Raleigh Golf Association
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3.4
977 Reviews (977)
5 Stars
202
4 Stars
400
3 Stars
218
2 Stars
99
1 Stars
58
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
70.3%
Recommend this course
746 out of 977 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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3.4
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
70.8%
Recommend this course
46 out of 65 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
977 Reviews (977)

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Stress-free enjoyable course

RGA is a classic local no-frills course that most everybody can enjoy. It's perfect for the average golfer who wants to work on their mid-range and short game. The greens are always in terrific shape and there are not a lot of crazy layouts. With that, there are some penalties for errant shots, so it does provide a decent test.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast play and good shape

Course played really fast. Greens were slow but in great shape. Pin positions were challenging but otherwise easy.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

solid course and good value

We were able to get a cheap round for $23. Greens were nice and fairways were in decent shape. The place of play was somewhat slow and there was no way to go around groups ahead of us. I would definitely return again to this course as long as it was $30 or less.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent

Excellent, excellent course and always challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Stay away

Booked tee time online through golf now and was turned away at the golf course by a man behind the counter that joyfully told me I could not play because they did not have carts. I seriously recommend that they be taken by off the registry. RGA always was a poorly run dog track and I will never play there again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Front nine very easy. Back is abit more difficult.

Always enjoy RGA course and have for 40 years. Front nine is very easy and short. Back nine a little more difficult. Course is in GREAT condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Not bad for the money

Not a bad course for the money. Its a open course with not many hazards so you won't lose many balls if you don't play much.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Outstanding layout, wide fairway's, terrific greens.

Although I did not play well, I expect to sign up with GolfNow and get a another fantastic deal and play RGA again next week. And bring some of my friends that will enjoy this course as much as I did. I was a single and they teamed me up two regular players and they made me feel right at home and help me with distances and the layout, etc.. Thanks again!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is nice to walk

Nice course which can be played year round. Greens well-maintained despite usage and fairways are fair. Love the first come first serve approach to teeing off (no tee times ever needed). Price is great for condition. Back 9 poses a bit more of a challenge, but overall a very fair and fun course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course

Friendly staff,
well conditioned greens and fairways,
drains well after a rain,
good mix of holes

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course for the Money!

Course was in good shape. Greens were in great shape! First time playing but will definitely be playing again soon. Course is short but has a great layout.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

course is in great shape for the $$

Greens roll really well. Great value. Played a threesome in less than 3 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good value local course

The course was in good shape and never had to wait to tee off. I was able to play 9 holes in under 2 hours. Good location, good value. I'm a novice player so it may lack challenge for players with more experience but I really like the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Good playing course...well kept. Level of difficulty is medium.

Farid price...could be less and I will play more there.
Good conditions but needs better care on fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Great bang for your buck

Hard to beat the quality for the price here. The course is always in pretty good condition and it's challenging enough for most players. The only downside is no Driving Range.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Local Place to get a quick 18 in

Always a good time. Course remains in good condition all the time. Never had a bad round playing there. Greens are consistant.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good for the money

Happy to be out there. Cart Path needs work and course isjust hard enough.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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