We believe it. Our friend, Henry Lister, who runs the Off The Beaten Cart Path web site, took a look recently when he played the William Prevost designed course. Henry was impressed by the improvements in condition over the three years since he lasted played it, and added: "It passed my one true test...I wanted to play it again tomorrow." You can read Henry's full review , and others from off the beaten path, at his web site.
I am hoping to play the course myself this summer, and to explore the community that is expanding around the 1962 layout. New cottages, luxury condos and a limited number of home sites are available. The cottages feature 2,000 square feet, 3 bedrooms, porch, and exterior maintenance supplied by the developers, with prices starting in the $400s. Persimmon Pointe is the condo neighborhood, with 2 and 3 bedroom units averaging 1,600 square feet and with prices from the high $200s. The 23 single-family properties in Scarlet Oaks range in size from ¾ acre to 2 acres and in price from the upper $100s.