Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University
About
Lonnie Poole Golf Course at N.C. State University was designed by Arnold Palmer with the help of N.C. State graduates Erik Larsen and Brandon Johnson. It's home to the university's men's and women's golf teams but it's open to the public as well. It's a favorite among locals who claim it's one of the toughest golf courses in the Triangle. The course sprawls across more than 200 acres on the southernmost portion of Centennial Campus, a location that is easily accessible from I-40 and offers scenic views of the Raleigh skyline. The greens can be difficult to read and they are often framed by rough
areas and strategically placed bunkers that make them even trickier. It's an especially tough golf course to play on windy days. Lonnie Poole G.C. is a beast from the black tees but the shorter tees make it accessible for high handicappers.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | 72 | 7358 yards | 74.4 | 142 |
| Black | 72 | 6916 yards | 72.0 | 138 |
| Red | 72 | 6502 yards | 70.3 | 131 |
| Wolfpack | 72 | 6100 yards | 68.5 | 122 |
| Wolfpack (W) | 72 | 6100 yards | 73.5 | 134 |
| Gray | 72 | 5508 yards | 66.1 | 111 |
| Gray (W) | 72 | 5508 yards | 70.6 | 123 |
| Pink | 72 | 4869 yards | 63.2 | 100 |
| Pink (W) | 72 | 4869 yards | 67.1 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition M: 74.6/142 | 578 | 235 | 552 | 373 | 462 | 163 | 589 | 177 | 490 | 3619 | 389 | 665 | 472 | 448 | 194 | 549 | 405 | 135 | 482 | 3739 | 7358 |
| Black M: 72.9/139 | 542 | 207 | 526 | 373 | 459 | 151 | 554 | 163 | 439 | 3414 | 369 | 631 | 424 | 410 | 159 | 549 | 379 | 118 | 463 | 3502 | 6916 |
| Red M: 70.7/135 W: 76.5/143 | 507 | 181 | 501 | 350 | 419 | 143 | 554 | 138 | 395 | 3188 | 369 | 582 | 391 | 375 | 159 | 504 | 379 | 110 | 441 | 3310 | 6498 |
| Wolfpack M: 68.8/126 W: 74.0/138 | 507 | 181 | 468 | 298 | 385 | 131 | 493 | 138 | 358 | 2959 | 345 | 553 | 356 | 337 | 138 | 468 | 341 | 110 | 425 | 3073 | 6032 |
| Wolfpack/Gray M: 67.0/122 W: 71.9/131 | 456 | 181 | 468 | 298 | 358 | 131 | 444 | 115 | 358 | 2809 | 345 | 525 | 356 | 337 | 121 | 468 | 285 | 110 | 379 | 2926 | 5735 |
| Gray M: 66.1/116 W: 70.5/127 | 456 | 160 | 450 | 257 | 358 | 107 | 444 | 115 | 322 | 2669 | 287 | 525 | 330 | 337 | 121 | 427 | 285 | 104 | 379 | 2795 | 5464 |
| Gray/Green M: 64.9/112 W: 69.1/121 | 400 | 160 | 450 | 257 | 271 | 107 | 444 | 115 | 322 | 2526 | 287 | 477 | 295 | 303 | 121 | 427 | 285 | 92 | 323 | 2610 | 5136 |
| Green M: 62.9/109 W: 67.0/115 | 400 | 143 | 327 | 242 | 271 | 87 | 400 | 95 | 286 | 2251 | 237 | 477 | 295 | 303 | 100 | 399 | 234 | 92 | 323 | 2460 | 4711 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by u6904719 on 10/02/2020
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The biggest annoyance on the course... Photo submitted by Marc4715521 on 05/13/2020
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Photo submitted by Joshua8244795 on 04/30/2020
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Photo submitted by Howard61965 on 05/20/2019
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Beastly no. 11. Photo submitted by downtowndanny6 on 09/18/2013
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Photo submitted by u000005879860 on 08/27/2013
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Not a bad view from the fairway of downtown Raleigh Photo submitted by EthanZimman on 08/05/2013
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10th Hole Photo submitted by MyDivot on 01/08/2013
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Photo submitted by Lairdt on 10/05/2012
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Photo submitted by Lairdt on 10/05/2012
Excellent
The course is very well maintained and staff are kind.
Price is reasonable.
