Raleigh Golf Association
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3.3
957 Reviews (957)
5 Stars
197
4 Stars
392
3 Stars
214
2 Stars
96
1 Stars
58
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
67.3%
Recommend this course
728 out of 957 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.7
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.0
Layout
3.5
Pace
2.9
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
42.3%
Recommend this course
11 out of 26 reviews
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3.3
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
65.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 60 reviews
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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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3.3
957 Reviews (957)
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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love playing here

Always have a fun time if I come out with buddies, or if I get paired up. The staff is great and can’t wait to see the new renovations!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poorly maintained and managed

Greens are very rough with ingrowths of weeds.

Pace of play is very slow with many beginning golfers and large groups.

Players typical either don’t know or ignore the rules of play.

Carts are not allowed on holes that are perfectly dry.

Renting cart is a waste of money given the above.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 41
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sharing carts

I have played here many times and enjoyed the course. However this time, I did not play because although I had prepaid for the cart, they wanted me to share it. That is unacceptable to me because I might not complete the full 18 holes and want to leave early. Also I do not want to catch something from an unknown person by sitting next to him for upto 5-6 hours.

They should state clearly on their website if they have such a change in policy.

I will not play there again, until I can get my own cart that I already paid for.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great old track

RGA is a Raleigh classic. It has a fair layout, beautiful tree lined fairways and well maintained turf and greens. Robert runs a great staff whose friendly demeanor makes it a happy place. Try this place out. You won’t be disappointed.

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
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

evil greenskeepers

typical after usopen golf course habit of putting the pins in the most ridiculous locations on every green made this an extremely horrid putting day... put it right on the knoll/behind a trap a couple holes each side...but every hole y'all?

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Soggy

Wet day on a not too challenging course. Only completed 8 holes before lightening stopped play. Course is in good condition except for ingrowth on greens.

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

Great course for the cost

The greens were quite good in terms of grass health, but there were a lot of pitch marks all over them.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Highlight of an OK trip

In NC for a medical emergency. Was able to get away to play this round. Nice layout for an intermediate player. The greens were in ok condition some weeds popping up. Overall great experience and play for a rainy day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Been Awhile

I used to frequent this course years ago and after coming back from a 4-5 year break, I was blown away with the course. Greens are still slow, but super pure. Perfect course for anyone looking to get started in the game!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

good day for golf

Staff super nice and course was very playable, greens were also very nice. Enjoyed the round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice Practice Course

This course is a gem but expect backups on nice days because the price is so good!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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