Raleigh Golf Association
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3.4
975 Reviews (975)
5 Stars
202
4 Stars
399
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
70.6%
Recommend this course
745 out of 975 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
90.9%
Recommend this course
20 out of 22 reviews
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3.4
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
70.3%
Recommend this course
45 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

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Reviews

3.4
975 Reviews (975)

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
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very Enjoyable

The course is in its best shape in years. While it is relatively short, it is still challenging. The greens are very receptive and in great shape; fairways are starting to fill in nicely. This course is a great value plus there are no tee times . . . just walk up and play. The only downside is there is no driving range so it may take a few holes to warm up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Laid back experience

the greens were in excellent condition but the fairways and the ruff were a little thin in a few areas. Paired up with 2 very friendly golfers which helped the overall experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for beginner golfers

Awesome course for my level of play; however on this day it took more than 5 hours to finish 18 holes riding a cart. The last two times I played it took only 4 hours walking.

It didn't feel like there were any more people than usual. I guess it's hit or miss with the pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A course for all golfers

The RGA will accommodate all skill levels. The back nine is more challenging than the front. The greens were hard but not fast and in excellent condition. I will return to this course. Enjoyed it very much. Good hot dogs!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Favorite Time To Play

I get out of work at 3 and work close to the course so I can be there and tee off within 20 minutes. The course is great to play Thursdays after work. I am able to play 18 in under 3 hours and get home in time for dinner. Once the course greens up, it will be a not only fun to play but the scenery will be enjoyable as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

To Busy To Play

I usually play this course after work and normally finish 18 holes in less than 3 hours. I made the mistake of booking a 3:20 tee time on a Friday, after a few days of bad weather. The amount of people playing was awesome to see but for a golfer like me made the course unplayable. You would hit one shot and wait 10 minutes. I suggest if you are looking to play golf and not under a time crunch then go for it. If not, I would avoid Friday afternoons. I knew better but tried it anyways.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Round, Great Course

I got out of work early and decided to play 18 holes on a beautiful day. When I got there everyone was friendly. I had no wait. I hopped in the cart and off I went. I was playing good which made the round better but when I caught up to people they allowed me to join up or play through. Due to prior engagements I was looking to play fast so I played through. I finished 18 holes in under three hours. I love the course and will continue to play it weekly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Good Friday

RGA's front 9 is short and very forgiving however the back side makes up for it.

The greens were in very good shape and firm. We had a great round .

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has nice greens

The course is great went on Good Friday pace was very slow over all I'd go back and invite friends.

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short decent course

Tee boxes were a mess. Course plays very short. Greens were in fair condition. The sad part is they have a new beer policy. They will not sell you more then one beer at a time!?!!! That's just crazy and makes me want to play another course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great city course

This is always been a Good course. It's very close to City of Raleigh and is very easy to get access. Because of that it is always crowded. The course is also short on distance, it's a seasoned course with lack of extra room. They don't take tee times so it can go from open tee box to full blown 10 cart pile up on the tee. It's a good/friendly course just expect a FULL day of stop and go Golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always great

This is a great course to brush up any part of your game. Not very long but has some really fun holes. Greens are true and always in great shape. Can't go wrong playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course is fun to play

I really enjoy playing this course.

Play moves very smoothly.

Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Relaxing but bland course

This was my first time playing here, but I had a good time. All grass was dead except for the greens as can be expected of most places this time of year. On the bright side, I didn't have the deep rough issue. In my opinion, there is not a lot of interesting stuff going on at this course. All holes are relatively straight with bunkers few and far between. There are not a lot of hazards to lose balls on. I only lost one on the front 9 and that is really good for me. I actually liked the fact that there were so many walkers on the course; to me, it makes the course feel less rushed and more enjoyable.

With all that being said, I think this would be a great course for beginners and more experienced players to shake off the rust from not playing for a while. The course played pretty short and today at least, the greens were really slow. That could be due to the rain yesterday, but it is probably like that most of the time. Another plus for players with errant drives is that there are no houses bordering the holes.

I would go back here again if the price was right. If I were going to spend more money, I would go somewhere else.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Expectations

The front 13 holes can be rather boring and there is no excitement on the golf course. Finally when you get to 14 you start to see some good golf holes that will also provide a little bit of a challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Convenient to downtown

The greens were in the best shape I've seen in a while there. Very responsive to spin and had a soft touch. The fairways were in decent shape for being dormant.

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

great value, hidden gem

Visiting my in laws for Christmas and wanted to play while everyone else was relaxing before the big day. Despite the fact it was drizzling the course was not too wet and the greens were in very good shape. Not to long but still challenging enough to keep my very interested.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good deal, good practice course, but greens a little scruffy.

Still a fun round of golf...saw deer and Red Tail Hawk as played the course...good day to be outside...

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Too much time looking for balls just off the fairway, the balls get lost in the second cut....

Greens need a little work with patches of dead grass....as long as you are on the fairway you are OK...just off the fairway the second cut is too thick/dense and your ball gets lost...I've read other reviews about having to look for your ball just off the green but didn't realize how bad it was. It's frustrating when you can't find your ball....

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day and a very good course

Great day and a very good course. GREAT TIME. GREEN VERY TRUE AND FAIRWAYS CUT NICE

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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