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216 Reviews (216)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
3.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
99.1%
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3.5
2 Reviews (2)
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Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 6728 yards
Slope 133
Rating 71.6

Surrounded by rolling hills, Cherokee Valley Golf Club has a beautiful setting and temperate climate that draws visitors from all over the state. It feels peacefully tucked away but the course is only minutes from downtown Greenville's attractions. The challenging layout features eleven lakes and more than 50 strategically placed bunkers. The dramatic elevation changes provide even more challenges. It is seemingly a very intimidating golf course but the wide fairways and clean rough make it much more forgiving than it looks. The fifth hole is the golf course's signature. There is a beautiful cascading waterfall on this hole as well as a stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cherokee Valley G.C. is known almost as much for its practice facility as it is for the golf course. The popular, state-of-the-art facility includes a triple-tiered driving range, two putting greens, and a chipping green.

Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect P. B. Dye (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Cherokee Valley Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Fitness

Accolades

Reviews

4.0
216 Reviews (216)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 8
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 46
Undulating Greens 27
Bunkers 25
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 31
Locals 26
Advanced Golfers 22
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 37
In the 'Burbs 7

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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course, challenging for first-timers

This was my first time playing here and I got paired up with 3 others guys. I enjoyed playing this course. If you are not a decent golfer, you will struggle here. A lot of the greens are small and dome shaped making it difficult to stick an approach shot. Not to mention, the greens were really fast and often hard to read. All in all, a good course and I will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Cherokee Valley

This is a course that thinks they are hosting The U.S. Open. The fairways were playable, but that's it. The first cut rough was deep and we lost a lot of balls that should have been in plain view, then the secondary rough or you may as well call it unkept natural areas were ridiculous. We hit shots all day that should have been either findable or should have rolled down steep hills onto the fairway (and this is a VERY hilly course) but, forget about those balls unless you have nobody behind you. They don't mow anything but the fairways. And don't forget the blind tee shots. Never played a course with that many tees where it was blind ans you really had to study where to hit and hope to find your shot.

This course penalized EVERY shot not in the fairway. The greens, well the pros might like them, they are fast, a short tap might roll 10-20ft past the hole.

For a public daily play course it was not a fair test of golf. Checked off my list of played, but won't play again. Did not enjoy our outing, when usually we like to leave with a smile after having fun. No Smiles.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Father and son day

The course conditions are superb. One problem is that the speed of greens are so fast and the pin positions brutal. You could play a US Open here and the players would be happy!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Highly Reccomend

The Greens are super fast and they also hold well.
Great views. The course is fair. Yardage is well marked.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Afternoon out

Enjoyed the afternoon. 2nd time this summer that I had the chance to play here.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great outing

Course in great shape, fast greens. Snack bar was closed, played hungry. Ready to play it again, bring own snacks next time. Beautiful Scenery, would love to build a home on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Greens

The greens were in very good shape. Made you think about think where you wanted to land the ball.

Front nine is tricky for newbies.

Overall not to long.

I would play from the back tees if you are a low handicapper.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cherokee Valley

Awesome course, in really good shape. Greens were extremely fast. Pace of play was way to slow. I was part of a two some and it took 3 hours for only 9 holes. There was a four some in front of us that would not let us play through. It ended up taking almost 6 hours to play 18. That was the only down side. The course was in great shape and the staff were friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

8/5/2014

well maintained. several blind shots. beautiful mountain views. needs to be played from blue tees to be appreciated, otherwise too short.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
dfa12fff-7b9c-567e-9caa-da3d6cb54cda
Commented on 08/12/2014

Thanks for the review rlyon0680. I see it was your first time playing Cherokee Valley, and we're all very happy you enjoyed your round. Hope to see you again.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Go Play!

Best greens in the upstate! Fairways are excellent. You need to play this one!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
dfa12fff-7b9c-567e-9caa-da3d6cb54cda
Commented on 08/12/2014

Hi CRM, thanks for the plug! We're happy you enjoyed your round at Cherokee Valley and hope we can host you again. Thanks!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome experience every time

If you enjoy a challenge with great scenery this is the best place to play. You get to hit almost every stick in your bag!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
dfa12fff-7b9c-567e-9caa-da3d6cb54cda
Commented on 08/12/2014

Fish & Hunt- happy to read you like the challenge here. Hope you didn't have to hunt too much for golf balls. Our best to you and thanks for playing the course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great challenge

Overall great course. Large greens and beautiful views. Fairways were a little hard ground but still playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

My wife and I played this course on Thursday July 17 2014. We were totally impress with the course condition and the large greens that were in great condition and putted true. We also love the way they design the concrete cart paths, especially if it was a hilly hole. You never felt that you were going down a steep incline. The views were amazing. We are thinking about joining since they have the best membership I have seen in the upstate. Everything included for one price including cart, range balls, swimming pool & fitness center.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Interesting course

Very interesting layout. Fast, firm greens. Tight lies in the fairway. A good deal of local knowledge helpful. A pleasant place to play; worth your time and money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

very challenging lay out

A lot of the holes you have to ride out to the fairway to check it out before you hit, especially if it is your first time playing there. Super course !!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Always a good bet

We live in Hendersonville, NC and Cherokee Valley is right down the street. Very easy to get to and the course is always in good shape. i enjoy playing this course and is a very good value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Beautiful course, and great challenge !

This was the first time playing this course, and what a treat it was. The scenery is gorgeous, and the holes are laid out very well. Awesome drop off shots, and hitting over the big fountain in the lake was cool. I would recommend this course to anyone ! I will be playing here again and again, staff was super friendly, and greens were great. I had to drive 40 mintues to play here and it was worth every second, and at $35 a round, you can't beat it! Make sure you take a cart, walking would be pretty tough !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Interesting layout with unique holes

Great course for the money. Greens are in great shape and are not overly difficult. A few holes offer mountain views and each one is different from the last. Not the hardest course but definitely not easy. Doesn't require too many shot shapes. Usually a straight shot is your best play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

1st time, will be back!

Great course for the price, was a little wet, bunkers especially had some water retention, but fairways and greens were beautiful. Fun round!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the price!

This was my first time playing this course upon a recommendation from a friend that has played it several times. I have one word to describe it "hilly"!!! It was a fun but rather challenging course with great views of the beautiful blue ridge mountains.

Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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