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Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University

1509 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606, Wake County
(919) 833-3338
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A view from a tee at Lonnie Poole Golf Course
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Lonnie Poole GC at North Carolina State University: Clubhouse
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Lonnie Poole GC at North Carolina State University: #10
A view of hole #10 from Lonnie Poole Golf Course
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A view from green #17 of the 16th faiway from Lonnie Poole Golf Course
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Aerial view from Lonnie Poole Golf Course

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7358 yds
Rating 74.4
Slope 142
Type Public
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Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

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

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Credit Cards Accepted
Metal Spikes
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.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Year Built 2009
Architect(s) Arnold Palmer (2009)

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4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1017 reviews
96.7%
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  • 2 Stars
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  • Conditions
    4.4
  • Value
    4.4
  • Layout
    4.7
  • Friendliness
    4.5
  • Pace
    3.9
  • Amenities
    4.3
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Course Highlights
Lonnie Poole's strategic layout features rolling hills, beautiful lakes, and a stunning downtown Raleigh skyline view that consistently earns top marks. Friendly rangers, smooth pace of play, and strong overall value make this one of the Triangle's most sought-after tee times.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 27
Patio Dining 22
Watching the Game 16
Course Challenges:
Elevation Changes 43
Bunkers 42
Plays Long 33
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 37
A Weekend Splurge 24
Locals 23
Location is:
Convenient to the City 50
On a College Campus 41
Worth the Drive 18

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u000006390939
Reviews 105
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 06/24/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u000006390939. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University!

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ricklizritt
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/24/2022

Thank you for your review, ricklizritt. 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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u314162713142
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging and Fair.

Great facility and friendly staff. The course itself is well maintained, challenging, and fair.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Hello. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University. Please visit us again soon!

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u000006390939
Reviews 105
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate the time you took to help us out by writing a review. We thank you for sharing your experience with us and want to let you know that we look forward to seeing you again at the course soon for an opportunity to improve upon this visit and earn a 5-star review! Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.

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jimmmyjazz
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Outstanding experience

Visiting from Canada. What a test. Tee to green shots were challenging ,fair and varied. Every hole was different , elevation changes and bunkering keeps your attention. Greens rolled true with no “ trickery” ie great slopes and tiers. Large greens can result in very long putts. Tough on beginners I expect.

Really enjoyed the southern hospitality of the staff.Overall superb.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.

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u314162854034
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Review

Lonnie Poole is a great, albeit challenging, golf course!

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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Hello. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University. Please visit us again soon!

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u756603951
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.

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u993527579
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Lonnie Poole is great! GolfNow is garbage

I made a reservation online to play here. I paid almost $170, $13 of which went to the Ticketmaster of golf, GolfNow. If you see an open time on their website, just call the pro shop and save $13. Even the friendly college student up front said so.

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Perfect weather
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 5.0
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Commented on 06/16/2022

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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1Morgan1
T O P 25
Reviews 435
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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Commented on 06/16/2022

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 reviews like this that provide feedback for improvement. Always feel free to reach out to our team if there is any way we can help. Thank you for playing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.

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pyattbl
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Would try it again…

Pros:

Great layout!

Fair hitters’ course

Beautiful clubhouse

Nice staff

Cons:

They started groups on 10 just before we made the turn. Pace of play ground to a halt. We quit after 14.

Greens hadn’t recovered from punching - very inconsistent.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 06/16/2022

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 reviews like this that provide feedback for improvement. Always feel free to reach out to our team if there is any way we can help. Thank you for playing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.

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Rtfd515
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing course

Loved playing this course! They just aerated the greens so they are still healing. Will definitely come back.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 07/01/2022

Hi, Rtfd515. 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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u314159722702
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 05/31/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.

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u314162352967
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Ready for a challenge?

Great course, but challenging. Watch out for poison ivy, it's everywhere off the fairways!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/31/2022

Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.

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u1533539
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

First Timers

Couples golf at its finest. We really enjoyed the course and we will definitely be back.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 05/31/2022

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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albatross89
T O P 1000
Reviews 71
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best condition ever

Immaculate, Nothing to complaint I need practice more kkk

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/31/2022

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University. We hope to see you again soon!

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u314161836421
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best conditioned course in Triangle

And that includes the private clubs!

First time to Lonnie Poole. Twilight golf, but we got in 15 holes with a 5:20 tee time. Nice staff.

Course is difficult, to say the least. Course would absolutely punish high handicappers with tall (waist high) grass off most fairways. Junior tournament there this weekend, and I can already tell we;'re going to be looking for balls... a lot!

But, the condition was top notch, and the layout (5 par 5s) was memorable. One of the best around.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
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Commented on 05/31/2022

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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thegolfdog
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Had a great experience

It’s tough. The greens are fast. Beautiful layout. Very challenging. Everyone was friendly to a guy from out of town.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/31/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. 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!

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SRT8
T O P 1000
Reviews 65
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Save the Drive to Pinehurst. Enjoy this treat in Raleigh!

Back nine is considerably more difficult than the front. Greens are fast, which is good, but won't accept high-lifted shots with spin. Everything rolls through. Very interesting layout though.

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 05/31/2022

Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University!

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Merrygong
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 05/31/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. 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!

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u850363041
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best course in raleigh

The course is in immaculate condition. can play and enjoy the course according to your skill and handicap.

The. Course is the must for any golfer looking for a challenge.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/31/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University.

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