This is a tough course to review. I would probably go more 2.5 stars but figured I would round up because it was such a nice day. The fairways were nice as well as the views. That’s about it. Greens were rough. Looks like they were trying to do repairs. You would think they would reduce the price (200 is steep for a course being worked on). Where they lose a lot of stars is the poison ivy. It’s everywhere. The course is narrow with a lot of trees so one is bound to find their way into some uncharted territory (unless they are Scotty scheffler). Unlucky for me, I didn’t realize it was poison ivy until it was way too late. I guess at this course sand isn’t the only hazard you have to deal with. I give their grounds crew a negative 100% grade. I would add pictures of my rash, but my wife told me that that would be inappropriate.
I don’t typically leave reviews, but felt compelled after such a disappointing experience at The Currituck Club — especially at a $200 price point. I returned after nearly a decade with high hopes, only to find that the course and overall experience have taken a significant step back, seemingly due to cost-cutting measures that are impossible to ignore.
Despite the premium greens fee, we were charged extra for range balls, tees, towels, and even water — basic amenities that are typically included at any course in this price range. The GPS units have been removed from carts, likely another attempt to save money. Our cart’s club cleaner was rusted and dry, and the restaurant wasn’t even open when we arrived. When it did open just before our 7:00 AM tee time, it had no food available for grab-and-go. For a resort course, this is just poor planning.
The course layout itself remains excellent, but even on the course, the signs of neglect were hard to miss. Overgrown bushes were positioned directly in front of several tee boxes, forcing players to step back just to hit a driver cleanly. Hole cups were browning and clearly hadn’t been changed in days.
Worst of all, the starter scolded us for going to the tee at 6:59 for a 7:00 AM tee time — hardly a warm or professional welcome.
At $200 a round, these shortcomings are unacceptable. I understand operational costs are rising, but when a course begins stripping away the very things that justify its price, the value proposition falls apart. I sincerely hope management reconsiders its current approach — I’d love to see Currituck return to its former standard.