Raleigh Golf Association
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3.4
981 Reviews (981)
5 Stars
203
4 Stars
402
3 Stars
218
2 Stars
100
1 Stars
58
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
70.3%
Recommend this course
749 out of 981 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
85.7%
Recommend this course
24 out of 28 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
69.7%
Recommend this course
46 out of 66 reviews
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Course Highlights
Consistently friendly staff and a fun layout with distinct front and back nine personalities make this Raleigh classic worth booking. Solid value for the price keeps golfers returning to enjoy the well-maintained tree-lined fairways.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6088 yards
Slope 123
Rating 68.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1958) David Postlethwait (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.4
981 Reviews (981)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 16
Elevation Changes 14
Thick Rough 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 37
Walkers 35
Beginners 28
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 47
In the 'Burbs 8
Near Local Attractions 8

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Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Basic/Municipal golf

Short course that currently has some disease in its greens. It’s basic golf for a little higher than basic cost. Good course for a parent/child.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good for the price

Good place to play if you are looking for variety with a cheap price tag. No driving range, greens are not in very good condition, but fun course to play. 3 sets of 9 holes gives you a good variety.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

RGA - Rugged Greens Assoc.

I have had very good experiences on this course over the many rounds I have played on it through the years, but I gave up keeping score this time around because the greens (especially on the back 9) were in terrible shape.

They must have some sort of fungal issues with their greens, because the vast majority were covered with large clumps of sand in spots, making it impossible to putt on - resulting in me deciding it was a waste of time to keep score.

The overall condition (besides the greens) of the course was typical RGA, which was good enough. I’ve always enjoyed the laid back attitude of the staff here, and the course is challenging for all skill levels.

I would just expect the greens fees to be reduced with greens in this poor of shape. Golf courses reduce rates when they aerate, so I don’t see why this wouldn’t be the case when the greens are under repair and mostly unplayable.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

RGA

Course is making some changes which is much needed. New carts are on the way; however, the greens desperately need some TLC. The price is and location are great. If the greens get the care they need it’ll be a great course for all players

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course

RGA is relatively short but enjoyable. It's centrally located in Raleigh which minimizes travel time. The staff is friendly and inviting.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great beginners course

The course is great for beginners learning to play. The price is one of the cheaper around. The course is open and the trees are thinned out which makes them playable for us that like to hit our ball there. The front 9 were better maintained than the back 9. I would definitely like to see this course get some proper maintenance and care. That would take my overall rating from a 3 to a 5 easily. Still it's worth it for the price and fun to play!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for practice

Nice course, greens not good, crabgrass and long. Love the layout and fairways in good shape,

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good value- Awful Greens

This course has always had good prices and availability. The staff is very friendly and will make any accommodations you ask. I know the foot traffic here is a lot but for the value the greens shouldn’t be as bad as they were. Some of the worst greens I have played on. I hope they can take the fall and winter to make these better. Still a good little course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for intermediate and beginner golfers

This course is great for beginners and intermediate golfers. Being a public course the greens are a little rough because of players lack of etiquette of fixing divots and ball marks. Overall though a good course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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