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.

The Golf Course is awesome and in great shape...the staff is always kind & helpful....Gary Sweeneyread more

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.

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

Irish Creek is beautiful. They must have an amazing groundskeeper because the entire course is…read moremaintained beautifully year round. Even the driving range is pretty. The layout is designed to accentuate the picturesque lakefront setting. This was one of the first Davis Love III designed courses in the Charlotte area. The tree lined fairways, the terrain, and water make for a challenging game. There is only a small area at the beginning where you are looking at houses- the rest is natural. I can't think of anything bad to say about this place.

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.

it straight up sucks. Cart path is the worst I've ever seen. Greens were cooked. And fairways were…read moretrash. All around horrible course

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

This is a marvelous little State Park with a cool ambience on the water. There's only 17 RV spots…read moreso it can be a bit hard to get a spot but it's worth a try.

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

Good food but still lake food but good…read more The staff are very kind service is great. The view is also very nice ambiance is awesome.

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.

I researched several area clubs before joining Verdict Ridge and ultimately joined this fall during…read morethe initial information call--without ever seeing the course in person. I already knew its reputation and had read countless reviews, and after a few months as a member, I couldn't be happier with my decision. The course is immaculate, and I can't wait to see it in full color this spring. I've already attended several club events, all of which have been a lot of fun. The staff is consistently friendly and professional, and the pro shop is well stocked with a great selection of logo apparel, clubs, and accessories. Mike Zhiss has been fantastic in answering membership questions, and I've had three lessons so far with Jim Lusk, the Head Professional, with plans to continue working with him weekly for the foreseeable future. Scott, the General Manager, has also done an excellent job making my wife and family feel welcome. Guilties Bistro deserves special recognition. Whether you're just looking to enjoy a cocktail after a round of golf or sit down for a full dining experience, Guilties delivers. The food is phenomenal, the presentation is excellent, and the service is outstanding. The daily food specials offer a wide variety and are consistently creative, fresh, and well executed--this is a place you genuinely look forward to visiting, not just a convenient clubhouse option. If you're looking for a family-friendly club with a top-tier course and a welcoming atmosphere, Verdict Ridge should absolutely be on your list to tour. Give Mike a call.

I got to play Trump Charlotte yesterday as a guest of a good friend of mine. It has been a few…read moreyears since I have played it. The golf course is the best shape of all the times I have played it. The new Champion Bermuda greens were quick, firm and green, all of what you should expect from well-kept bermuda greens. The rest of the golf course is in perfect shape. The tee boxes were a little high for my liking, but that's not a problem at all. After the round, we had drinks and snackies in one of the private rooms connected to the grill. The food is unbelievable. We had cheeseburger sliders, chicken wings, a delicious cheese plate, and the best chicken empanadas I have ever had. The cocktails were strong and tasty. All in all, it was a great day at Trump. The facility is the best in the area without a doubt. I get to play at a lot of high-end private clubs, and Trump is second to none.

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....