Me & Ron back on 10/10/24 for some Fall golf. We were hoping…read moreto see some color in the leaves but too early. What we did find were exceptional greens and wide open fairways in excellent condition. This is a shot makers course and if you don't stay in the fairway you'll be looking for your ball among the pine cones and good luck with that. The previous Head Pro, Matt has moved on to Piney Point in Norwood, NC. The new guy is Wally Moore. There are also two new ladies in the Pro Shop, Kayla and Melissa who are very efficient at getting you in and out. The range, chipping and putting practice areas are all in great condition. It was sunny day, a little on the cool side at 61 degrees for a 10a tee time with wind gusting to 27 mph. We had great pace of play and finished the front in 2 hours, it had warmed up to 67 and the wind was down. We made the turn and kept on playing as the group in front of us moving so we were able to play ready golf and complete the round in 4 hours. They advertise to allow 4.5 hours for 18 holes. Since this was my third time playing in 3 years, I had some course knowledge which made a big difference, especially on #11, 452 yard par 5. It's a blind shot until you're about 200 yards out and then you can see the edge of the pond that juts out to the right. You have a decision to make. Go over the water or play to the right & avoid the pond on your left and have 200 yards of open fairway to the pin. It's a large green so a well placed shot will give you a great birdie opportunity. I would play here more often but it's a 40+ mile trek through Charlotte traffic but it's worth it.

Great golf course but super challenging…read more For the price you pay I think you can get better elsewhere. Still a fun course to play from time to time.

The Old North State Club is five stars. I still have dreams about playing this course. I grew up…read moreplaying golf here in my middle and high school years. Old North State was about a one-hour drive from our house in High Point, so a round of golf here was an all-day affair. My dad would often treat his friends to rounds here and even my mom came out and played. We'd also take relatives from out of town here, whether it be for a meal at the clubhouse or a round of golf. This place was awesome. To date, Old North State remains one of the best-conditioned golf courses I've played on. The course conditions were better here than at a premiere bucket-list course like Pebble Beach (granted, Pebble sees way more volume). Old North State is situated on Badin Lake. It's known for having North Carolina's best finishing holes. Nos. 16-18 all border the lake. I have a framed and captioned picture of them, from the pro shop, on the wall in my office. The property itself is embedded in Uwharrie National Forest. It's really scenic and beautiful. We'd occasionally see deer on the course. I vividly recall seeing some crossing the fairway on No. 4 and seeing one moving around in the trees around 17 green and 18 tee. I also remember seeing a skunk, I think in the same area. Old North State was designed by Tom Fazio, one of the world's greatest golf course architects. From the tips, the course is pro-length at 7,102 yards with a 75.1/143 rating/slope. My dad and I would routinely play from the whites, the distance and rating/slope of which have varied over the years. Generally, from the whites, the course measures about 6,200-6,300 yards. At 6,219 yards, the rating/slope was 70.9/132. I consider it a challenging, but fun track. If you play from the appropriate tees, this course is playable for all skill levels. Aside from the finishing holes, several other holes have views of the lake including Nos. 2, 4, 7, 9, and 14. The greens on those holes either sit next to or are nearby the lake. The toughest hole is No. 9, a long par-4 (452 from the tips, 389 from the whites) that really tests your accuracy. My favorite holes were always the finishing holes. 16 is a difficult downhill par-4 that takes you down to the lake (amazing view). 17 is a par-3 over the lake. 18 is a curvy par-5 that runs alongside the lake; a great risk-reward hole. You can either try to take a shortcut and hit your ball over the lake or play it safe and lay-up on the fairway. My dad would often grab some old balls from his bag and we'd hit a couple off the 18th tee out into the lake just for fun. I always looked forward to the turn and grabbing a delicious hot dog from the halfway house. I'd typically get Gatorade from the beverage cart. I once accidentally broke an iron at the driving range. Along with the range, practice facilities include a practice putting green and a practice chipping and bunker shot area. The practice bunker is big. The range has Titleist range balls laid out in pyramids for all golfers to use. I played in a club tournament one time. I believe it was a July 4th tournament because each of us had to carry around a small American flag. Based on our handicap, we got extra strokes. I forget how the game was played exactly, but I remember I had nine strokes remaining after I finished 18 holes. That meant I could keep playing until my nine strokes were gone, so we went back to hole number one. I ended up parring the 1st (par 5) and 2nd (par 4) holes and sticking my flag in the cup on No. 2 to signify how far I'd gotten. In this particular tournament, the players who traveled the farthest won. I ended up winning. I can't remember if I finished 1st or what, but it was a lot of fun and one of the prouder moments I've had in golf. I recall several of the employees (mainly cart attendants) attended nearby Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. At the time of writing this review, Old North State has hosted the Atlantic Coast Conference men's golf championship 22 out of the last 24 years, including this year (2019), and will host again next year (2020). My parents' alma mater, Wake Forest, has won 18 ACC titles and 22 individual championships. My alma mater, Georgia Tech, has won 18 ACC titles, including this year, and 15 individual championships. Wake and Tech are the two most successful schools in ACC men's golf. Go Deacs and Jackets!

