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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.
| 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 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
Great track... getting better every year!
I have been playing LP for over 10 years now... and it's been a real treat to see this course evolve into a true gem. For years people have spoken of LP at the 3rd best college course in the area... today... I hear more and more people rate it right up there... if not above Duke GC.
I am a walker and this course has a couple of long treks from green to tee early in the round, but from the 3rd tee on this is a wonderful walking course. The back nine is one of the best walks in the Triangle!
Great variety of holes and shot selections... my favorites are the very tough #5... and the back to back strength of 11 and 12. 11 is one of the best par 5's around... with amazing views of most of the back nine and Raleigh skyline in the distance. And the finish on 18 is as good as it gets!
The course is awesome, but the staff makes this place my golf home. Chip and Nick and their entire team run a great course... they have been a true life saver keeping the course open and in the most amazing shape the last 12 weeks of Covid-19!
I would recommend LP to any player... and if you want to really test your game move to the Black or State tees for all your can handle.
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Hi, 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.
My favorite course out of all college courses in the triangle.
This golf course is well maintained and greens are fast. I love everything about this place, mainly Because it is fun and difficult for me.
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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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Definitely a unique course
Course was in excellent shape and I was more concerned about the cart turning off when I was “in a restricted area.” I am sorry for driving in the rough about two yards from the fairway. The layout is confusing if you have not played the course before. For Example, #2 & #8 and #4 & #6 are very likely to make you have to think rather than just follow the path.
The course does have several moments of awe-inspiring nature and a great view of downtown.
Will play again only when less than $60. With prices upwards of $80—-you are better off playing UNC Finley in Chapel Hill.
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Great day golf
Great course, bring down to reality, after playing other course which make feel good, this course is real thing< pace play was good and course good condition. Don’t have be long hitter but need be accurate ball striker,once again hD good day golfing even kn bad holes hard get upset.
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Great course/ apathetic staff
LP one of the best in the Triangle. Staff is indifferent. Ranger doesn’t do anything to speed up play
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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It's Legit
I'm a high handicap golfer and this course makes you think about each and every shot that you take. I recommend not playing for par, but rather playing to keep your ball playable. The course offers plenty of elevation changes and also water hazards. Playing the course 2 times or more may give you the comfort that you need. I recommend bringing a range finder and playing to your abilities. Maybe even move up a tee box the first time. It is a hard course and it lives up to its ranking.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!
This course will make you a better golfer
Difficult course, but in great shape and managed very well. You need to be able to think your way around the course and make good misses. You need to be creative, which gives opportunity to try many types of shots around greens. However, don’t forget to look around at the beautiful views and rolling hills! Wonderful golf course
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Best kindnesses
The golf course offers friendly golf course guidance and sincere field management. Therefore, people who enjoy golf can have a very happy time. Even though the weather was quite cold today, the surrounding environment was good so it could be a fun round.
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Excellent Greens
Bent grass greens are excellent right now....very true and probably rolling around 11 on the stimp. Fairways are thin/damp. Greens surrounds are spongy. A great layout (they have a new scorecard with yardages adjusted from previous cards).....just play from the correct tees, stay out of the bunkers and native areas and you'll have a blast!
NC needs less rain and more heat for the Bermuda fairways to kick in.....wait for June.
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.
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!
Challenging course
A outstanding course picturesque views challenging holes, went on a Sunday and play was very slow.
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Hi, 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.
Hi, 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.