facility, at the time you could join for $0 down and like $300 per month.

 

Congrats on baby #3.

 

HPCC is a really good course, but I'm not sure I could be a member there. It's a solid golf course that is in really good shape, but there's about 3-4 holes out there (mostly on the back 9) that really sour the course for me. Not to mention the pool area (which is my selling feature to my wife) is not at the same facility as the championship course.

 

Anybody know what the membership costs are for Maple Chase on the north side of Winston? We just built a house in Rural Hall and I'm looking into options in that area. Maple Chase seems to be the best course, but not sure if it's the best value.

 

Maple Chase is only about an hour from me. Played it when it was still Pine Brook CC but not since new ownership took over. It has a lot of similarity to my home course. Same course designer with both clubs opening within year of one another, if memory serves.

 

I'm not sure what the membership dues or fee structures are though. Good luck, MM

[cacophony82]

I played CC of Salisbury today on a reciprocal... first time i've been their in atleast five years. Add that to my underrated list...1-10, 15-18 are some of the more interesting/underrated Ross in the state.

[Tmiller72]

Wow, that list is screwed up. There's 22 courses in the state better than Linville? LOL Give me a break!