The Cleghorn Club: #5
View from the 6th tee box at The Cleghorn Club.
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4.0
379 Reviews (379)
5 Stars
157
4 Stars
156
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
79.9%
Recommend this course
341 out of 379 reviews
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4.3
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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3.8
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
73.3%
Recommend this course
44 out of 60 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cleghorn's mountain layout delivers a genuinely challenging and scenic round with dogleg holes and dramatic elevation changes throughout. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play consistently earn high marks from recent visitors.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 6821 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.8

Formerly known as Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club and Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Tifway 419 Bermudagrass
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1972)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Polo-style shirts ONLY. T-shirts, screen printed shirts, halters, tank tops, tube tops, or bathing suit tops are prohibited to play golf or practice. Denim, cargo shorts, jeans, sweatpants, swimwear, yoga pants or other athletic pants are prohibited.

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2018 #22) (2016 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2016 #8)
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Reviews

4.0
379 Reviews (379)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
19th Hole Specials 12
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 54
Water Hazards 37
Bunkers 34
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 41
Advanced Golfers 36
Locals 36
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 51
In the 'Burbs 9

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always Enjoy Playing Here

The greens are just getting better and better and so are the tee boxes. The pace was wicked fast that day and finished 18 in 2.5 hours. I just really enjoy the beauty of the course and the layout. It is challenging but not too difficult for a beginner/intermediate golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great mountain course

For a winter/spring golf, course in pretty good shape kind of dry ,traps were hard. No food service ( closed for the winter)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

First Timers

Parking lot to pro shop was poor, no greeting, no range balls before tee time due to event. Pace was excellent. Course design was challenging and enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really Love This Course

The weather was absolutely stunning, which made the day playing Cleghorn even better. The greens were in very good shape and pin placement challenging but not overly difficult to stop a putt close to the pin and not have it roll back 40 yards. The pace was great, no waiting, and no one backed up on us either. The water always comes into play on several holes so that makes it challenging. 16 is still down, so we play the previous par 3 twice. There is a need to have ball washing stations around the course as there are none. A couple tee boxes need some love, but overall, the course was in excellent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Time for change

We have played this course for 2 years and it’s fun and challenging but today 70.00 for 17 holes since 16 was lost to the hurricane just didn’t feel right!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cleghorn

Overall in very good shape for winter time play. Greens fast and roll true. Hole 16 closed and under repair. Would definately play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting course with nice conditions

Greens roll wonderfully and tee boxes in great shape. The friendly and helpful young lady who was somehow pulling off working every visible job on the course except for the pro shop and bar made for a wonderful experience. She took care of us all day, bringing out our clean carts, starter duties, made the rounds three times as ranger and asked about our experience and cleaned the carts the moment we returned. This place is high value, good conditions, and enjoyable golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is beautiful

Played a round of 18 at 11:30 on a Sunday in march and it was beautiful and completely worth the money. Will be coming back and bringing friends!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good and challenging course

Good course to check out, great views. Hole 16 was wiped out by hurricane Helen (needs to be repaired). Besides hole 16 being MIA, overall good course to play for your buck!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Only 17 holes

Only 17 holes, Hole 16 damaged during hurricane, No effort to repair the whole.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

OK hole #16 is still closed…I don’t care!

Hole #16 is closed. Just putting that out there but who cares? If you’re looking for a great day of golf then experience Cleghorn. Course is in “winter shape” but the fairways and greens are very good. Pace of play is up to you, no waiting, no pushing.

For an accurate review I will mention the bunkers and cart paths need attention.

I recommend this course and I will return also.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

So many good things to say about this course! Second time playing and it is well worth the hour+ drive. Only issue is they still don't have a 16th hole. Wish this course was closer to me, I'd be there every week

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Will be back again!

I had been wanting to try Cleghorn for quite some time. I used my points to get a pretty good deal.

I was a little concerned I'd feel "slighted" since Hole 16 is still closed, but that is nowhere near the case. This course is kept in tip top shape, even in the middle of January. It was cold and windy, so I had the course to myself pretty much, which was AWESOME. The views are beautiful, the layout is challenging/fun, and it's very well kept. I will definitely be back and I am excited to see what the course looks like when it's nicer out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Mostly solid holes. A few great ones (11 and 15). Does suffer a little from McMansion development encroaching into what could be a more scenic environment. And some of the bunkering and green design is that early 20th century overcooked style. Very playable. Wide enough off the tee and bigger greens. Did use almost all the clubs in the bag. Pro shop was super nice and the I had the course to myself which was a dream.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great shap

Even though it's almost Thanksgiving, the course was in great shape. Yes dormant grass but it wasn't patchy like the other course in the area. Hurricane Helen took out the par 3 16th so we played 2 balls on another par 3. We played as a twosome in 3 hours even though it was 70 degrees we had the course to ourselves. They may he priced a little high because the other courses were packed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Will play there again.

Really fun and challenging course layout. Greens were super fast. Course was in great shape for the fall. Only bad thing is the got rocked by the flooding and Hole 16 is gone. So playing 17 holes right now.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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