Golf Links

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The hallmark of Bentwinds is its beautiful and challenging championship 18-hole golf course. The 6,466-yard course, sculpted from the natural splendor of the gently-rolling countryside, features fairways of lush Bermuda and greens of Bentgrass. Golfers of all skill levels will find excitement on this course. Our Website's Course Tour provides an insight into our variety of fairways which present a suitable challenge for the expert, yet are forgiving enough for the weekend player.

Brier Creek - Private

Brier Creek Country Club(private) 9410 Club Hill Dr Raleigh, NC 27617 (919)206-4653, fax (919)206-4655 Located just outside of Raleigh, Brier Creek was designed to reflect the natural beauty of the area, offering versatility, playability, challenge, and sensitivity to the local environment. Arnold Palmer has designed a course at Brier Creek that winds through mature hardwood forests, lakes, and protected wetlands. This 6,945 yard par 72 course has 4 sets of tees to challenge a variety of handicaps.

Crooked Creek - Semi-Private

Crooked Creek 4621 Shady Greens Dr., Fuquay-Varina• (919) 557-7529 Championship Yardage: 6704 Slope: 120 Par: 72 Men's Yardage: 6028 Slope: 116 Par: 72 Other Yardage: 5296 Slope: 112 Par: 72 Ladies' Yardage: 4978 Slope: 114 Par: 72

Devils Ridge - Private

Devil's Ridge Golf Club 5107 Linksland Dr., Holly Springs• (919) 557-6100 Championship Yardage: 7002 Slope: 138 Par: 72 Men's Yardage: 6430 Slope: 127 Par: 72 Other Yardage: 5852 Slope: 120 Par: 72 Ladies' Yardage: 5244 Slope: 121 Par: 72 Walking is restricted, although we wouldn't recommend it anyway. Approximate cost, including cart, is $40 Monday to Thursday, $45 on Fridays and $49 on weekends.

Eagle Ridge - Semi=Private

Eagle Ridge Golf Club(public) 565 Competition Road Raleigh, NC 27603 (919)661-6300 No two holes are similar, and each has its own desired approach for maximum success. Various elements are used to alter, restrict, reward or "shape" the shots played. Sequence, variety and sophistication of the design place different demands on a golfer. Eagle Ridge's design asks each golfer for their best effort to be successful, yet it allows for a "safe play" if the player's ability cannot meet the challenge.Secondly, the views throughout the course work as a theme. Spectacular elevation changes, and tree lined fairways mark this layout as "unmatchable" in many ways.The routing and shaping of this facility's fairways and greens create the proper drainage, air movement and sunlight for "fine" turf. The greens and tees are very large in order to provide maximum freedom with tee and pin positions. These factors "reward" positive results.

Glen Laurel - Semi Private

The Neuse Golf Club The course features beautiful rolling fairways that challenge golfers of every caliber. Need to sharpen your skills? A driving range is adjacent to the course. On-site professionals offer lessons and manage a fully stocked golf shop. Men's and ladies' leagues are available for regular play, and there's the Grille Room waiting for you after a satisfying round of golf.

Governors Club - Private

While Governors Club provides its members with a wide variety of amenities, golf occupies center stage within the community. Jack Nicklaus personally designed Governors Club 27 hole golf course to combine challenge and beauty. The layout follows the natural contours of Edwards Mountain, skirting serene lakes and quiet woodlands while winding through the neighborhoods of Governors Club and wooded valleys of lush Carolina foliage. It’s easy to understand why those that can play golf anywhere in the world return here.

Hedingham - Semi-Private

Hedingham Golf Club 4801 Harbour Town Dr., Raleigh• (910) 250-3030 Championship Yardage: 6675 Slope: 121 Par: 72 Men's Yardage: 6276 Slope: 116 Par: 72 Other Yardage: 5565 Slope: 107 Par: 72 Ladies' Yardage: 4845 Slope: 107 Par: 72 You can walk only at the end of the day. Approximate cost, including cart, is $29 Monday through Thursday, $32 on Friday and $38 on weekends.

Heritage - Semi-Private

Located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, The Heritage Golf Course is a challenging, yet player friendly "American Links." We are proud to have been Voted "North Carolina's Best New Course" in 2002 and Rated 4 1/2 Stars in 2004 both by North Carolina Magazine.

Lochmere - Semi-Private

Lochmere Golf Club 2511 Kildaire Farms Rd., Cary• (910) 851-0611 Championship Yardage: 6867 Slope: 124 Par: 72 Men's Yardage: 6156 Slope: 116 Par: 72 Ladies' Yardage: 5052 Slope: 113 Par: 74 The course is walkable for the dedicated, and you can walk anytime except before 2 PM on weekends. Approximate cost, including cart, is $33 Monday through Thursday, $40 on Friday and $45 on weekends.

