ALAMANCE COUNTY COURSES

1179 Challenge Drive, Graham
challenge golf.net | 336-578-5070

Access: 18 holes, Public Access
Opened: 1997
Architects: Shape Masters
Yardage: Par 72, 6,848-4,771 Yards
Greens: Bentgrass
Course Rating: 73.7, Slope: 139
Facilities: Practice Range, Putting Green, Pro Shop
Food and Drink: Grill, Beer
PGA: Yes
Fees with Cart: $50 Weekdays, $56 Fridays, $62 Weekends
Walking: Yes, weekends after 12 p.m.

Easy to spot along I-40 and the Haw River, but more difficult to access, The Challenge winds along the Haw River requiring a variety of accurate shots. Despite its location near the river, the course is undulating with some shots requiring a carry over water. Bunkers and hardwoods also tighten the layout. The par-5 seventh requires carries off the tee and on the approach to a green tucked against the water, leaving only a small bailout to the left.

1700 St. Andrews Drive, Mebane
golfmillcreek.com | 336-584-7871

Access: Public
Opened: 1995
Architect: Rick Robbins
Yardage: Par 72, 6,992-4,089 yards
Greens: Bentgrass
Walking: Yes
Course Rating: 74.0, Slope: 139
Facilities: Practice Range, Putting Green, Pro Shop
Food and Drink: Bar and Grill
PGA: Tyler Lail
Fees with Cart: $58 Weekdays, $63 Fridays, $80 Weekends

Alamance County’s premier upscale public course, Mill Creek is ideally located, near I-40 between Burlington and Durham-Chapel Hill. The course is known for superior conditioning and outstanding facilities, including a large pro shop and an attractive bar and grill. The layout winds through trees with water on 11 holes and more than 50 bunkers to elude. The course’s finishing hole has a split – upper and lower – fairway divided by sand and grass bunkers with water extending down the left side and extending in front of the elevated green.

2817 Barnett Road, Mebane
quakercreekgolf.com | 336-578-5789

Access: Public
Opened: 2002
Architect: Elmo Cobb
Yardage: Par 72, 6,922-4,776 yards
Greens: Bentgrass
Walking: Weekdays, Weekends after 2 p.m.
Course Rating: 73.3, Slope: 133
Facilities: Practice Range, Putting Green, Pro Shop
Food and Drink: Snack Bar
Owner: Richie Belton
Fees with Cart: $32 Weekdays, $42 Weekends

Located in a rural setting about 15 minutes north of Mebane, Quail Creek provides an open layout with water on several holes. The par-3 11th features a green surrounded by a lake with a small, tree-filled access strip behind it.

3136 Southwick Drive, Graham
336-227-2582

Access: Public
Opened: 1969
Architect: Elmo Cobb
Yardage: Par 70, 5,941-4,625 yards
Greens: Bentgrass
Walking: Weekdays
Course Rating: 67.3, Slope: 122
Facilities: Practice Range, Putting Green, Pro Shop
Food and Drink: Snack Bar
PGA: Mark Hopkins
Fees with Cart: $30 Weekdays, $32 Weekends

With an isolated location near the Haw River about 10 minutes south of I-40, Southwick measures less than 6,000 yards from the back tees, making it a favorite of seniors and short hitters.

1005 Indian Valley Drive, Burlington
golfatthevalley.com | 336-563-4653

Access: Municipal
Opened: 1968
Architect: Ellis Maples
Yardage: Par 70, 6,504-4226 yards
Greens: Bentgrass
Walking: Yes
Course Rating: 71.6, Slope: 131
Facilities: Practice Range, Putting Green, Bunker, Pro Shop
Food and Drink: Snack Bar
PGA: Mike Long
Fees with Cart: $40 Weekdays, $45 Fridays, $50 Weekends

Burlington’s municipal course located along the Haw River is a popular course among locals and students at nearby Elon University. Formerly known as “Indian Valley,” the course winds through trees, creeks, lakes and over bunkers just off the banks of the river. The clubhouse has a large pro shop and a spacious snack bar and lounge area.

3007 N. Fairway Drive, Burlington
alamancecountryclub.com | 336-584-0345

Access: Private
Opened: 1946
Architect: Donald Ross
Yardage: Par 71, 6,871-3,492 yards
Greens: Champion Bermuda
Walking: Yes
Course Rating: 73.2 Slope: 130
Facilities: Practice Range, Putting Green, Pro Shop
Food and Drink: Bar, Restaurant
PGA: Drake Woodside

Burlington’s private club, Alamance is a tree-lined Donald Ross layout with undulating, fast greens, though not the turtleback style normally associated with the architect. Renovations to the course have been made specifically with preserving as many elements of the original layout as feasible.