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4.1
789 Reviews (789)
5 Stars
343
4 Stars
330
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
97.5%
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3.0
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Conditions
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Value
4.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
1.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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Layout
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7107 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.7

Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Davis Love III Paul Cowley (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes, hitting balls from grass
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MC, AMEX
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes, during non-peak times
Dress code Proper Golf Attire Required. No Denim. Collared Shirts Required

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2023 #13)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2023 #11)

Reviews

4.1
789 Reviews (789)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Patio Dining 11
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 41
Bunkers 34
Forced Carries 32
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 39
Locals 31
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 27
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 37
Convenient to the City 14
In the 'Burbs 13

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Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Not My First Time

I have known and played The Preserve at Jordan Lake G.C. since its conception as I lived in Apex until 8 years ago when we moved to FL. My buddy from S.C. is in town so we visited the Preserve yesterday, 23 December. James at the Pro desk was terrific, the starter not so much. With a 12:15 tee time we followed a four ball, who took 8 tee shots off Number 1. Two ball following a four ball; no problem, right?
Now my buddy is a ten and I'm a 14 handicapper. The four ahead of us were three beginners and a (I, presume) member. Let me just say a FIVE + HOUR round at this time of year is hardly acceptable. However, the score card does say maximum round is 4.5 hours (still too long).
Now The Preserve is a tough course for someone who has not played it 4 or 5 times. Ya gotta know where NOT to hit the ball.
In addition you need to play the correct tee set, There are 7 from which to choose.... choose wisely!!!
I must say the course it self was in fairly good condition for this time of year. Each cart has two sand bottles but no one uses them from the number of fairway divots I saw, even on tee boxes where there are sand boxes available no one uses them.
The greens were in fine shape and very quick, probably 12 or so on the stemp meter. Again, no one is repairing ball marks but the greens were a bit hard due to weather in the 30 degree range overnight.
Look, this is a very challenging Davis Love III course. Go play, just don't be in any hurry. (it will take all day)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

Impressive course, I will have to play it again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course But....

When making the Tee Time thru Golf Now, the rate was $38.00, at the course I was charged $44.00. Staff member said I had to pay online to get the rate. I showed him GN and it did not allow me to pay online, just at the course. $6 is not gonna break me but.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Lots of great challenges throughout, very good condition. Only small qualm is that they only have tiny buckets of range balls so you need to carry a lot of baskets for a group of 4 to practice before a round. Greens were extremely challenging but also in fantastic condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Very cold day 38 degrees high

Very challenging course. The length was a problem for a senior golfer like myself even from senior tees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cold day and very difficult course for me an 82 year old man. It was a hard slog to get around this with my age difficult conditions. Liked the course but prefer a course a bit eadier.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course Knoledge is important

This course is very challenging so it is important to do your homework before you show up. The more I play this course the better I like it, and it has helped me mature as a player. Choosing to layup and club up on the second or third shot rewards those that plan ahead and are able to make their shots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor drainage and pace of play

The designed is okay but very poor drainage and pace of play. Driving range is poor too !

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Sick course!

Challenging course from the blacks! The par 5 at 618yds is a bear! Will play again and will recommend to anyone looking for a nice course to play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Favorite

In my opinion, this is one of the top daily-fee courses in the area. The staff is very friendly, the course is playable for all skill levels, and the condition is better than you would expect... except for the bunkers, which are mostly gravel pits that are more likely to damage your club than test your game. Everything else is so good, the bunker situation doesn't make sense.

I will keep playing the course and would definitely recommend it to friends.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 317
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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