The Challenge Golf Club in Graham, North Carolina, USA | GolfPass
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6828 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.7

Challenge Golf Club sprawls across a scenic stretch of rolling farmland that sits alongside the Haw River. The lush hills are accented with mature hardwood forests, providing a scenic setting for a round of golf. The hilly terrain on this golf course will test not only your shot-making abilities but also your accuracy. Lakes provide even more natural hazards. Golfers can expect a few perilous carries over water. To add to the layout's difficulty, there are numerous bunkers strategically placed along the greens. The golf course is arguably one of the area's most formidable tests. Although thoughtful strategy and creative shot making will be generously rewarded, it’s not an overly punishing layout. Challenge Golf Club's final hole is a memorable par 5 that's definitely tough, but if you play it smart it could also be a great birdie opportunity.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Shorts must be Bermuda length. All trousers and shorts must have a hem. Collared sleeves shirts required. No denim accepted.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness
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4.0
413 Reviews (413)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Brunch 6
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Water Hazards 21
Elevation Changes 18
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Advanced Golfers 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 16

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Fix your pricing

Hey heads up bozos! Your “Hot deal” is more expensive than your “online rate”.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice course.

Great layout. good variety of holes. All challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

consistent course

Played 5 times here in the last 3 months. Course conditions are very good. Clean and covid comfortable conditions around club house.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

The Challenge is a WELCOME "challenge"

Course is very well taken care of. Fairways are good. Teeboxes appeared to be re-seeded but were more than acceptable. Pace of play was good. Layout is nice, Whites can play short, I often play the Blues for a change-up. Greens are always in great shape. Large practice green and hitting net on your way to the 1st tee are a BONUS. Elevation changes are plentiful without all the "blind shots". A MUST play.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too many putts!

I played with a couple of my co-workers, and we chose this course because it was in a convenient "mid-way" location, so none of us had to drive too far.
We were teamed up with a single for the day.

The course was in good shape for November. Grass on the fairways and tee boxes was surprisingly green and full.

The layout of the course is decent, but not spectacular. While not extremely narrow, you can find yourself in trouble if your tee shots are errant. Not much water in play, but some very well placed bunkers can catch you.

Greens looked good, but they didn't seem to be consistent with respect to speed. While most were quite fast, there were a couple that were much slower. My entire group found them very difficult to read.

Bunkers were difficult to play from, as the sand was thick, heavy, brown sand, and attempting to play a "normal" sand shot was not practical. I guess we are spoiled by playing courses near the coast where they use a fluffy white sand.

Regardless of how poorly I scored, the course was definitely in great shape for November, and we had a good time.

I would recommend this course to anyone looking for a place to play in the area.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

The challenge is just that, a challenge. Great for all skill levels. There are a number of holes where a good tee shot is a must. The greens are in really good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

This course is about as good as you can find for the price. Course is in excellent shape and there are actually rakes in the bunkers!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Track

Played on empty course after it had been raining most of the day. Good experience. Plenty of well-designed and great looking holes. Gets a little cramped in spots so couldn’t help thinking it probably gets really slow when crowded., but what place doesn’t?

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Stopped here on our way South. Course was in great condition. Greens rolled fast and true. Tees and fairways were very nice. Friendly staff. Starter was extremely helpful. Loved the layout. Pace of play was excellent. We will definitely stop here again. I would highly recommend this course.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fall Golf

The layout of the course is “Challenging but Doable”. Great round of golf with a couple of friends. Well worth the 44 minute drive from Raleigh.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great play for the money

First time playing here and I was impressed. The staff was very friendly and the course was enjoyable. I will definitely play it again. It is right off of I-40, so it was easy to get to.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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