Golf Course Review & Scouting Report

Hasentree Club

Wake Forest, North Carolina

NC #55 Fazio #109

Established

2007

Architect

Tom Fazio (with Tom Marzolf; Chris Gray also credited)

Access

Private

Par

Par 71

Length

5,166 – 7,074 yds

The verdict

A Modern Fazio Test, Built For Fun

Hasentree rolls out 18 dramatic, challenging holes shaped by Tom Fazio’s eye for strategy and playability. This is pure Triangle private-club golf: demanding but fair, immaculately conditioned, and loaded with big par 4s, bold par 5s, and strong variety across the card.

Course DNA

Difficulty

Scenery

Conditioning

Shot Variety

Walkability

Green Complexity

Wow Factor

Design Quality

Don't miss

After your round, grab a seat outdoors overlooking the 18th green — it's a favorite spot where members quietly cheer on groups as they close out matches.

At a glance

Quick facts

Architect

Tom Fazio (2007)

Course renovations

2024 bunker overhaul

Longest hole

7th – 594 yards

Five par 3s

All run 182 to 238 yards

Notable events

2014 Carolinas PGA Senior Open

Landmark opening

Premier Triangle Fazio design

Champion Bermudagrass greens

Regrassed in 2017

The design

The architecture

Hasentree Club is a modern Tom Fazio track where expansive parkland frames bold holes with gentle elevation changes, generous fairways, and sculpted bunkering shaping every shot. The routing offers five demanding par 3s, several stout par 4s and par 5s, and rewards thoughtful tee positioning as much as sheer power. A 2024 bunker overhaul refreshed the visual drama and strategic edge, while the Champion Bermudagrass on the greens keeps surfaces quick and true. Shot variety and imaginative risk-reward decisions are baked into the design, making it uncannily playable for the full range of club players while never losing an edge for low-handicappers.

Fazio’s modern parkland identity comes through in the doglegs, landing area sightlines, and playable-but-demanding green settings.

Defining features

Five varied, well-defended par 3s
Meaty, position-centric par 4s and 5s
Sweeping, rolling fairways with risk-reward landing areas
Freshly renovated bunkers enhance angles and strategy
Champion Bermudagrass greens for speed and consistency

Hole by hole

Signature holes

Hole 1

The Demanding Opener

PAR

YARDAGE

466

Right from the opening tee, a sweeping, demanding dogleg par 4 starts your round with a firm handshake. This 466-yarder sets the tone with a testy drive to a well-defined landing area and a precise second into an elegantly framed green.

Play it smart

Hit a position drive, favoring the ideal angle for your approach — the green plays firm, so distance control is everything.

Where it bites

Push it into the rough and you’ll be scrambling; bunkers and subtle contours around the green punish missed targets.

Course management

Shots to think about

Long approach into the 1st hole

Take enough club and be aggressive with your line — the green is wider than it appears, but trouble lurks short and right.

Tee shot on the par-5 7th

Favor accuracy over distance; a well-placed layup will leave you a clear wedge in and keep the aggressive miss out of play.

Club selection on the 238-yard 6th

Don’t be afraid to play an extra club — the safe play is the fat of the green, even if the pin tempts you close.

Approaching the 18th green

Err long rather than short; the front bunkers and false edge make recovery up-and-down much tougher than from behind.

Fairway bunker approach on mid-length par 4s

Choose a club that guarantees clearing the lip and don’t force a hero shot; aim for the short grass to set up your next play.

Attacking short par 4s (9, 10, 15)

Position your drive for the best angle — smart placement yields birdie runs, but missed sides bring tricky recoveries.

Second shot on risk-reward par 5s (13, 16)

If going for the green, make sure you avoid greenside bunkers; otherwise, play for a comfortable wedge distance for the best scoring chance.

On the day

What to expect

Conditions

Expect firm, immaculate fairways and quick, true Champion Bermudagrass greens — maintenance is a club hallmark.

Pace

A traditional private-club pace: rounds tend to be steady and unhurried, especially during member peak times.

Vibe

Friendly, family-oriented with an upscale Triangle club atmosphere — serious about golf, relaxed off the tee.

Dress code

Traditional club attire enforced on course and in clubhouse.

Before you tee off

Your game plan

Bring enough golf balls

Water and bunkers demand accuracy, and those long par 3s are no bargain on a cold swing day.

Check pin locations

Play for the smart side of every green; tucked pins here can mean high numbers if you get greedy.

Warm up all your irons

You'll hit every club in the bag and need mid- and long-iron skills for the daunting par 3 stretch.

The lore

How it came to be

2007
Hasentree Club opens with Tom Fazio design
2014
Hosts Carolinas PGA Senior Open
2017
Greens regrassed to Champion Bermudagrass
2022
State Amateur Qualifying site
2024
Complete bunker renovation modernizes look and feel

Stories & legends

What makes it special

course-character

Five Fierce Par 3s

Hasentree’s par 3s are each distinct in length and angle, ranging from a downhill 182-yarder to a daunting 238-yard tee shot — ensuring your mid and long irons get a workout and that no two one-shotters play the same.

course-renovation

Bunker Revamp Breathes New Life

A 2024 club-wide bunker renovation transformed the look and playability of sand throughout the layout, modernizing its aesthetic and amplifying strategic choices for members and guests.

club-culture

Where Members Make The Moments

Without the glare of major tournament fanfare, Hasentree’s story is told in member outings, regional qualifiers, and the friendships built during club events — making it a true home course for its Triangle community.

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