Cypress Lakes Golf Course — Local services in Hope Mills

Was visiting a friend in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and looked online to find a course that wasn’t too expensive and Whose reviews appeared to be good. This Course had a 4.3 rating on Google So I decided to give it a try. I paid $45 for Green fees which included a cart. Based on the condition of the course, I don’t believe the fees should be more than $35. I will start it with the positives. The clubhouse was very nice and the guy behind the desk was very nice and informative. They’ve had a good variety of drinks as well. The pace of play was very good.The tee boxes and the fairways were full of weeds and Even if you were in the middle of the fairway, the lies were not good. The Cart paths were dismal. Much of the course did not have cart paths and what cart paths there were, it was either dirt or asphalt that had more ruts and cracks, then you can imagine. Although they had GPS on the golf carts, it only gave distances to the middle of the greens rather than where the flag actually was. The golf cart was equipped with a mechanism that stopped the golf cart if you got too close to areas that were off-limits. They were a couple times that I was actually on the so-called cart path that it was telling me I needed to put it in reverse and back up. Not sure why they have that feature since there is nothing to protect on that course other than possibly the greens. The greens were like putting on concrete and some of the pin locations were ridiculous. A missed three foot putt with the correct speed would go by the hole 10-15 feet. So based on what I paid and the conditions of the course, I would give it 2.8 out of 5 stars. If I only paid $35, I’d give it...

While I couldn't drive the ball like I wanted, I managed an 84. Onto the review.

Tee Boxes 4/5 - Some tee boxes were worn or lopsided, but was pretty ok throughout.

Fairways 5/5 - No major issues, it just didn't seem as thick and that is likely due to the breed.

Greens 4/5 - They were punched within the past month and haven't fully healed, but pace and line were solid. About a 9.5 stimp. Undulations are kinda wild, so getting an idea of where to land the ball is important.

Bunkers 3.5/5 - Bunkers had varied sand depths, though I had no issues getting out

Layout 3.5/5 - Very simple layout, only a few holes bring hazards into play. Some elevation changes lead to blind shots, but the par 5s are gettable with good shots.

Amenities 3/5 - Range is there, but was closed today. There is a putting/chipping green but no practice bunker. I think they left the practice green for Las on the punching and sanding since it was really sandy, which led me to believe mistakenly the rest of the course would be. Lost a couple putts to speed because of it.

Overall, I'd play again and invite others. Once the greens fully heal it'll be that...

My daughter Callie has been training with Coach Paul at Operation 36 Golf at Cypress Lakes Golf Course for almost a year now, and I cannot speak highly enough of the experience. From day one, Coach Paul has been patient, encouraging, and incredibly skilled at helping young golfers grow both in technique and confidence.

Callie absolutely loves Coach Paul — his ability to connect with kids and make the game fun while still challenging them is a rare gift. Thanks to his guidance, she’s developed not only a solid foundation in golf, but also a real dream of becoming a professional golfer. It’s amazing to watch her passion and skill grow each week.

If you're looking for a coach who truly cares and a program that builds more than just a swing, I highly recommend Coach Paul and the Operation 36 program at Cypress Lakes. This has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for...