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4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
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4.9
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4.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7358 yards
Slope 142
Rating 74.4

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 2009
Architect Arnold Palmer (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, cut off shorts, bathing suits or tank tops may be worn while using the golf facilities. A collared shirt must be worn at all times.

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Clubhouse

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4.6
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Reviews 2
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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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/06/2022

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.

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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/26/2022

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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Commented on 09/26/2022

Hello, u844204544. 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.

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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/26/2022

Hi, u314162666792. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University!

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/26/2022

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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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/20/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314163413277! 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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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/20/2022

Hi, keystom. 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.

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Reviews 410
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 25 Contributor

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/16/2022

Hello, 1Morgan1. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/15/2022

Thank you for your review, u327521616. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 09/13/2022

Hi, caddie476. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/08/2022

Hi, u00000673977. 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.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/23/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314163291538. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/27/2022

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Lonnie Poole

Course was in excellent condition on a very hot day / Some greens were shaggy however still played very well

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/01/2022

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.

Played On
Reviews 348
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 348
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/19/2022

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.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 08/01/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314162979947. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/18/2022

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.

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