I really can't express how terrible my experience with Old North State club was. The level of…read moreunprofessional conduct by their coordinator Tara W. and manager Brian was astonishing. Tara did not know any answers to simple questions about hosting an event, "Is outside food allowed?" "Is this date still available?" "What is the minimum for ordering food through the club?" Not only did she not have answers, she does not reply to calls or emails for weeks at a time. This is a terrible way to conduct business in general, but especially during these stressful Covid times when people are re-planning their events multiple times. Comparably, I have nothing but amazing things to say about other venues in the area like Childress Vineyards and Reid Farm that have been so professional and helpful during our search. Even for the venues that did not give me the answers I hoped for about food, timing, or space, I gave 5 star reviews due to their knowledge and timely responses.

The good news - it's a great golf course. The bad news is that is all they have. It's a moose club…read morewith a golf course. People use their own carts, ride electric bikes with clubs attached. There is no restaurant, tennis courts, pickle ball or anything other than a golf course. No cart person with food or beverage on course. If you join this course you're joining for golf only.

Best BLT and grille service! What a sweet course with great walking- 8 miles of great walking in…read morenature with water views.

The Eagle's Nest Restaurant at The Tillery Tradition Country Club, 214 Tradition Dr, Mt Gilead, NC…read more27306 First time here. Limited lunch menu Burger, Sandwiches, Soup and Salads. We sat inside and it was a little chilly. Next time we will try the outside patio and overlooking the pool and golf course

Excellent food, our waitress was wonderful, and I enjoyed the atmosphere. I will definitely…read morereturn, my friends and I had a delicious, relaxing lunch!

What a fantastic course!! I was pleasantly surprised by the elevations and beautifully-kept grasses…read morehere. The cart path can be rough in spots but all is well made up for by appropriately-priced greens fees. They're definitely working hard on this place! Kudos to the greens staff and kind interior folks as well.

this was my first time ever golfing and this was a fantastic experience! both the owners and…read moreclientele are patient and kind. the cart pathways are a bit bumpy but it added to the fun ;) I can't wait to come back soon!

This is a beautiful park, surrounding a gorgeous lake. There is an attached golf course, which is…read moremeticulously attended to, on site. If one prefers the true outdoor experience, this is a beautiful park to explore. The campgrounds feature only 17 campsites for RVers, and I'm not sure if they have separate sites for tent camping. The RV sites have water and electricity and no cable or internet. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed and cleaned up after at all times. Check in is on the opposite side of the park than the campgrounds. We had a rather odd shaped RV site and I cannot recall having a fire pit or BBQ grill, but we have our own grill. We have our own bathroom and didn't seek out any park facilities. We enjoyed the fresh air, sunshine and peace and quiet. There is limited shopping in the nearby town with a few scattered restaurants and one fast food restaurant near Walmart. Will we go back? Reservations already made.

This is a nice establishment. The atmosphere is relaxing and fun. I like to sit around and look at…read morethe water so beautiful... would recommend and I will return

Very nice golf course with an old school layout, the greens are very nice Bermuda and are nice and…read morequick. Fairways and rough are in good shape with the exception of a few areas

very nice staff and fair pricing. best greens around and nice old style country club style course.read more

Amazing place to eat. Great food,service and atmosphere. The outdoor dining is very relaxingread more

Went with group motorcycles yesterday to River wild for lunch. We sat on the deck and had a great…read moretime and the food was delicious. I got buffalo chicken tenders with fries. Another got fish taco and shrimp taco, one got a Cuban sandwich, another got fish and chips and the last one got I think a prime rib sandwich. Two also got dessert, one a brownie with ice cream and another got cheesecake. Everyone was pleased with their selection. This is the 3rd or 4th time eating here and have always enjoyed it. The view of the lake is nice and the service is very good here. I highly recommend this restaurant if in the Lake artillery area.

