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
4.1
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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3.8
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
19
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
73.6%
Recommend this course
39 out of 53 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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3.9
364 Reviews (364)
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Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

This is definitely one of the greatest values of any golf course I ever play. We have played this course 3 years in a row and almost left NC without playing but I said we must play it. The staff was great. The course improves each year. The value is tremendous. You won't be dissapointed.

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

Great for the money

Got to play right after a tournament finished so it was a great pace of play. Greens were about a week away from full recovery from aeration. Only complaint was lack of sand in the bunkers. Other than that overall course conditions were great. Well worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome layout!!!

This place was awesome. Only issue was the members had several groups out there slowing the entire course down. Course was in GREAT shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Besides the greens being air-raided...course was awesome

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful coarse

I drove from SC to play this coarse. None of the coarses I play on in SC are this nice. The fairways are large and cut properly. The scenery is beautiful. The carts have ball washers and club washers on them. It is an all around great coarse. I cant wait to play my next round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Course in the Area

The money invested in this course really shows, fairways are spot on, greens almost perfect. Please play this course, you are missing something special! I will play here everyday if I could., better than most private courses in the area. The mountains view are spectacular.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent course

The staff was great and the course was in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Nice Course

I played the Back 9 twice. due to the front 9 being closed. The price was really good though so I couldn't refuse. Looking forward to playing all 18 this summer. Thanks

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Fun Course, Hilly Layout

We played this very early in the season, there were still tarps next to the greens so I assume they just opened. Things were a little brown still, but giving them the benefit of the doubt on conditions because of that. The course was a great value for 30$ compared to North East golf, the greens were in very good shape, some of the the t's needed to grow some. The course was very hilly and challenging, I would play again and would love to do so during high season. You would benefit from playing more than once to know the hidden challenges.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

If your looking for an easy course. This is not for you. However, the course is very playable. The front nine is easier than the back. A moderately tight course with some great scenery.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course. Great views.

Beautiful course with some great specials during the week.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Tremendous Layout

This course is a beast from the tips. You must hit very precise tee shots and even then they may or may not stay in the fairway. Played when the bermuda was dormant so course was very firm.

Now having said that, this is a beautiful course. Every hole is beautiful and has a very appealing bend to it. there are very few straight holes. The par threes are long but fair and there are lots of bunkers. Fairways are all sloped but you can cut some corners and get the ball into a good flat lie.

Overall, take your B game or better and be prepared to enjoy a great layout with very few even lies and very challenging greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Masters Trip

We stopped to play this on our way to the Masters. It is a nice mountain course with a lot of elevation changes. Site lines were good and the course was in good condition. It would have been helpful to know course as some holes required lay ups and we were uncertain as to where and how far.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day!

I first played this course several years ago, it was nice but needed some work. This course has stepped up its game substantially! The greens are in good shape, fairways the same. This track challenges you and your game, I highly recommend if you are thinking of playing here do it, you will not be sorry. This

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

awesome mountain course

what a neat course! this was a great course with one exception. The greens are slow and bumpy. I was wishing on every hole that the greens were better. The last few holes got a little better but still slow. If they had the greens right- not bumpy, slow, and almost furry, this place would be perfect!! Hopefully next time I play the greens will be firmer and faster. I do look forward to going back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Track

Despite slower than usual greens because of winter conditions, we thoroughly enjoyed playing here. It challenges every level of player off the tee with accuracy at a premium over distance on most holes, but we could actually use the driver. My only complaint is that some of the "regulars" play like molassas! It took almost 5 hours to finish, but it was a Sunday and lots of play on the course. It is a very nice layout and a real bargain. We'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Difficult but fun

Course has some very intimidating tee boxes with shots over water. Has a pretty good layout and some long par 3 holes. Had a great time and with the weather that occurred the week prior, the course was in Bette than expected shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Great place to play in WNC. The greens were tricky and were very slow from all the rain we have had recently. The course was well marked and had no blind shots. Very difficult though. Like others have said you definitely have to work hard to score.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course but only 9 holes were open

Decent course with some views but only the front 9 were open so we had to play those twice. The course was made more challenging because it was autumn and the leaves hadn't been taken care of and it was very wet and soggy. Tarps were left to the sides of the greens to prevent early frost damage. We were lucky they didn't interfere with our game but the duo in front of us had issues on almost every hole. Slowed play down a bit. We lost a lot of good balls because the leaves were so thick on the ground. There are 3 holes that are almost identical and we got a good laugh at that. Tee's are high above the greens, one had water on right, another on left and then no water. Rather odd to see so much familiarity on just 9 holes. Someone lacked for imagination in the design. The snack bar offers the usual variety and we had 2 cheeseburgers that were included with our rounds and these were way above par. About the best burgers we've had in along time! For the money, $13 each for each with cart and lunch, it was a GREAT bargain. Course is challenging with or without leaves but could have been in better condition overall. Its probably better in summer and spring.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Just plain nice

It is the "meanest" course I've played... but the most fun. We threw out the score card at the third hole and started to "work". It is a fantastic golf experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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