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Harry L Jones Sr. Golf Course

Updated 2026-07-26 · 817 reviewed · 53 listed · Scored from 229 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.1(229) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Junior Golf LessonsGolf Academy / School
Harry L Jones Sr. Golf Course
Services
Junior Golf Lessons, Golf Academy / School
Reviews
229

What recent reviews say

The course itself draws consistent praise for layout and maintenance, particularly the greens and fairways. However, operational problems undermine the experience: tee times vanish from records, the phone system routes through an offsite center that leaves callers on hold, and pro shop staff sometimes deny reasonable requests or treat patrons rudely. Prices range from decent value to overpriced depending on recent condition and who answers the phone.

Praised for
  • friendly staff
  • well-maintained greens and fairways
  • good value for price
  • nice course layout
Watch-outs
  • booking and cancellation issues
  • phone system unresponsive
  • pro shop staff rude
  • poor course condition on some visits
  • overpriced for condition
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Best for: Golfers seeking a well-kept public course at value prices near Southwest Charlotte.
Think twice if: Booking reliability is unreliable; tee times are lost or cancelled without notice, and phone reservations face long hold times through an offsite system.

Strengths

  • Well-maintained greens and tees
  • Open layout with wide fairways
  • Affordable rates for Charlotte area

Worth knowing

  • Offsite call center handles phone bookings; callers report being placed on hold indefinitely
  • Pro shop staff have been reported as rude or inflexible on policy (e.g., rider denial, rain check refusal)
  • Course conditions vary: some report greens and fairways in excellent shape; others report overall poor condition
  • Yardage markers not present or hard to locate

How it compares

  • Rated 3.1 against a 4.65 average across the 42 junior golf lessons businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 87% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
65
4
57
3
17
2
26
1
64

Common questions

What is the typical price to play 9 holes?
Front nine play on Saturday after 5 PM was priced at $36.00 in a recent review; peak pricing has been mentioned near $70. Rates vary by day and time.
How do I book a tee time?
The course uses an offsite call center. Recent reviews report long hold times and difficulty reaching the pro shop directly; callers recommend allowing extra time or visiting in person.
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Last updated 2026-07-26