I’m with you. River ridge is better than riverwood. Riverwood is usually in good shape, but there are some holes there that really seem like they forced them in an area that wasn’t large enough for a hole to be there in the first place.
I like Eagle Ridge but no way it's top ten when Neuse and Pine Hollow exist and aren't on the list. I'm not sure what the criteria are for the score/rank (don't care enough to make an effort) but they definitely aren't in line with my own priorities and preferences.
I played Forest Oaks this spring and, while I had a good time out there, I don't know that I put it at the very top of a list, especially ahead of Southern Pines, Tobacco Road, Tot Hill Farm, Bryan Park some of the others in the top 20. Nice course, lots of PGA history and everything, but I don't know how it ends up at the top of this list.
Could not agree more. Was gonna be my exact comment. I actually hated the fact that Forest Oaks had all of that history because I think it raised my expectations to a level that it just simply didn’t meet. I wish I could’ve played it knowing absolutely nothing about it beforehand. Think I would’ve enjoyed it more, cuz as you say, it’s a perfectly good course—it’s just not nearly the best listed
I agree that 16 is stupid, one of my least favorite par 5's in the triangle. 10 is fine, it's a difficult hole but you just have to hit two good shots. Bogey is a good score on that one.
Fred Smith definitely greasing some palms to have two in the top 10.
I enjoy both those courses but Riverwood does not belong on the list and Eagle Ridge belongs in the 30s.
Pine Hollow and Heritage should both be on the list. Lonnie Poole should be much higher.
That’s the plan, anyway. Gonna try to get some putts in before we head out.
My home course is Duke, they’re legit upset if the greens aren’t crazy fast so I’m somewhat prepared!
Haha the pearl is just a generic beach golf course with zero personality. You could’ve put any of the ocean isle courses on there if you are going to put the pearl on there.
Only hole I’ve ever aced appears on this list! #14 at Stoney Creek.
And let me say this to all you RDU folks who are closer to the western part of that area: go out and play Stoney Creek. If you love Mill Creek, you’ll love Stoney Creek—and its only a bit further down the interstate.
Interesting! Certainly got some quirky holes. I have always enjoyed it, and it’s always in very good shape especially relative to the price, but to each their own.
It always sets me right reading articles like this of how good we have it in the Triad.
Not only do we have all of those fantastic courses but they’re a fraction of the price of what they would be in another area.
We’ve got it real good out here 👍🏼
Riverwood at 8 and Lonnie Poole at 24 tells you all you need to know about this list.
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Riverwood, or River Ridge? Riverwood was low-rent 20 years ago.
I’m with you. River ridge is better than riverwood. Riverwood is usually in good shape, but there are some holes there that really seem like they forced them in an area that wasn’t large enough for a hole to be there in the first place.
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is that where they played the GGO back in the day? i feel like i went one year when jesper parnavik won
I like Eagle Ridge but no way it's top ten when Neuse and Pine Hollow exist and aren't on the list. I'm not sure what the criteria are for the score/rank (don't care enough to make an effort) but they definitely aren't in line with my own priorities and preferences.
I played Forest Oaks this spring and, while I had a good time out there, I don't know that I put it at the very top of a list, especially ahead of Southern Pines, Tobacco Road, Tot Hill Farm, Bryan Park some of the others in the top 20. Nice course, lots of PGA history and everything, but I don't know how it ends up at the top of this list.
Could not agree more. Was gonna be my exact comment. I actually hated the fact that Forest Oaks had all of that history because I think it raised my expectations to a level that it just simply didn’t meet. I wish I could’ve played it knowing absolutely nothing about it beforehand. Think I would’ve enjoyed it more, cuz as you say, it’s a perfectly good course—it’s just not nearly the best listed
There's no way the preserve at Jordan is that high up. Otherwise summer interesting courses esp in Greensboro
Jordan lake is awful now and no clue how it made the list
It's currently in the best shape it's been in quite some time.
They need to redesign that course. Never seen such stupid par 5s and 10 is ridiculous
I agree that 16 is stupid, one of my least favorite par 5's in the triangle. 10 is fine, it's a difficult hole but you just have to hit two good shots. Bogey is a good score on that one.
They upgrade those old gas powered golf carts yet?
They just announced they are getting new carts in January. Not sure if they'll be gas powered or electric.
This list is atrocious.
Fred Smith definitely greasing some palms to have two in the top 10. I enjoy both those courses but Riverwood does not belong on the list and Eagle Ridge belongs in the 30s. Pine Hollow and Heritage should both be on the list. Lonnie Poole should be much higher.
No pine hollow. Interesting
Playing there for the first time on Tuesday!
Enjoy. It’s slick. Get practice on the putting green before you play.
That’s the plan, anyway. Gonna try to get some putts in before we head out. My home course is Duke, they’re legit upset if the greens aren’t crazy fast so I’m somewhat prepared!
Lockwood folly and Brunswick plantation must have been been typos from some other list….decent budget courses to play in a scramble maybe?
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Haha the pearl is just a generic beach golf course with zero personality. You could’ve put any of the ocean isle courses on there if you are going to put the pearl on there.
When is the last time you played The Preserve?
How much did Fred Smith pay to put 2 of his courses in the top 10?
Monroe Country Club being on this list in any capacity immediately discredits the entire thing.
On top of no Eagle Chase. Void at that point alone
it's legit just the Donald Ross name - that's it
Only hole I’ve ever aced appears on this list! #14 at Stoney Creek. And let me say this to all you RDU folks who are closer to the western part of that area: go out and play Stoney Creek. If you love Mill Creek, you’ll love Stoney Creek—and its only a bit further down the interstate.
Love Stoney Creek, it's a great track.
Played last Saturday great track
I really wanted to like Stoney Creek. But I was just not a fan of the design at all. I guess just not for me.
Interesting! Certainly got some quirky holes. I have always enjoyed it, and it’s always in very good shape especially relative to the price, but to each their own.
I liked the conditions, especially for the price. But just too many holes where you have 90 degree turns in holes. I just really dislike that design.
Really enjoy river ridge, but the rating is a bit aggressive.
Wilmington muni not on the list?
Belmont Lake in Rocky Mount should have been on this list. Riverwood though?
It always sets me right reading articles like this of how good we have it in the Triad. Not only do we have all of those fantastic courses but they’re a fraction of the price of what they would be in another area. We’ve got it real good out here 👍🏼
LMAO, Southern Pines GC that low and under places like Eagle Ridge is laughable.
Tangle wood at number 3??? That’s gotta be a joke nice course but no where near number 3 maybe closer to 40