Only one thing is that it's a very difficult book a tea time. But overall is okay.
Good day at Lonnie Poole
Course was in great shape, but play was backed up. That wasn’t helped by a grounds keeper who inexplicably pulled a flag and proceeded to water a green while we were standing on the tee box. It was disappointing that all concessions were closed at 6pm.
Hi, u844204544. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.
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Beautiful course, excellent condition
Pace was slow but not a surprise, since a local tournament was on the course. Plus I ended up as a single, behind multiple foursomes. So an acknowledgement of slow play, rather than a complaint.
On-course water options seem to be a little better, though I would still like to see more opportunities to get a *cold* drink out on the course.
It's a testament to the superintendent and team how well the course has held up despite a very hot summer. Greens were superb.
Beautiful new sand in the bunkers (though it's still settling, so you might get a few surprises).
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Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University!
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Great course
I play several courses in the Raleigh area. Lonnie Poole is one of the best. Not easy to get on but we’ll worth it.
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Very Good Condition
Overall, the course is in very good condition going into the fall. Unfortunately, many groups ahead of us didn't know to rake the bunkers or fix ball marks on the greens.
Green speed was really nice for the average golfer. The native areas are being allowed to grow.
Choose your tees according to your ability and you'll love the course.
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Lonnie Poole
Great course to play and see where your game is at. Very challenging especially for a first time not knowing how some of the fairways are playing. The greens were slower than I expected but may have been a result of recent rains. Will look to play the course again.
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Great Arnold Palmer course
I love this course! The layout is challenging but fair. My only complaint it the pace of play. It is always packed no matter if you are playing on a Tuesday afternoon or Saturday. Usually the culprit is players letting their ego get the best of them and playing to far back. The Wolfpack tees are a good test for the average player yet people want to go back and they can’t break a 100. The staff is always helpful and friendly. Maybe they should recommend what tees to play based off the players handicap. The course conditions are always great due to the NC State agronomy school. Great job ladies and gentlemen! If you haven’t played this course definitely do just be prepared for a long round.
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NC State Course
Caught the course post aeration and under some repairs but it was otherwise in great shape and challenging. Plenty of tees for whatever the skill set. A few blind shots where course knowledge helps, but nothing unfair and expected for a first time out. Highly recommended.
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Bad booking information
When we got to the course only then were we told the greens had been aerated and we would have to play the firstc9 holes twice.
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Great Track in Great Shape
This course has been in incredible shape all summer. Love playing here. Not easy, but everything is in great shape. Pace is the only problem, and the ranger came by on 12 to try and help. It did pickup a bit on the back 9.
Where's the water?
Love this course. I have only one complaint, but it's a big one: no drinking water on the course, other than two water fountains on the same hole and then at the turn. Walking this hilly course in 96 deg weather and 85% humidity is no easy task. The lack of drinking water is a major problem. I easily lost 5+ lbs of water weight after this most recent round. I cannot understand this decision, even in a post-COVID time.
Hi, u314162666792. Thank you for reviewing the course. . Your feedback about water on the course is important to us. As we begin the season, we are working to develop the best way to provide our guest with refreshments. We do allow outside drinks. We do not allow outside alcoholic beverages. You are welcome to bring your own bottled water, Gatorade, or another refreshment as long as it is alcohol-free. We are glad to see you rated everything else to be great during your game. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University. We hope to see you again soon!
Lonnie Poole
Course was in excellent condition on a very hot day / Some greens were shaggy however still played very well
Hello, JDicks1962. Thank you for visiting us at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Great Course
Our foursome had a great time playing the course. The staff was especially helpful. After determining it was out first time, a staff member took us outside and showed us around. The Starter was nice and informative. A great day for us!
Worth it!
If you have a chance to play Lonnie Poole, take it. I can go into more detail, but it's worth a play, even at full price.
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, grbrown! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.
Nice Play
Enjoyed the course. The cart showed that we were 19 mins ahead of schedule; however the ranger felt we needed to pick up the pace since there were two free holes in front of us. The other cart in our foursome left and went ahead in order to speed up. It was cart path only, again, the two carts behind us must have had special instructions since they were all over the fairways.
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Very nice
Great track in great condition. Enough challenge for the good players from the back tees and generous fairways for the not so good. Greens were a little shaggy for the hot weather, but still rolled pretty good. Will be back.
Hi, u914103827. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.