The staff was friendly. My friend and I were invited by a member and it was one of the best rounds…read moreever. Course was in great shape. Would definitely go back.

From the time I pulled my vehicle into the 'bag drop', I knew I was in for something out of the…read moreordinary. A young man immediately picked up my clubs and put them on a cart and instructed me to the ProShop. There I met Jacob who got me checked in and I was smiling with the news that my Monday round of 18 holes and a cart would only be $55 bucks, what a great value! I made my way to the driving range to hit some complimentary balls and also test out the putting/chipping green. My group of 4, was able to tee off right at 1140a with an assist from Mike T, the Starter. I will say, this is a very challenging course. There is a lot of changing elevation throughout and a fair amount of water that comes into play on a majority of holes. There is a creek that criss crosses throughout and some small ponds as well. You'll find the fairways wide open, however you'll be challenged for ball placement as the majority of fairways will funnel to the creek or water. The greens are very fast, they are undulating and generally small for the most part. The views are amazing! It's built in a development with Million dollar homes that line the fairway and circle around the green complexes. There are adequate water stations scattered throughout and there is bathroom at about hole #8 where they have cold face towels in water that will refresh you. I didn't try the food but I did check out the menu and it looked like a good mix of hot and cold options. Even on a Monday it was very busy and our round of 18 holes took about 4.5 hours. It was tough with 93 degree temps and 60% humidity. Just a few nits that were not major but a bit disappointing. Even though they had a food/beverage cart parked by the Club House, there was no one to operate it. In several areas, you will be confused on where to go for the next tee box because there is no directional sign. The carts were all gas, not a single electric cart and they struggled getting up the steep hills. The pace of play was longer than expected, not a big deal when the weather is great but when it's 90+ degrees and humid, you will suffer as there is no Ranger to keep things moving. This is a semi-private club and only members are allowed to play Friday to Sunday. Overall it was a five star experience, sadly it's quite a drive from where I live in Fort Mill but I was glad to check this one off my most of the B-Man's top 10 CLT area courses.

It's Trump Time and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The course is first class. Fantastic conditions were…read morepresented by the grounds superintendent and their staff. For our round, the weather was perfect. The staff is so friendly. We all had to go into the pro shop to secure Trump merchandise so that we can flaunt it at our own clubs. Hopefully I can secure another guest spot to play this challenging golf course. Till next time....

Formerly known as "The Point", this lake and golf club has transformed into an overly luxurious…read moreestablishment. Gone is the grey color that graced the outside of the buildings, as well as anything that previously emitted a nautical theme. In its place are white splattered buildings, framed vintage golf photos, and leather EVERYTHING. Leather seats, leather (table) place-mats, leather MENUS (with gold-plated Trump emblems) -- it's nuts! In the previously deemed "Tavern" (now "Tavern-on-the-Square"), my family decided to enjoy an intimate Saturday night meal. The food was very tasty -- my dish was enough for 2 meals! Four HUGE crab cakes, sweet potato fries, marinated button mushrooms, and a side salad. I was a happy gal. I really wanted a beer, but unfortunately they were having problems with tapping the keg of a local NC IPA (name slips my mind). Unfortunately, my beer took fifteen minutes to return to me, but my waitress eventually brought me half a glass of the IPA (the keg was finally able to sputter some up), as well as full glass of Blue Moon -- which she graciously put on the house due to my wait. Service was great, but a little over the top. Our waitress and servers seemed overly nervous about making sure everything was all right and that our glasses were never empty (which was nice). However, I was sad to see that the original, friendly staff that had worked there (before the buy-out) were replaced. Trump National Golf Club of Charlotte's features include: an expansive golf course, aquatics complex (swimming pools, water slide, cabana bar), tennis courts, restaurant, bakery, general store, gym, lakefront ballroom, meeting house, and more. Overall it's a lovely, breathtaking area, but keep in mind it is a private club -- members only.