The Cleghorn Club: #5
View from the 6th tee box at The Cleghorn Club.
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3.9
387 Reviews (387)
5 Stars
159
4 Stars
158
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
77.7%
Recommend this course
345 out of 387 reviews
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4.0
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 24 reviews
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3.9
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.5%
Recommend this course
39 out of 51 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
387 Reviews (387)

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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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Doing well

The course has been shout down for a few years and has just recently reopened, the greens were sanded and you could tell they have done a lot to the fair ways and around the greens to get it going in the right direction again. this use to be one of the best courses in North Carolina, with that said ,we went there to play in support of there reopening, cant wait to go back in a month or so.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course is under repair

I like the course layout. The course has been closed for over a year and not maintained. The greens are in poor condition due to lack of maintenance over the past year. I am glad that Clegman has reopened and look forward to playing it again when maintenance has brought it up to good condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good to be back!

My buddies and I couldn't be more thrilled to be back at our favorite track.

It's clear the staff and ownership is committed to returning Cleghorn to its full potential. Every club in your bag matters as you wind through the classic NC terrain.

I brought the wife and kids and dropped them at the pool :) Everybody won!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Shot makers course

Cleghorn's layout is one of the best in WNC. It makes you target your shots. Fairways and greens are bermuda and have the dormant winter brown. Looking forward to playing in late spring when the fairways are green and the greens are freshly cut.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Welcome back

Course has been closed and just opened again in March. Give the course a couple of month to get back into shape and this will be a must play course. Course has new carts!!! Great staff!!!! Play this course!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 230
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Give it time

This course has had its ups and downs. It is just not in good shape right now. Greens are brown with a lot of weeds. Course had to be bush hogged when they opened it back up. However, it is a great layout and extremely challenging. They just opened again March 1. So I would give it a couple months of warm weather to grow in then give it another try.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

condition of fairways and greens

Understanding the hardships this course has gone thru and not being taken care of like it needed the course is in poor shape.However we have been coming here for over 25 years and know the course can get back in great shape.We are thrilled it is open again.see you soon

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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