The Cleghorn Club: #5
View from the 6th tee box at The Cleghorn Club.
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3.9
361 Reviews (361)
5 Stars
149
4 Stars
149
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
79.7%
Recommend this course
325 out of 361 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
66.7%
Recommend this course
28 out of 42 reviews
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3.8
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
74.5%
Recommend this course
41 out of 55 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.

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  • 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
361 Reviews (361)
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Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What the heck?

Course in good shape, pace of play was fine, I was almost alone, then found out why.

Turns out there was a scramble for 5pm, so they close the 9 on which it will take place, telling me to play the other 9 twice, even though I could have been finished with the 9 they were going to use before the scramble would have started.

That's something that should be disclosed when reserving, not witheld until you arrive at the course! If I wanted to play the same 9 twice, I'd go to a 9 hole course! They knew it was going to be that way, and should have let GP know, so it could be disclosed to people who are selecting where and when to play! If half of the course is going to be closed, they need to tell people at some point prior to the day, so other plans can be made. If not when it's being reserved, then contact me as soon as you know!

Disappointed!

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course.

Excellent course. Challenging but fair. Course conditions were very good with exception of one of the par 3 holes on the back. The carts have GPS. Would play again. Golf now deal for $50 is a steal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best greens within 60 miles

I was pleasantly surprised at the overall conditions. The greens were amazing. Best I have played in the area for quite a while.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Worth a trip

Very solid course and layout. Aside from very slow play on the back nine really enjoyed the day. Difficult course, rough was too thick but was likely due to rain, lost a few balls it was so deep.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Used to be in better shape

Club pro lacks the personality to manage the shop.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The rough was overgrown. Traps were unplayable. Drainage is a problem. 16 green was mostly under water. Had to move the ball most fairways because of standing water. They shut down the front 9 unannounced @2 pm so the members could play a dog fight beginning @ 5 pm. I was made to play the back twice. I would not waste my time driving an hour to this course again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

a ok

nice course, play was sorta slow but it was Saturday.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

2nd time playing here. great deal on Golf Now. Pretty much everything was perfect. Not sure about the negative reviews here, I think there were maybe 2 tee boxes that needed work. Otherwise, fairways were perfect, greens were fast and true. We play all Asheville and surrounding area courses and this is a close 2nd to Springdale, Maggie Valley and Connestee Falls

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A Wonderful Mountain Course

Cleghorn is a favorite but on this day I was almost overwhelmed by the heat. With all the rain we've had it was cart path only so that meant a lot of extra walking in very hot and humid conditions. That said, the fairways were not terribly overgrown, and the greens were terrific. The rough was very deep and would have been a test for the pro's I'm sure. It certainly cost me several shots. I love the layout and the variety the course offers and will be back from time to time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Increased rates and odd policies

Since new management has come in course rates have skyrocketed, unaffordable for locals. Collared shirts are now required for use of the driving range, you no longer can drive your vehicle to the range you have to walk, the new hitting mat on the range is not needed you have 2 tees to use and the course doesn’t open until 2pm on Tuesday. They have a sign for Mulligans snack bar at the entrance, if their rates were lower the course would be full and they wouldn’t have to advertise their snack bar. It’s a shame they have ran off local golfers who have supported this course for decades, hopefully the equestrian center will sell the course in the near future and someone else will come in that wants support the local community better!

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

An Excellent Course, both Fun & Challenging

This course remains a favorite with a great mix of mountain and lowland golf. Unfortunately the course was exceedingly wet due to recent heavy rains, however not too wet to mow so it played reasonably well and at a decent pace given it was cart path only. The rough was deep but the greens were in excellent shape. Even if you can keep it in the fairway off the tee this course will test you but if you're off even a little be prepared to pay dearly for it. Great layout, excellent condition, and a lot of fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cleghorn

Great fairways....playable greens...sand traps not so good. Some good mountain views. Rough was a little high...it's not the US Open ya know.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course Ruined By Members

This course is beautiful. THAT is where it ends. They allow the members to play in FIVE SOMES and they will not let a single or double plat through. They allow urinate on the tee boxes. i am not making this up.,

This place would be first class if they didn't have terrible members ruining the course.

Buyer beware - THEY DO NOT GRANT RAIN CHECKS.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Treasure in the middle of nowhere

Staff was great. Course was great. Definitely recommend taking the drive to get there.

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

Surprise Mountain Jewel

This course is in excellent condition. The fairways and greens are pretty flawless. The cart paths are not in good shape and so managing around them is key but the course is so worth it! It is a challenging little hidden mountain gem. I will choose to play it regularly. Rates are fair and staff friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Down hill

This place has changed much since last management. Traps are reservoirs, cart paths are dirt roads, and tee beds are torn to pieces. Conditions don’t seem to be a priority as they were previously. Staff is snarky.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Did Not Dissapoint

Really fun course. For the most part the course was in great condition. I will play here again the next time I come into town.

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