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Luke Hollingsworth | Holly Ridge Golf Links
[Perma Link]Luke Hollingsworth | Holly Ridge Golf Links
Q: Explain a little bit about the Holly Ridge Golf Links for those who know nothing about it.
It's an 18-hole golf course designed by Jim Bivins that was opened in 1994. It's located in Archdale in a great location, and it boasts some of the best conditions when it comes to public golf courses in the Piedmont Triad. We pride ourselves on that!
Q: Does it have any amenities other than golf even though it's a public course?
Yes, we have a full kitchen, bar, and grill which is unique for a public course. We serve beer and wine along with a full liquor bar, and our food is great, too. We have a pro shop and we offer golf lessons. Holly Ridge is also a wonderful place to hold events including weddings, reunions, and corporate outings. We're open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights for dinner. Lots of people come to eat after hearing about us and are pleasantly surprised to find out we're open to the public. It's not a pretentious place here...we're more like family and everyone is welcome!
Q: What are some of the most popular food items that people order on your menu?
We serve a 14-ounce rib eye steak, and people really seem to get excited about our pork chops and quesadillas. We hand cut all of our meat, and we make everything fresh and on site from our great salsa to a tasty chicken salad. Nothing is processed. People may come for the golf, but they stay for the food, and lucky for us some people come just to dine and hang out!
Q: What makes the Holly Ridge Golf Links so special?
Repeat visitors. We feel very fortunate to have so many recurring guests. We are a first-class public facility and we look forward to seeing our guests. We try to maintain a cozy atmosphere for people. Our staff knows most people by name and they love their jobs, so we're lucky in that. We have a lot of regulars but we always welcome new people, too. We make it a point to make people feel at home here. One of my other favorite things is our huge wrap-around porch. It's a nice place to hang out and enjoy a gorgeous sunset overlooking our quaint pond and watching the golfers come in from the 18th hole.
Q: Do you have any annual events at Holly Ridge?
We have a charity event that that is held in August called the Holly Ridge Charity Classic and I'm honored to say that we've raised more than $150,000 for Hospice of Randolph County. That's important to me! We also have an annual Customer Appreciation Event at Christmas where we supply all of the food and there is no charge to eat. We have music and a DJ and it's a real party for everyone.
Q: You must really love Randolph County since you grew up here and are still here today. What keeps you here?
This land is special to me. It used to be our family dairy farm, and my dad and two other guys built this course. For me, the people in Randolph County have always stood out to me as being inclusive and warm, and I feel a sense of belonging here. Home to me is where I grew up and I stay because I love my life here and I love what I do.
Q: What other places in Randolph County do you recommend others to visit?
Naturally, people come here to visit the North Carolin Zoo and to see the potters in Seagrove, but at this end of the county, we have some family-oriented attractions, as well, like Kersey Valley Attractions in Archdale. The have zip line adventures, a famous corn maze, and Spooky Woods at Halloween. People come from all over for that. They have laser tag and hay rides and do a really great job there. We also have a small town called Liberty and for those who like to take a drive in the country and go to a place with that authentic small town feel, it's a nice place to visit. The people here are just very generous and welcoming.
