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Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University
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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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Conditions4.4
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Value4.4
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Layout4.7
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Friendliness4.5
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Pace4.1
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Amenities4.4
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by crmoralz on 06/14/2025
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Photo submitted by Joshua8244795 on 11/07/2024
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Photo submitted by adaberne7 on 04/28/2023
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Photo submitted by adaberne7 on 04/28/2023
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Photo submitted by adaberne7 on 04/28/2023
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Photo submitted by adaberne7 on 04/28/2023
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Photo submitted by JaxxGuevarra on 06/06/2021
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Photo submitted by jlbarbour on 02/06/2021
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Photo submitted by u6904719 on 10/02/2020
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Photo submitted by James9485342 on 08/27/2020
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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 wkndhakr20 on 03/06/2020
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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
Golfer Reviews
Groups jump in on 10 which really sucks.
Pace of play on front nine was fine . We get to 10 and there’s 3 groups that started on ten, ahead of us. We all know how much that sucks. It’s happened to me several times.
Tar Heel Enjoyed The Pack Course
This is a big boy track for sure. Forgiving fairways but a challenge. Wonderful conditioned course with slick greens. My only critique would be 18. Fairway needs to extend thru to the green & the left to right slope on approach is too penal.
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Great layout.
Interesting front 9. 3 par 5s & 3 par 3s. Very challenging but fair. Played the Wolfpack (white) tees. Greens were fast & rolled true. Detailed Green information on the cart GPS. Highly recommended.
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Playing the big time.
This is a wonderful golf course. It is a great test for all levels.
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Awesome Course, Excellent Condition
Lonnie Poole has to be the best public course in the Raleigh area. I had really liked Duke's course in Durham, but this one was even better. Fairways were lush, rough was fair, great challenge. If you put your ball out of position off the tee, take your medicine.and punch out. But every hole makes you think about where to place your tee shot. Greens were rolling perfectly and fast. Very good value, especially for playing on a Friday at prime time. I will definitely be coming back more.
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Fast greens Slow play
The course is in great shape and the greens are slick. New sand in the bunkers around the greens is awesome for both play and locks. I would’ve had a much better time if it had not been so slow. It seemed as though some players started on the back nine in the afternoon which slowed it down to a snail pace. If that is your practice there that will be a deterrent for coming back. I also found some 50% off Adidas Chaos shoes in the pro shop. That was a great deal.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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