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
Avg Rating
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 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great day in the HEAT!

RGA was a great time. Staff was friendly and conditions were nice.

Play was fast and I plan on going back next week.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Thank you for the awesome review! We are so glad you enjoyed your round and decided to give us another try the following week. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook for some great golf specials!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/08/2017:
Thank you for the 4-star review we really appreciate the feedback!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course overall

In halfway decent shape, good bang for your buck. Greens are like putting on carpet they're so slow. Good place to go hit a few and attack the pin.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/02/2017:
Thank you for the honest review. Are greens will definitely speed up once the cooler fall season arrives. We appreciate you patience and hope to see you again in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/02/2017:
Thank you for the 4 star review, we really appreciate it!
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Local favorite

This course is very close to home, normally a 5 or 6 minute drive for me. It's been in pretty decent condition every time I've been there save for one or two greens that could have been better. The course has some really great holes that can be a challenge depending on conditions. This is a favorite of mine when I want to play a round and not have to go far. Overall, I think it's worth a trip and even if it's not your favorite course, you can still have fun playing it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/02/2017:
Thank you for the great review. We appreciate you making the trip to come see us, it sounds like you were not disappointed. Thank you for the review, please come back and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 08/02/2017:
Thank you for the 5 star review! We really appreciate it.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in the best shape,ever. Will play again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/02/2017:
Thank you for the wonderful review! We appreciate the great compliments please come back and see us again this weekend.
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layoit

Enjoyed the course. Its layout is nearest to a Florida type, flatter landscape style course compared to the normal NC hilly style.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/02/2017:
Thank you for the great review, and we are glad you enjoyed the course layout. Can't wait to have you back with us!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad, but should cost less.

The layout didn't impress me but the course was in good shape. Some of the holes seemed as if they had been carved in as an afterthought but others were well designed with a focus on ball placement.

The Executive side was in much better condition and I'd recommend it first over the regular course.

Staff were extremely friendly and the food selection at the small clubhouse was good.

Probably wouldn't go back. It just didn't have that "play it again" draw for me.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/02/2017:
Thank you for the honest review. We appreciate the honest feedback regarding RGA. We are sorry to hear that your experience today was not a good one. We hope that you will reconsider and give us another try in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My #1 course

I love this place. Its cheap and the course is quality. Staff is always amazing. I'm a college student on a budget so this place is perfect for me

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 07/26/2017:
Thank you for the awesome review. We are so glad you enjoyed the course today, please come back and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Worst course in the triangle!

The starter is always unfriendly. The pace of play is abysmal for a smaller course and the new management has been horrible. They start groups on the back 9 so you are guaranteed a very long round. Figured I would try it one more time which was a mistake.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/16/2017:
Thanks you for the 4 star review, please come back and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Family Outing

Have golfed on the course before and this was our first time on the shareholder's side. It was a great experience with the family. The course was in great shape and pace of play was awesome. Thanks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/16/2017:
Thanks for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed your round with us!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice municipal course

Nice little shorter course with some interesting holes. Greens in great shape. Got around in just over 4 hours. Overall a good experience for a low price. Would recommend this to any golf enthusiast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/12/2017:
Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your speedy round with us, please come back and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 06/12/2017:
Thanks for the 4 star review!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lovely back 9

This course is one where you get what you pay for...or even something more. Short on yardage but a good bang for your buck. Front 9 is nondescript with a few fun holes; back is truly a hidden gem for the price. It's not a five star course but it's a fun time. Greens as good as any muni around.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/12/2017:
Thank you for the wonderful review. We appreciate the great feedback regarding the price and layout at RGA. So glad you had a fun time please come back and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place to play and have a relaxing day of golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/06/2017:
Thank you for the review. We hope you enjoyed your relaxing day with us, please come back and see us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very good Par 5 for begineers

This is a very nice course to get better at and enjoy the scenery. I have been to it twice and love it. The Course conditions are nice and clean and the staff is very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 06/06/2017:
Thanks for the review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the course conditions and our excellent staff on this particular day. We will definitely pass along the kind words, please come back and see us again this weekend!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained, friendly staff

I played the stockholders course, and found it in beautiful playing condition, despite recent heavy rains. Super nice people in the pro shop. My only complaint was that the holes were all pretty straight and short-- not too challenging for women with a 104 slope. I'll play the whites the next time I go, but I'll return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/06/2017:
Thanks for the review. We appreciate your patience as the weather has not been the best in Raleigh lately. We hope that you will give us another try , please let us know how you do from the white tees.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a great day

Great round of golf, course was in very good condition, add a beautiful day and great golf buddies - it doesn't get much better. We were fortunate enough to have "clear sailing" - no one in front of us the entire time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/06/2017:
Thanks for the awesome review! It sounds like you had the prefect day and we are so glad it was with us. Thanks again and please come back and see us again soon.
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