Raleigh Golf Association
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3.3
957 Reviews (957)
5 Stars
197
4 Stars
392
3 Stars
214
2 Stars
96
1 Stars
58
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
67.3%
Recommend this course
728 out of 957 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.7
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.0
Layout
3.5
Pace
2.9
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
42.3%
Recommend this course
11 out of 26 reviews
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3.3
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
65.6%
Recommend this course
40 out of 61 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

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3.3
957 Reviews (957)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Fun Course

Great course with some very nice scenery, fun layout. Not the longest holes, and some downhill which make some par 4’s drivable, and some great chances for eagle. Keeping the ball in the middle is important as it’s easy to lose a ball once you stray too far from the fairway. Will definitely play again.

Only issues observed (mostly opinion based): fairways could be a nicer kept as the grass can get a little long in some places of the fairway. Not a huge distinct difference between rough and fairway in some places. Greens had been aerated I assume to be a month ago now. Ball still had great roll on the greens and seemed to be healing well. I’m sure in another two weeks they will be in top shape for this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Okay Course

Last few rounds played have been very slow paced. Some holes running on a 2 or 3 foursome backup. Cart keeps reminding you that you are behind pace but it never addressed. One of the few course I have see that allows walkers during the heavy parts of the morning / early afternoon.

Tee boxes need A LOT of attention...!!!.

Overall though I do enjoy playing rounds at RGA!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens - well, they’re green

Very slow pace. No ranger in site all round, though the group in front was playing some best ball game and driving the length of the hole and back several times. Incredibly frustrating and slow.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/10/2024

Hello, cpmgreen. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Raleigh Golf Association.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

I've played at RGA multiple times over the past year. Despite it being a shorter course, the layout is top notch in my opinion, and it really makes you earn every stroke.

The main issue has been and still is the course conditions. The greens are riddled with dead spots, bumps, lumps, weeds, and more. Multiple putts literally bounced like little chip shots after making contact with the ball. The fairways also need a lot of work as they also have lots of dead spots, weeds, and uneven growth that often resemble the rough more than a proper fairway.

Hopefully, now that we are coming out of the winter, the conditions can show more improvement, because the course really does have a lot to offer.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Old Track

This is a well-maintained forgiving track that has been enjoyed by Raleigh golfers since 1929. Will upgraded course maintenance, new gps-equipped carts, and full use of three 9’s. Staff friendliness, well stocked grille/snack bar, and comfortable places to 19th hole inside and out. Only lacking a driving range, this has been my go-to course and I highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Conditions rough right now

Give this course some time to bounce back. Greens are as bad as I’ve ever seen.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Welcoming but greens are bad

Friendly- ushered to members 9 - which was better condition than public 9 we finished on.

Greens appear to have fungus. Players have quit repairing ball marks too.

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