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
Avg Rating
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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Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens Need work. Golfers do not respect this course

There were a lot of angry golfers out there as several greens had hack marks from missed putts. People do not take care of this course well. Greens were bumpy and slow.

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

Great course for the money

This was my first time playing. The course is short, , but had enough character to keep you interested. The greens are in a bit of rough shape, but everything else was excellent!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Some of the worst greens you can find. Clearly not maintained. Terrible course layout. Multiple holes right next to each other. Have to cross a busy road at the end. Pace of play is slow. Staff seems preoccupied. Don’t have enough carts. No range. Fine for very beginner golfers due to hardly any hazards.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
1.0
First Time Playing

Goat Farm

Just save your money. Zero effort to maintain this course. Greens are worse than anything Iv ever seen.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens have crab grass growing throw them, nobody repairs ball divots so true putting is hit or miss.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Greens

The greens are the absolute worst in the area. Between the un-repaired ball marks, weeds, lack of mowing, lack of grass, disease and general oversight and lack of maintenance, you could hardly read, let alone make a put. Very inconsistent from green to green and only went from bad to worse and back to bad.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good not great

Course in very good shape, greens…not so much. Appeared to be covered in crabgrass.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Previously Played

NOT ENOUGH CARTS!!

Don’t come if you get a tee time after 9am. You will be waiting on a cart for 30+ minutes and tee off late

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Fun, forgiving course that needs some help.

The layout is great. The fairways are forgiving. The staff is friendly, and the pricing is reasonable. The only gripe is the greens. Nobody seems to repair their ball marks on the greens, and the greens play exceptionally slow. It appeared as though somebody had been stepping on their ball leaving massive indents.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need some improvements

Fairways were nice. The greens need some work and will play best when rolled, the rain prevented that so the greens were not as good as they could be. I was disappointed with the drinking water on the course.. There are less water stations than there used to be and on this day none of the water was not fresh or cold.. Sad for a 90+ degree day.. Staff was courteous and friendly!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid starter course. Greens are in rough shape but you get what you pay for

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not for serious golfers

Brother traveled from Florida to play golf with me and unfortunately I recommend this course. I played RGA several times and the greens and tee boxes are in bad shape. Sand and weeds have taken over. Staff members are awesome and friendly, club house is stocked and we'll displayed. Putting and chipping area is in tip top shape. MORE EFFORT ON THE COURSE PLEASE.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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