The Cleghorn Club: #5
View from the 6th tee box at The Cleghorn Club.
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3.9
390 Reviews (390)
5 Stars
159
4 Stars
158
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
77.2%
Recommend this course
346 out of 390 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
69.2%
Recommend this course
18 out of 26 reviews
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3.9
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
73.2%
Recommend this course
30 out of 41 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
390 Reviews (390)

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 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 234
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

In Good Shape

I try getting out to Cleghorn a couple times a year. In the past the course conditions have been hit and miss. However, the newest owners are doing a great job of keeping it in good shape. There were some fairways with a few bare spote, but overall the fairways were full and cut, and the tees were in good shape. Like most courses in the area, the bermuda in the rough is really thick this time of year. The greens had been punched about 3 weeks ago, and werent quiet healed all the way up-probably at about 80 percent-but they rolled pretty good and at a nice pace. The layout is awesome, thats never been a problem. So if you get a chance go give it a play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful but very challenging course.

Course is in great shape except for greens still healing from being punched. Tough course with dramatic and picturesque elevation changes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot deal, warm greens

I got a Hot Deal for $12 to play this course, and was excited due to having played the course many times. Stopped in to play on the way to Lake Lure for the weekend. The staff were very friendly and the clubhouse had been updated since my last visit. He tee boxes and fairways were great, just as I remembered. The surprise came when I got to the first green. It appeared that the greens had been punch recently. The greens had been sanded, and the holes had filled in pretty well. I found that the greens still putted well and my ball was not really affected., although they were a bit slower. I didn’t score well, but was no fault of the course. Can’t wait to go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome Course

Greens had been punched.... so a little slower........thank you! Course layout is wonderful and in great shape. The rockwork is exquisite and adds to the already beautiful views. People inside were very friendly. Drove an hour and it was well worth it....will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

This course is a great value for the money. Fees were discounted and had to play the front nine twice for the 18 holes as they were conditioning the back nine and front greens were just airated ......... but I knew that. Greens and traps were in great shape. Watch the cart paths....they need some work after the wet year we’ve had.

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

This course has a lot of different features

Great Course, lots of challenging holes , Friendly staff, a great parking lot, the Course was in great condition greens were great every one needs to play a round here at Cleghorn Golf club

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great round

We really enjoy coming to Cleghorn. Great course conditions, especially considering our recent lack of rain. Looking forward to a trip back soon.

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

Great

Great course and layout. Fairways have some bare spots but was not a major issue. Will play again soon

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Fair Test

This course is a little remote and has a good layout of holes. It is not easy and requires well struck shots and accuracy as greens are good size. The greens in good condition as were the tee boxes. The fairways were not up to par with bare spots and very thin grass FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR. The staff was nice and carts were nice. Well worth the hot deal price but to pay 39 during the week and more on weekend plus the remoteness will probably leave it off my list. My opinion is the fairways should be a lot better for this time of year and having to hit off bare tight lies should only be for winter golf when Bermuda is dormant.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 234
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Ok now. Gonna be good in a couple weeks

Played today on a beautiful spring afternoon. The winter and early spring have been really wet and you can see some results of that on the course. The back 9 was cart path only. For the most part however the course was dried out with only wet spots here and there. The layout of the course is awesome. It helps to have played a few times to figure out some of the dog legs and elevation changes. The Bermuda in the fairways tees and rough has just started to come out of dormancy. So lies were 50/50. Some spots good. Some bare. Not the fault of the course at all. The greens however were in good shape. They weren’t really fast. But the rolled nice and smooth. Bunkers had not been raked since the rain on Friday and Saturday. So that made them more of a challenge. I got a hot deal and paid $19 including fees. It was definitely worth that price. I think the regular weekday rate is 39 and weekend is 49. Idk if I would pay those rates just yet. My advice is if you can get a hot deal go for it. It’s worth it. But if not I’d wait a couple weeks to pay full price. Once the weather warms up more consistently and the Bermuda has time to grow in the course is gonna be really nice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Golf Course

Excellent golf course that will challenge your accuracy.

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

Cleghorn Plantation

When we arrived a staff memeber drove down to us in golf cart to help with placing bags on carts and staff in the pro shop was great as well. Course was great and of course still early for bermuda to be fully green so in few weeks I am sure the fairways will look even better. The greens were in great condition and rolled true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very Nice Greens, Fairways Will Be Green Soon

I drive 55 min from Asheville to play here a few times a year, especially when I book a $12 plus fees ‘hot deal’. The greens have been superb for the last couple years. They were in fantastic shape today. The fairways weren’t that green yet and had some ‘lettuce patches’ of busy green grass in some spots but overall the fairways were fine. There was a middle or high school shotgun practice or outing which slowed the pace a bit, but still played a 4 hour round. Gorgeous 74 degree, pure blue sky day (4/10/19 - 1:50pm-6pm). The new small bar / kitchen with expanded menu is now open, prices are good. The course is not that easy, with the elevation change and some drives over water, but still very playable. I highly recommend this course and can’t wait to come back in a month or two. The spring time tree blossoms and flowing creeks added to the beauty of the course / day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

The course has great features

Greens was slow. Fairways was cut low great layout and great views. Wet in places but overall great course

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