MacGregor Downs - Private

MacGregor Downs is annually rated as one of the best courses in the southeastern United States because of the impeccable playing conditions. Bentgrass greens, tree-lined Bermuda fairways, five sets of tee boxes, renovated bunkers and cart paths, multiple water hazards, and the signature 18th hole provide a perfect round of golf on this winding course where no two holes are adjacent.

Preston Wood - Private

Prestonwood Country Club offers 54 holes of championship-caliber golf. The spectacular course takes full advantage of the area's gently rolling land. It boasts of uncompromising vision and impeccable execution. Our professional staff is readily available to offer golf lessons and valuable advice.

Raleigh Country Club - Private

Raleigh Country Club(private) 400 S Peartree Ln Raleigh, NC 27610 (919)231-6451, fax (919)231-5502 This course has plenty of water hazards and trees that come into play throughout its design. The greens are undulating and kept in excellent condition. This club hosts the Nike Tour Carolina Classic and has been played by legends such as Julius Bovos, Mickey Wright and Joanne Corner.

River Ridge - Semi-Private

River Ridge Golf Club(semi-private) 3224 Auburn-Knightdale Rd Raleigh, NC 27610 (919)661-8374, fax (919)661-9919 This course has the feel of being in the mountains with its hilly terrain and heavy population of trees. Each hole has its unique character and many are dogleg configurations. Water comes into play on eleven of the eighteen holes, including #5, a 375-yard, par 4, which has a pond sitting in front of the green. Walking is permitted before 10 AM weekdays and after 1:30 PM on weekends. This course hosted the 1998 Tear Drop Tour event. The 5,769-yard men's tee also has a ladies' course rating of 73.6 and slope of 132.

Riverwood - Semi-Private

Riverwood Golf Club is a championship layout set in the beautiful rolling terrain along the Neuse River in Clayton, NC. Golf Course Designer, David Postlethwait, created 27 holes of the most dramatic golf you can play in North Carolina. When Riverwood opened in 1997, North Carolina Magazine ranked it in the “Top Ten Best New Courses in North Carolina.”

The Crossing - Semi-Private

With our signature hole island green 12th hole, The Crossings Golf Club is one of the most unique layouts in the Triangle area. With four sets of tees, the golf course presents a fair test to golfers of all skill levels and abilities. Course Architect Ron Garl has created a gem in Durham which can be added to his other highly acclaimed layouts: TPC Prestancia (site of the Senior PGA Tour American Express Invitational); Golden Ocala (Voted Top 100 Best Public Courses by Golf Digest); The Tradition Club (Myrtle Beach, SC) and Wooden Sticks (recently named best new courses in Canada), just to name a few.

The Preserve - Semi-Private

The Preserve at Jordan Lake is the first and only golf community adjacent to Jordan Lake. Thus we are pleased to announce our association with PGA Tour Champion Davis Love III.

TPC Wakefield - Private

TPC at Wakefield Plantation(public) Raleigh, NC 27587 (919)562-7909 This is the second TPC course in North Carolina and the thirtieth overall.

Treyburn - Private

Tom Fazio, who was recently recognized as the Best Golf Course Designer by Golf Digest Magazine, has designed a championship golf course which is the centerpiece of one of the best-kept secrets in the Southeast. Sculpted into the rolling hills of northern Durham, Treyburn is currently ranked as the #9 golf course in North Carolina and #1 in the Triangle area. The course's unique design and blend of community life has been rewarded with the recognition as one of the top 100 golf/residential communities in America. The par 72 stretches out to just over 7,000 yards from the Championship tees. The course has five different sets of tees to accommodate players of all abilities. Our signature hole is #18, which plays a demanding 450 yards over a winding creek to one of the most challenging greens on the course. To make a par 4 on this hole will certainly make the golfer's round a lasting memory.

Wake Forest - Semi-Private

Wake Forest Country Club 13239 Capitol Blvd., Wake Forest• (919) 556-3416 Championship Yardage: 6956 Slope: 135 Par: 72 Men's Yardage: 6525 Slope: 129 Par: 72 Other Yardage: 6109 Slope: 126 Par: 72 Ladies' Yardage: 5124 Slope: 122 Par: 72 Walking is restricted to after 2 PM on weekends; the course is walkable though hilly in places. Approximate cost, including cart, is $30 Monday through Thursday, $32 on Friday and $40 on weekends

Wildwood Green - Semi-Private

Wildwood Green Golf Course(semi-private) 3000 Bally Bunion Way Raleigh, NC 27613 (919)846-8376, fax (919)846-1543 This course underwent a $1.6 million renovation during 1996, and reopened April 11, 1997. The rough is now being grown with fescue, and the fairways are still narrow. The course was lengthened to 6,500 yards from the championship tees. A cart is mandatory on weekends until 2 AM for non-members and 11 AM for members. The 5,865-yard men's tee also has a ladies' course rating of 72.4 and a slope of 128. Walk anytime except weekends before 2 PM. Approximate cost, including cart, is $38 weekdays and $48 on weekends.

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