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1145 Reviews (1145)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
88.7%
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4.1
32 Reviews (32)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
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4.2
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4.0
Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.3
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Course Highlights
Neuse CC consistently earns high marks for its scenic, challenging layout featuring steep elevation changes and well-maintained greens with significant break. Friendly, professional staff and strong overall value make this course a rewarding local destination.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6891 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.1

Neuse Golf Club was ranked as one of the best public golf courses in North Carolina, second only to Pinehurst. The layout winds along the Neuse River across rolling hills that are dotted with rocky outcroppings. Towering, mature pines accent the landscape as well, especially along the fairways. Each hole provides a dramatically different challenge and unique scenery. Views of the winding river can be enjoyed on almost every hole. A variety of bunkers and doglegs are strategically placed throughout the golf course, demanding both accuracy and thoughtful strategy. The design closely follows the natural contours of the hilly terrain. Dramatic elevation changes guarantee that flat lies will be hard to find. The golf course is no easy feat but the beautiful scenery and interesting hole designs will appeal to any player.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect John LaFoy

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Grill

Available Facilities

Lockers
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Reviews

4.3
1145 Reviews (1145)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Watching the Game 15
19th Hole Specials 13
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 67
Bunkers 52
Forced Carries 28
This course/club is great for:
Locals 46
Advanced Golfers 44
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 54
Convenient to the City 25
In the 'Burbs 23

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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are great

I played here for the first time in August the same week the new greens had opened, so I didn’t enjoy the putting too much. The rest of the course was fantastic. When we played this weekend, the greens were in great shape, just as the course was. This course can play long when into the wind like most of the holes were for us, enough one tee set forward felt incredibly long!

I think this is a great course and it’s one I’ll definitely be playing again and again. The only downside was the group in front of us playing incredibly slowly and not allowing us to play through, but we made the most of it since the group behind was slow as well. If you haven’t played here, give it a shot!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

The new bermuda greens are fantastic! I'm surprised how receptive they are considering the fact that they are so new. They were a little fuzzy and slow the day we played, but they still rolled true and approach shots held just fine. But it's to be expected that the new greens were fuzzy so they can establish themselves well before they make them fast.

I'll definitely be playing this course again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in great shape. Greens were in great shape. I was praticeing for a golf tournament in October. Men in pro shop were very helpful. Had lunch in the grill, great food and great service. A real classy golf course and worth the money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

New greens came in perfect.

They just finished putting in new greens and they are in excellent shape. Overall course conditions were in great shape. The only negative I have is that the first cut of rough is too high and the ball sits down in it making it hard to find your ball and difficult to get a club on it. Overall the Neuse golf course is one of the better courses in the Heart of North Carolina.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

New Greens = Lots Of Potential

First time I've played here in a while and was excited to see the new greens. They aren't as hard (not difficulty) as I expected, so you don't have to worry too much about shots hitting and releasing way more than you're used to. Still a little slower than I'd prefer and grainy, but look for that to improve by next year. Course is in good shape. If you've never played here, you need to be on your game. Some really good golf holes out here. If you have the time to trek from Raleigh, definitely give a go. A solid track that, now with the Mini Verde greens, has a chance to be an exceptional course if they can speed them up a bit and verticut them as well to take out some of the grain.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

This course has bounced back from the new greens!!!! Best course in the county. Very friendly staff and great amenities. Totally blows away that Mom and Pop course by the "River" around the corner. Very easy to get to and worth the drive. If you are looking to play and have some challenges in your game this is the place!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

What a difference...

Played last August on the temp greens with 6" holes (said airfication on Golfnow), ok but just wasn't the course the designer designed. Glad I came back. New greens are FANTASTIC! Way firm, givem a year and they'll be perfect. Now, if it's not a Top 10 course in the state it should be. The club house/dining leaves a little wanting but everything else about what a Golf Club should be The Neuse has!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New greens were great!!!

Great lay out ,great conditions, pace was perfect. One of my favorites in the Raleigh area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New greens not ready as advertised

Arrived 45 minutes early to find the range was closed and 1/4 inch of sand on the practice green. The course advertised the greens were ready 9/1, but all were still heavily sanded. Pace of play was terrible due to a seniors group of 5 foursomes ahead of me. The course layout is always fun and the fairways are in great shape. I highly recommend this course just ask questions as to green conditions and unadvetised tournaments as they will not tell you about them until you check in.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Excellent conditions. Greens were the best I've seen in ages. Great layout. Rough, fairways, greens were all close to perfection.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 117
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

New Greens

The new mini verde championship greens rolled great and complimented the great layout. Definitely a recommend. At the top of the list in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

New greens are going to be amazing. Course is wonderful and in good shape. Great value for the money. Rough is really difficult to play out of but otherwise very fair. Staff wasn't very nice but oh well I came for the golf.

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

have to play..wont be disappointed

Great course,,the new greens are great and true,and will only get better with time,Fairways,tee boxes in excellent shape..Some water in some of the traps,but the maintainence crew were out and working on them..overall great course..i"ll definitely be back soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Used cart

JoCo Golf

Best golf course in Johnston County. Customer service is great and the course was in great shape. They need to give a class to that course around the corner from them on how to maintain grass and greens along with customer service. worth the drive to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

New Greens

Played the golf course for the first time today since the new greens have been installed and i must say this was the best thing that could have been done to this golf course. Of course since they are new you could still see some of the sand base layer and they were a little bumpy but within a month once they can put the mowers out and roll the greens they will be PERFECT! The only issue that i had today was that there was no starter or ranger at 2 pm on a sunday. This caused a huge back up on the tee box so there were alternating groups of twosomes and foursomes which really slowed play on the front nine. once they get the staff back from the closure the pace of play will be better. all in all i enjoyed the day and the golf course was in wonderful shape. planning to play the neuse amateur invitational and can not wait to play a tournament on those greens!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wouldn't recommend based on last experience

I've been anxiously waiting play this course for over 2 months as they were supposedly getting new greens installled. I called Friday August 25 to see if the course had been completed. This person said yes. He failed to tell me the greens had been sanded and that greens weren't in good playing conditions. Additionally the water coolers hadn't been replaced as some were empty and others were warm. I was pretty ticked off by the conditions and wished they had informed me as I paid $52 to play this course-definitely not worth it. I wouldn't have played it for free. As far as the so called new greens-they looked awful! I won't my money back!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic Course

This is fantastic course. They have just opened new greens as of the writing of this review, so they were more sand than grass, but the layout of the course and the need for strategy more than made up for that. In a couple of months, those greens will be at peak and I'll be back to play again for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

New greens open. But they were uncut and completely topdressed with sand. Should have been noted they were not 100% playable.

Fairways impeccable. Tees perfect. Rough was lush. Very nice. Can't wait for greens to be 100%.

Need water in the coolers on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs 1-2 weeks

The greens were top dressed and not quite ready. They looked solid, but need a week or two. I think the new greens will really make this course, which is a fabulous layout.

The rough is too penalizing. I'm a good player and strong. But at one point, It was all I could do to hit a gap wedge (115-130 yard club) 70 yards. I watched balls lost/nearly lost several times in this rough. The 12 year old kid in the group had to wedge sideways out of the stuff.

Admittedly, I did not play well at all. That was not the rough, but me. Still, the rough was sticky enough for a major championship. It certainly was worse than the typical PGA tour event played in Bermuda (Wyndham).

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Amazing and challenging course

I read the reveiws about the greens being taken down but they are up and full speed . This is one of the best golf courses that i have played . I have played all over the united states and this ranks at the top. Best scenery since the time i played in Kuai . greens are fast too .

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