Raleigh Golf Association
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3.4
969 Reviews (969)
5 Stars
200
4 Stars
396
3 Stars
217
2 Stars
98
1 Stars
58
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
69.3%
Recommend this course
739 out of 969 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
83.3%
Recommend this course
15 out of 18 reviews
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3.3
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
42 out of 63 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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Reviews

3.4
969 Reviews (969)

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 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth it.

I’ve played better greens at 9 hole Par 3 courses in the area. Course was over-sold and packed. Definitely not worth the fees we paid.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens in bad need of repair

I was told at the start the holes 10 and 11 were 2 putt limit due to construction. You could have said that for every hole as the greens are in pretty bad shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A good day for golf!

The weather was perfect. We played 18 holes in 3 hours and 5 minutes. Some of the greens have some damage, from the summer and are filling in nicely, but they told us about them in the clubhouse. The staff is always great!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Look for another course in 2020

This course was in pretty good shape back a couple of months ago when I played, however it has gone completely downhill from Summer until now. Greens are horrendous as players don't fix divots and about half the greens have dry patches, sand, and other issues. So don't expect to work on your putting. Also, I know they have been extremely busy so expect to wait 5-10 minutes at each tee.

Don't pay full price for this course the rest of the year, players should be getting discounts for playing on these conditions. Hopefully they can get it in better shape for 2021 because it can be a nice course that is centrally located around the RDU area.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

RGA Greens in Horrible Shape

Fairways were good, but the greens were horrible. Pock marked, thin spots, unrepaired ball marks everywhere. It made putting almost impossible.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice, but short

Course in pretty good condition for season, except for 3 greens that were in very bad condition and being repaired. 2 issues with course. 1. Course plays pretty short even from the Blues. At least 2 of the par 5s would be par 4s in Michigan courses. 2. Front 9 has an area where many holes come together. Feels like you are playing into a crowd.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Greens

70% of the greens were overgrown, covered in sand or a combination of the two.

Love RGA but they should cut the price of 18 in half due to the state of the greens as they attempt to grow new grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Frequent Guest -won’t be back the remainder of the year.

Some greens are atrocious, which we were warned about upon check in. But all greens are barley up kept. Par 3 greens are in better condition than today.

The pace was slow as can be. You would have people hitting into you, but if for some reason you got all of a shot (which never happens) then the group ahead would confront you even after multiple apologies (happened on 1 hole). There was a very “Bro” feeling while playing today. “I can rush you, but I’m gonna take my time. If you rush me then we will argue.”

I have enjoyed RGA as a golf now booking and as a Guest of others, but won’t be back for quite some time. The only thing that makes me feel bad about this review is the staff is amazing, but they can’t control of a ranger is staffed on a holiday.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout. Fun course to play

This course has been around a while. Conditions are OK. Some greens need work, but most are OK. Course is short with many doglegs, so best for short hitters like me. A big hitter would often leave driver in the bag, or maybe have a run at driving some par4 greens, but the course is usually jammed, so waiting for a green to clear would not work. Today, the back 9 was closed, so all play the Stockholder 9, normally reserved for members. This is a good value. Nothing I would be super critical of or over the top excited about.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Greens are in terrible shape

I realize nature and other factors can be involved. But 27!holes, 9 were closed. The greens were under sever repair and not one true putt on any. Course needs to advise prior to going out. It affected the entire round. Would not recommend until this is fixed

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course under repair

Back nine is closed so you play front nine and stockholders. The greens are in terrible shape. Pace of play was bad because it was backed up and the stRter allowed singles to go out instead of putting them with a group. I will not play here again until construction is done and it has improved.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Some Greens Under Repair

Though there were a few greens under repair, the course was in good shape overall.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

The greens are in really bad shape, some had very little to no grass, hard to get a true putt. Course is in good shape, just the greens need a lot of work, not till next year.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Needs to close down for new greens

Taking money to putt those greens without a disclaimer can’t be legal or moral.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

SMH

I have lived in wake county for over 30 years. RGA is on of my favorite courses because it convenient, layout and course conditions. This past weekend I was in shock because of the course condition. We played 18 but I believe only one green was in decent condition. Not sure what's going on but I hope they care of it quick. I'm not returning until they get it right.

As always it was great to see Robert. He always provide great customer service.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in a really bad shape.

I’ve played at RGA several times and usually the course is ok. You tend to expect an average course base on what you pay. Today was pretty bad. Round was more expensive than what they average charge and the greens truly were in the worst shape imaginable. Some greens had so much sand that it felt like you where not in the green but in a bunker. Hopefully they try to fix this in the next couple of weeks. I suggest to skip RGA for a month or so to let the greens get in a better shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Traditional design, friendly people.

Pace of play was average with about 4 hours 10 minutes. Fairways in decent shape. Some of the greens and t-boxes need serious TLC.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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