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Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University

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4.6
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
70
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
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957 out of 1007 reviews
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4.6
21 Reviews (21)
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12
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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4.7
39 Reviews (39)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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39 out of 39 reviews
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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.

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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Tees
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
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Scorecard for Lonnie Poole Golf Course
Metrics:
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

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.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.6
1007 Reviews (1007)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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frankiefairways
Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Henry6054428
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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tourchamp2001
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Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Home away from home.

This course never disappoints me. Even though the had just been punched still had a great time. Course conditions are always good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Wolfpack8888
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Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Should be Top Fifty College Course!

Challenging but fare if you pick appropriate tees. Lot of bunkers so you need to be solid on your iron play and I suggest club up. I’ve played it four times and never scored well but I think I’m getting there. Can’t wait to play it again. View of downtown Raleigh is awesome off eleven tee box. Play it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dcsaqgolf
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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1Morgan1
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Reviews 420
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 25 Contributor
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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timmy40
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Reviews 348
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jarmco55
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Reviews 53
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Please redo the greens

Only thing from this being the perfect course is the greens. Please switch to Bermuda. Bent grass here. Thousands of ball matks and slow. Other than that i love Lonnie Poole. Best in the area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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a2l9BUnaepyp4aQ85AOC
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Great Course

Amazing layout.. generous fairways, but lots of trouble. Very strategic course…lots of ways to attack or defend on each hole. Greens were a little slow in the heat of summer but we adjusted. Overall a great experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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timmy40
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Reviews 348
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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timmy40
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Reviews 348
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mkiwanicki
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Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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1Morgan1
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Reviews 420
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 25 Contributor
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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riegerjason
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Beautiful goof course. Excellent conditions

Very much enjoyed our round even though it rained on us. Great layout, perfect conditions. Will be back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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KbyeWOfyCHEqeRHpvBG1
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Picturesque Course and challenging

Make sure it’s not cart path only. Walked over 14000 steps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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crmoralz
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000006105643
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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KbyeWOfyCHEqeRHpvBG1
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Reviews 12
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000005002950
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

A wonderful golf course

Very beautiful. Fantastic layout with rolling hills, beautiful lakes, no houses, and friendly rangers

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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1Morgan1
Played On
Reviews 420
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 25 Contributor

Good Condition for Post Aeration

Greens were punched 5 days ago but they were very playable. Rest of course in excellent condition. Some sodding has been done on a few tee boxes which is nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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