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98 Reviews (98)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
92.2%
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92 out of 98 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
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4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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12 out of 12 reviews
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4.5
24 Reviews (24)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
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Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
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4.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 70
Length 6225 yards
Slope 130
Rating 69.5
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Pilot Knob Park
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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Golf Season Year round. Summer Season: April 1—November 30
Architect Gene Hamm

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required. Collared Shirts Required. No Cut-offs Allowed.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2021 #20)

Reviews

4.4
98 Reviews (98)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Only 9 holes open.

They should have told us when we booked that they only had 9 holes open. Other 9 were closed due to putting in new greens. Fairways had been plugged. Poor conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place

Every was friendly and helpful. The front 9was closed for green work. This is a challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't know why

Great course with some downhill challenges. Perfect greens. That's why I don't know why they would change them. I heard they are moving the greens in a couple of weeks. Will be placing temporary greens for the moving project. Why?? Just why??

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A real test

I played Pilot Knob for the first time ever in February.

If you are looking for a challenge this is a great course. The greens are the quickest I played all year and this was in mid-February. Beyond quick greens they have a lot of slope and challenging breaks. Unfortunately, this led me to turn some 8 foot par putts into 25 foot bogey putts.

The course is very well maintained tee to green.

The staff were extremely helpful and provided us with great instruction before we started. The views of Pilot mountain from most holes are spectacular.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

The course is very challenging especially with as much wind as we had. I got their an hour before my tee time amd used the range, putting and chipping greens. The putting green is mostly on a slope. Range was great but 7 bucks for a medium bucket to warm up was a tad high. Some greens had false fronts and with the wind it made it much more difficult. Greens wh where great for the time of year. A couple had what seemed to be a different type of grass which was faster than others. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall we enjoyed our day of golf and I'd recommend it as a must play for area courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Same course, new FAST greens!

Great course to play. Several holes offer a great view of Pilot Mt. Some challenging hole demand a smart attack plan.
They have flipped the driving range around. You now tee up from the backside of the range and hit towards the clubhouse... The practice putting green has some putt putt type hills. That's fun in itself while you test the speed.
Everything about the course is in fantastic shape. Will keep visiting this course!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Firm greens

Beautiful course and a decent layout. Couldn’t get a ball to hold the firm greens so was playing tough with all the wind especially. They redone all the greens and they were in excellent shape. Still shot at my hc so was happy. Some holes if you missed the fairway and in the trees, be sure you watch for rocks. Some areas were pretty bad so was being careful. All in all we enjoyed our time. It’s a must play if you haven’t played it. We will definitely be back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Can’t go wrong

Played this course for several years. Always enjoyed it. With the improvements they’ve made the last couple years, it’s the best shape I’ve ever seen it. Well worth taking a day to play this track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Remodel is finished

The course is now open to everyone again. I don't know why they replaced the greens in the first place, but the new ones are fantastic!! The greens are crazy fast now. Depending on where the hole is located and where your ball lands, you could be up for some fun/challenging putting. They have added tiers that make it interesting. I love the new challenge (s)! They even replaced the practice green. It has multiple tiers to play with. I spent a half hour just playing with all of the brakes on the practice green. Put putt came to mind while playing/practicing. HA
Still a great course with fantastic greens. In tip top shape. And still the most comfortable golf cart seats my fanny has seen!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great layout Fast Greens

Nice track. In great shape and the greens are fast we’ll maintained. The grounds are being attended too meticulously can’t wait to see the results when the weather breaks.

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

Good course

Course layout was great and conditions were excellent for November 1. Leaves were well controlled. I went off as a single at 8am. Finished in 2:40. There was a 5some two spots behind me who were teeing off 10 as I finished 18. I can see pace of play being an issue out here as other reviewers suggest.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Friendly course with stunning views of Pilot Mountain

Nice course within easy driving distance of Winston Salem and well worth the drive. Friendly starter who spent some time checking if I should start at the front or back 9 (I was a single). He timed it right and I felt like I had the course to myself. Good changes of elevation and the fairways and greens were in very good shape. Food service was adequate and friendly with limited menu. Would easily play again here. Views of Pilot Mountain nicely showcase the beauty of the majestic landscape of this part of the state.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Played on Labor Day. Course was in great shape. Clubhouse staff was very nice. Ran into 6some at hole #15. Yes a 6some. Waited on every shot. No one in front of them. When we were on 16 we could see that 16, 17, and 18 were open. I don't care about the 6some but it is a problem when you are holding up people behind you. No ranger so they kinda did what they wanted. Too bad. Other than that it is a nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
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
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