The Cleghorn Club: #5
View from the 6th tee box at The Cleghorn Club.
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3.9
364 Reviews (364)
5 Stars
151
4 Stars
150
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
79.8%
Recommend this course
328 out of 364 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
81.8%
Recommend this course
18 out of 22 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.8
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
74.1%
Recommend this course
40 out of 54 reviews
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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
364 Reviews (364)
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Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It’s a difficult course, with lots of ups and downs. But it was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Challenging Mountain Course

The course is a typical mountain course with very hilly terrain and tight fairways. The course condition was typical for a mountain course for this time of year. Fairway grasses had not come in yet so were hard with a lot of roll and lays were generally poor. Tee boxes could use a lot of work when weather conditions improve. I think this would be a good play in another month or two and into the fall. Would be a good location for a group outing as there accommodations and fairly extensive sports facilities available on site..

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

I make it to western North Carolina 3-4 times a year and Cleghorn Plantation has been my must play every visit since I discovered it 2 years ago. It's a challenge. I'm a 4-5 handicap and can enjoy a relaxing fair challenge from the middle tees or move to the back tees and be tested. It offers great views with challenging elevation changes. The greens have been in great condition every time I played. This last visit was the 1st time that the pace of play was a little slow for my liking but I still finished in 4 hours and 20 minutes. From the picturesque drive up to the club house, the driving range, practice green, club house, food and great course this place offers everything you need for a great day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Great mountain course and a great, great staff. Quite hilly and very picturesque. It will challenge your game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cleighorn

Course was in good shape for March. Bermuda grass that’s dormant this time of year that makes fairways a bit difficult but greens are in great shape! Over all this is a tough golf course, if you’re looking to test your game this is the place to go!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Played in February, great condition for this time of year. Fun layout, unique challenges

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Can't Play Here Enough

The staff are incredibly friendly and the course is one of the prettiest ones I have played. Greens rolled very true; not too fast, not too slow. I played horrible but it wasn't the course's fault.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hard course

Very nice course and very affordable. Even in the winter months fairways and greens were in great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Wanted to try a new course so decided to try this course and it was a great. Course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

cart problems

Course in good shape, staff super, went through 3 carts andhad to push cart up hills on holes 17 and 18! Staff said they were getting new batteries today which is good have eed here for 20 years and is my favorite course in the area although this was my most frustrating round!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Round!

Nice round at Cleghorn. The course was in excellent shape and pace of play was good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun golf

If your looking for a fun well manicured great layout challenge for all skill levels then this is the course you should play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cleghorn

The course is in good shape but there is very little grass in several fairways. The greens were in good shape. Many of the cart paths need work. Overall it was a good day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outstanding mountain course!

Course was well manicured. Greens were awesome! Tee boxes and fairways were very good- Scenic views- Fun course- challenging but fair! Would be my home course if I lived in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Up and down and all around...

My buddy lives on this course and my 4th time playing it. Gets better each time. The course was in very good condition for November Golf. Up and down tricky mountain course terrain with several sloping fairways. Requires accuracy off the tee as most missed fairways are unforgiving with trees, brush and deep canyons or steep hillsides guarding them. If you tend to spray it around bring extra balls. Each time we’ve played (weekday afternoon) almost had the course to ourselves. Has nice range and putting green if you like to warm up before teeing it up. Pro shop and snack bar only. Overall nice setting for Some enjoyable Golf. I recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Investment showing a return

The course is coming back great. Thank you new owners.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice mountain course

Course condition was great with quick greens. Really enjoyed playing the course and the picture views. Only negative was sand traps could use a little more sand. Great value will play again soon.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great mountain/foothills course

Had not played here in years...great value thru GolfNow so I gave it a try. Since folks @ TIEC purchased property, they've given it a facelift w/ promise of more to come. The day I played, weather & course conditions were perfect! Super layout & challenging- greens were fast & true. Folks in clubhouse & snack bar were extra friendly (don't miss Thurs special). Hidden gem only minutes from Upstate SC...do not miss out on this excellent golf experience.

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