Raleigh Golf Association
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3.4
972 Reviews (972)
5 Stars
201
4 Stars
397
3 Stars
218
2 Stars
98
1 Stars
58
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
69.8%
Recommend this course
742 out of 972 reviews
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3.7
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 21 reviews
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3.3
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
67.2%
Recommend this course
43 out of 64 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
972 Reviews (972)

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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Save your money!

The greens are unplayable. Normally I enjoy playing this course, but it is in such poor shape that I will not play there again. There was a disclaimer about greens condition, but it was not nearly as descriptive as it should have been. The course should be closed until the repairs are completed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value, poor conditions

Nice layout. Poor green conditions and sparse fairways. Good for a quick round to swing clubs but not for a serious game.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

12 minutes per shot

I have been a few times and enjoyed it. Went on Thursday 4/19 and was backed up 3 sets of players at 1st Tee. Nobody was playing back nine. I had to wait around 10 minutes per swing. Ended up leaving after playing the third hole without asking for a rain check. My fault for 5:10pm tee time. Way too busy. Nobody was playing back nine and I asked if I should tee off from there when I arrived. Chalked it up to accidental planning on courses part. I will for sure go back but not on a Thursday afternoon.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs a lot of work

While this course has a lot of promise, it failed to deliver in a lot of areas. The Good - The staff was extremely nice and welcoming. The BAD - The back nine needs to be blown up on a few holes, most notably # 14, # 16, and # 17. We played the blue tees, which are the back tees. #14 your drive needs to be hit so far right to keep it in play - and to the right is a hazard. If you hit the middle of the fairway - which my ball did, I ended up about 3 feet from the OB on the left side. # 16 the fairway slopes from right to left. If you hit too far left - you are in the hazard. Because you see this from the tee box - the tendency is to hit to the right. Trees limbs are hanging over the right side and don't allow an escape. I hit my tee shot on the right side, and I had to hit a low shot to the middle of the fairway, which just kept running to the left and in the hazard. # 17 - if you miss hit your drive by just a few yards, you can be in deep, deep trouble. You can lay back - but since it is a long par 4, about 422 yards, you end up with a long second shot of about 220 yards.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good but slow

Too backed up on the front nine, ok after the turn.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value!

was a winter round ,so grass was dormant..greens were in good condition and very fast.pace of play was good and enjoyed the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Best course in Raelgh

It was my first time and I love this course. The staff were very friendly. The course is beautiful and really well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs some work here and there

Course has potential ....was able to play the share holders nine which was in decent shape for this time of year . The back nine on the public side was in rough shape . Tee boxes were poor, the layout was querky . Over all the greens were rolling nice .

Not a long course if your a big hitter . Overall I enjoyed the day And had some fun

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/13/2018:
Thank you for the great review! We appreciate you pointing out a few problem areas at the course, we are currently looking into resolving these issues soon. Thank you for coming out and we hope to see you again in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

JANUARY CONDTIONS

TRICKY TIME TO PLAY,ESP AFTER A BIG SNOW. THE COURSE WAS CART PATH ONLY, BUT STILL IN GOOD COND ANDI IPLAYED ALONE AND FINISHED IN MY RECORD TIME 2:50

NICE LAYOUT AND I WAS ALLOWED TO PLAY THE STOCKHOLDER NINE AND A REGULAR NINE.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/25/2018:
Thank you for the great review. We appreciate you patience during this winter season as you never know how mother nature will cooperate. Thank you for the great feedback and we hope to see you again this weekend if possible.
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Looks Good

Good course - not busy - cold. Fast greens. Staff great - allowed me to play the Stockholders.

Enjoyable round - 3 hours to finish.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 12/29/2017:
Thank you for the great review. We are glad you enjoyed your speedy round of golf with us. Please come back and see us again before the New Year!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens in fair condition with lots of ball marks!!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 12/29/2017:
Thank you for your honest review. We are working on addressing any ball marks with our guests that come to play. We appreciate your patience and we hope to see you again before the end of the year.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Favorite course

This is now my fav and I will be back in 2018. Super helpful staff, nice layout, and nice clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/29/2017:
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so honored to be one of your favorite golf courses. Can't wait to see you again in 2018! Have a happy and safe New Year!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played members course

Very friendly staff

Good fast greens

Clubhouse was understaffed. Yes would go back

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 12/29/2017:
Thank you for coming out. We are glad you enjoyed your round with us today. Please come back and see us again soon.
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