The Cleghorn Club: #5
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3.9
376 Reviews (376)
5 Stars
154
4 Stars
156
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
79.5%
Recommend this course
338 out of 376 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 17 reviews
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3.8
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
71.9%
Recommend this course
41 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
376 Reviews (376)

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

The course overall was in very good shape for this time of year. The greens were in very good condition just a little on the slow side but rolled really well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Going green soon at Cleghorn

GREAT LAYOUT

GREEN GRASS COMING

Love the staff and amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Lots of elevation changed, in great shape for this time of year. Hole 16 currently unplayable due to hurricane damage

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value, Good Storm Recovery Work

Great Value, Great Staff, Kudos for their efforts to get over Storm damage. Course does need more work on a few holes that took a beating, but again,, Kudos for their work to date.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Layout

Very good layout which requires accuracy and shot making. Carts have GPS which is required because of the many uphill 2nd shots. Greens are speedy and fun to putt. Worth the fee if you want a challenge to your handicap of 20 or below!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

ok course

Hole 16 was closed no signs or info from clubs house about hole closer ???

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course!

What a gem! Very friendly staff! The course layout is fun and challenging! I enjoy playing here whenever possible!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Greens, fairways and tees in good shape and well maintained. Cartpath potholes need some asphalt patching and bunkers need a golf course contractor to install new draintile, liner material and additional sand to bring course up to its potential. 16th green needs to have sand from storm hosed off and put back in service. Made 5 birdies so no big complaints:)

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Every hole has a view!

My first time playing this course and it did not disappoint. Considering what happened a month earlier with Hurricane Helene, this course was in great shape. I will definitely try to make it back there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cleghorn Front 9 Challenge

Back 9 closed indefinitely by Storm Helene, so looped Front 9 twice; greens in great shape - firm and fast; fairways well groomed; rough reasonable; traps in poor shape; tee boxes in fair shape; cart paths a bit bumpy by broken asphalt; small bar and grill a nice amenity - thanks!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

No communication

I understand if part of the course got damaged from the storm,but when you close part of it and charge full price and don’t say anything on here while booking is wrong. Just so you are aware the back 9 is closed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
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

Cleghorn Review

The course was in very good condition. Limited range balls due to a Srixon demo day. We had issues with the GPS shutting down the carts several times on the back nine while driving on the cart path. Otherwise it was a good day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
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 41
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
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