The Cleghorn Club: #5
View from the 6th tee box at The Cleghorn Club.
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3.9
385 Reviews (385)
5 Stars
158
4 Stars
158
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
78.5%
Recommend this course
344 out of 385 reviews
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4.0
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.3%
Recommend this course
18 out of 23 reviews
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3.9
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.2%
Recommend this course
44 out of 57 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cleghorn's mountain layout delivers a genuinely challenging and scenic round with dogleg holes and dramatic elevation changes throughout. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play consistently earn high marks from recent visitors.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 6821 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.8

Formerly known as Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club and Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Tifway 419 Bermudagrass
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1972)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Polo-style shirts ONLY. T-shirts, screen printed shirts, halters, tank tops, tube tops, or bathing suit tops are prohibited to play golf or practice. Denim, cargo shorts, jeans, sweatpants, swimwear, yoga pants or other athletic pants are prohibited.

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2018 #22) (2016 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2016 #8)
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Reviews

3.9
385 Reviews (385)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
19th Hole Specials 12
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 54
Water Hazards 37
Bunkers 34
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 41
Advanced Golfers 36
Locals 36
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 51
In the 'Burbs 9

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Last minute decision

Drove into town and decided to go play around a golf before checking into the Airbnb. This is a challenging course with a lot of elevation changes. The views are fantastic. You can nitpick little things, but overall this course is very nice. If I’m ever back in the area again, I would have no problem coming back and playing this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Disappointed

I play last year and hole 16 was closed. we came back this year and no activity on hole 16. It is 17 hole course instead of 18 holes gold course. I am not sure why the course management not doing anything for hole 16. I understand it is due to hurricane Helena but it has been two years and no activities of any kind for hole 16. The course in general has been improving but I see no action done for hole 16.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good layout

This was a good layout, but course was very dry due to the ongoing drought. Recent rains should help quite a bit. 16th hole is closed due to Helene damage.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Skip this one

No mention of permanently (?) closed 16th hole on course information. Greens were fair at best with multiple bare areas. Because of dry fairways, balls will not hold on steep slopes that prevail. Will not be back!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always Enjoy Playing Here

The greens are just getting better and better and so are the tee boxes. The pace was wicked fast that day and finished 18 in 2.5 hours. I just really enjoy the beauty of the course and the layout. It is challenging but not too difficult for a beginner/intermediate golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great mountain course

For a winter/spring golf, course in pretty good shape kind of dry ,traps were hard. No food service ( closed for the winter)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

First Timers

Parking lot to pro shop was poor, no greeting, no range balls before tee time due to event. Pace was excellent. Course design was challenging and enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really Love This Course

The weather was absolutely stunning, which made the day playing Cleghorn even better. The greens were in very good shape and pin placement challenging but not overly difficult to stop a putt close to the pin and not have it roll back 40 yards. The pace was great, no waiting, and no one backed up on us either. The water always comes into play on several holes so that makes it challenging. 16 is still down, so we play the previous par 3 twice. There is a need to have ball washing stations around the course as there are none. A couple tee boxes need some love, but overall, the course was in excellent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Time for change

We have played this course for 2 years and it’s fun and challenging but today 70.00 for 17 holes since 16 was lost to the hurricane just didn’t feel right!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cleghorn

Overall in very good shape for winter time play. Greens fast and roll true. Hole 16 closed and under repair. Would definately play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting course with nice conditions

Greens roll wonderfully and tee boxes in great shape. The friendly and helpful young lady who was somehow pulling off working every visible job on the course except for the pro shop and bar made for a wonderful experience. She took care of us all day, bringing out our clean carts, starter duties, made the rounds three times as ranger and asked about our experience and cleaned the carts the moment we returned. This place is high value, good conditions, and enjoyable golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is beautiful

Played a round of 18 at 11:30 on a Sunday in march and it was beautiful and completely worth the money. Will be coming back and bringing friends!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good and challenging course

Good course to check out, great views. Hole 16 was wiped out by hurricane Helen (needs to be repaired). Besides hole 16 being MIA, overall good course to play for your buck!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Only 17 holes

Only 17 holes, Hole 16 damaged during hurricane, No effort to repair the whole.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

OK hole #16 is still closed…I don’t care!

Hole #16 is closed. Just putting that out there but who cares? If you’re looking for a great day of golf then experience Cleghorn. Course is in “winter shape” but the fairways and greens are very good. Pace of play is up to you, no waiting, no pushing.

For an accurate review I will mention the bunkers and cart paths need attention.

I recommend this course and I will return also.

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