By David Luis 
Verdict: Worth a Visit
Best For: North Carolina golfers who want a tougher Dye-style layout at a public price and can live with rough greens
Avoid If: You judge a course on green quality, or you hate slow rounds
Last Reviewed: 2026-10-04
Red Bridge Golf Club has a split personality. On paper, it is a 500-acre course in the Uwharrie foothills with a vineyard along the first hole. In the review aggregators, it carries a 2.4 out of 5.
This Red Bridge Golf Club review covers the course at 6801 Gatehouse Road in Locust, North Carolina, about 25 minutes from Charlotte. Some sites call it “Red Bridge Golf and Country Club”. My take: the design is better than the scores suggest, but the greens and pace are the risk.
Good bones, uneven maintenance. Pay the weekday rate and judge it on the layout.
Red Bridge Golf Club Overview
The club says David Postlethwait, a protege of Pete Dye, designed the course in 2009. Expect a stream through the property, 28 bunkers and a closing par 5 listed at 639 yards on the course page. The homepage says 650, so take that number loosely.
It sells public tee times and memberships, which most listings call semi-private. For more state context, see our North Carolina golf club reviews.
| Club Type | Golf Club |
|---|---|
| Location | Locust, North Carolina |
| Founded | 2009 (per the club’s course page) |
| Membership Type | Semi-private: public tee times plus eight membership types |
| Initiation Fee | $1,000, non-refundable |
| Monthly Dues | $120–$440/mo depending on type |
| Green Fee | $59–$89 for 18 holes (regular, as of May 1, 2026) |
| Layout | 18 holes, par 72, 6,767 yards from the black tees, 72.9 rating / 139 slope |
| Best Time to Visit | Spring and fall |
| Dress Code | Collared shirts; tailored shorts or pants; no denim |
| Reservations Required | Recommended; online booking available |
| Official Website | redbridgegolfclub.com |
| Phone | 704-781-5231 (golf shop) |
What I Liked
The strengths are in the design and the pricing.
- The layout is a real test. The black tees carry a 139 slope, which is serious for a public course.
- Hole 1 runs beside the Rocky River Winery vineyards, which the club calls the only golf course vineyard in the Carolinas.
- Published rates are clear and fair. Weekday regular play is $59, and Tuesday adds a cart for $44.
- Senior, military, university and junior rates are listed, not hidden.
- Membership prices are public, which is rare. Dues start at $120 a month.
What I Didn’t Like
The reviews are blunt, and I would not ignore them.
- GolfPass shows 2.4 out of 5 from 686 reviews, with pace of play scored a dismal 1.5.
- Reviewers describe inconsistent greens, including weeds and patches of foreign grass in the MiniVerde surfaces. One 2021 review said management acknowledged it.
- Several mention weak tee boxes and uneven maintenance. Rounds of four hours or more come up often.
- The surfaced reviews date from 2013 to 2021. I could not confirm how conditions are today.
Red Bridge Golf Club Membership & Fees
Red Bridge is more open about money than most clubs. The official rates page lists green fees as of May 1, 2026, and the membership page lists dues.
| Item | Published price |
|---|---|
| 18 holes, Mon–Thu | $59 regular, $49 senior/military/university, $29 junior |
| 18 holes, Friday | $69 regular, $59 senior |
| 18 holes, Sat/Sun/holiday | $89 regular, $79 senior, $75 military |
| Initiation fee | $1,000, non-refundable |
| Full-privilege dues | $225/mo individual, $285/mo family |
| Locust resident dues | $195/mo individual, $260/mo family |
| Senior / military dues | $120/mo individual; senior couple $170/mo |
| Cart fee | $20 for 18 holes, $10 for 9 |
Members book 14 days ahead and get a 20% shop discount. The weekend-restricted plans pay a $45 weekend rate. At $225 a month plus the $1,000 initiation fee, dues cost about $2,700 a year, which equals roughly 46 weekday rounds at $59. Past four rounds a month, membership starts to make sense. The cost per round of a membership is the method.
Facilities & Amenities
The golf side is simple and functional.
- Practice: a driving range and putting green. GolfNow also lists a chipping area and bunker practice.
- Instruction: lessons and a golf shop are listed on the official site.
- Outings: the club hosts golf outings, with events on Golf Genius.
- Dining: GolfPass mentions a clubhouse with a bar and snacks. Details are not published.
Yearly cart plans run $1,490 to $1,790, and yearly range plans $500 to $750.
Best Time to Visit
Spring and fall are the best bets in the North Carolina Piedmont. Summers run hot and humid, and a slow round in July is no fun.
Weekday twilight rates after 2 p.m. are the cheapest way to see the course. Check conditions before you go.
Dress Code & Etiquette
The club asks for collared shirts and tailored shorts or pants. No t-shirts, tank tops, halters, denim or athletic wear.
GolfNow adds that metal spikes are out and walking is allowed. Be ready for a slower pace than the scorecard suggests.
Who Is This Club For?
This club is a good fit if you like a stern test and a low weekday rate. The slope backs that up.
This club is a good fit if you want a monthly membership without a big joining fee. $1,000 to join is modest.
Skip this one if smooth greens are non-negotiable. Our Tega Cay Golf Club review covers another Charlotte-area course with praised greens.
Skip this one if a four-hour-plus round ruins your day.
People Also Ask: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Bridge Golf Club public or private?
Red Bridge Golf Club in Locust, NC sells public tee times and also offers eight membership types. Many listings call it semi-private. The official site does not use that label, so check the rates page for current terms.
How much does it cost to play Red Bridge Golf Club?
As of May 1, 2026, 18 holes cost $59 on weekdays, $69 on Fridays and $89 on weekends for regular players. Senior, military, university and junior rates are lower. Tuesday offers 18 holes with a cart for $44.
Who designed Red Bridge Golf Club?
The club says David Postlethwait, a protege of Pete Dye, designed Red Bridge in 2009. One third-party aggregator claims a 1921 date and a different designer. That conflicts with every other source I checked, so I ignored it.
How much is a membership at Red Bridge Golf Club?
Dues run from $120 to $440 a month depending on type. Full-privilege individual is $225 and family is $285. The initiation fee is $1,000 and is non-refundable. Cart and range plans cost extra.
What is the slope rating at Red Bridge Golf Club?
From the black tees, the course plays 6,767 yards with a 72.9 rating and 139 slope. The green tees are 6,538 yards at 135. That is tough for a public course, so move up a set if unsure.
Where is Red Bridge Golf Club?
The club is at 6801 Gatehouse Road, Locust, NC 28097, about 25 minutes from Charlotte. Call the golf shop at 704-781-5231. One third-party site lists a different address, so use the official one.
Verdict & Score
I rate Red Bridge Golf Club 3.7 out of 5. The layout, clear pricing and low entry cost earn real credit. Poor green reviews and slow pace hold the score down.
If you want a serious test at a low rate, play a weekday and check recent conditions first. If condition is your top priority, ask the shop about recent green work first. See how we score in our review methodology.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-04.
Author Note
I score semi-private courses on published prices, design and the pace and condition reports from players. Rates and dues come from the club’s own pages, dated May 1, 2026.
