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RGA
The course layout is good, tees and fairways really nice, the greens were a mix of ok to looking like a dog with mange. For a public course it’s about average, not many divots fixed by their players, on and off the greens
What's with the greens?
Played many times in the past 8-9 years and thought well of the course. But in the last 1-2 years the course has been a bit worse for wear, especially the greens. Other courses in the area don't seem to have difficultly maintaining their greens for a lower cost to play.
Need new groundskeeper
Played here in the past and enjoyed it. Current conditions are terrible. Water on many holes due to a reported sprinkler system leak, which was not disclosed even at check in. Many greens had bare dirt covering as much as 30-40% of the putting surface. These things could happen anywhere, but most reputable courses will disclose this at booking/on website, and many will discount the rates to offset the poor conditions. This should have been done but weren't. I would recommend playing elsewhere.
Easy but in bad shape
Great short & open layout for if you are playing with inexperienced players. However, greens are in awful shape. I was taking divots on my chips, and apparently most people don't repair their divots there
Pace was horrible
It’s too hot to put tee times out that close and then expect people to keep up with smaller groups behind them. Was told to play the public front and back but when making the turn was told to move to the stockholders because the ladies in front of us complained to the starter. They never talked to us and we never came close to pushing them along. Was looking forward to playing the public back nine……
Decent
Green conditions were hit or miss but overall nice!
Decent
Greens were in terrible condition. No one fixed their balls marks and the course maintenance didn’t do anything to fix it. Fairways were ok.
Fun course
Great pace of play and a fun short course to get out and enjoy a nice day. If you believe your skills to be tour-ready this is probably not your spot. But if you live in reality, this is a great place to come have fun.
Good for price and location
I always like playing this course even though it is certainly not one of the best ones around. Remembering that this is a course my grandfather used to play after the war almost every Sunday, it has enough allure with that to keep me coming back, but the conditions of the greens were really bad today. But all in all it was a good experience and I will definitely go back. People there are great.
RGA
One of my favorite courses in Raleigh. The price is excellent and the course is a lot of fun. I’ve only been playing golf for a little over a year now and RGA is my go to course if I need to feel better about my game again. The staff is always in a good mood, and it’s a good overall atmosphere. The course is well maintained.
This is my go to course and I have never had any issues.
Definitely recommend.
Good
Overall good place to play. Could of been useful to have a driving range
Putting nightmare.
I know the course well so I was extremely surprised and disappointed in the condition of the greens. The greens were spongy, soft, bumpy and speed was inconsistent. Several greens appeared to have had the perimeters resodded. There were areas with crab grass popping up to the point that I had to shift my ball left or right of my mark to avoid spots that would have sent my ball offline or up in the air. I know the greens have been replaced several times but not in the last 5 years or so. Not sure what the problem is but maybe it’s time to replace them again. I probably won’t go back until after the fall aeration. Maybe by then they will have improved.
Value Course
Probably least expensive course in area. Some of the greens were in very poor condition.
Has some interesting holes, but a bit crowded in spots where holes are pretty close together. Often have golfers from other holes on your fairway. (sometimes I was the other golfer!)
Course is very short. Normally I play white tees. Played blues and course still felt on the short side.
All that being said I very much enjoyed the round.