Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University
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.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by clubmanager74 on 09/21/2026
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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 u2447860 on 03/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u2447860 on 03/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u000007508967 on 07/08/2022
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Photo submitted by pyattbl on 06/03/2022
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Photo submitted by blamege on 05/03/2022
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Photo submitted by blamege on 05/03/2022
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Photo submitted by blamege on 05/03/2022
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Photo submitted by blamege on 05/03/2022
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Photo submitted by JaxxGuevarra on 06/06/2021
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Photo submitted by Duck3deep on 03/31/2021
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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
Frost delay but accommodating
My group had a 10:40 tee time, but when we arrived the course had experienced a frost delay of 1 1/2 hours. The starter worked diligently to get all groups off in a timely fashion. I was very impressed with his efforts and we didn't have to wait more than 40 minutes.
The course was in great condition and the greens were excellent. Always enjoy playing this course.
Hi, 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 on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Challenge of play
This course has all the right challenges of short and long holes as it keeps you guessing where the flag might be each time you play. Greens and fairways are in great shape!
Hi, 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 on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Cart path only for no reason
Great course, but on the tee they said cart path only. It hadn’t rained in 4 days and the course was dry. There was moisture near the drains, but cart path only was not needed. It made the round much less fun. It is very hilly and spread out.
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Wicked fast greens
Dormant fairways this time of year, carts on path all winter most likely. Greens were in good shape, too many ball marks. My Christmas wish is that people would actually start fixing their ball mark and one other. What a wonderful world this could be! Wicked fast downhill, do not get above the hole!
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!
Best public course in Raleigh
I’ve played all the local courses and Lonnie Poole is by far the best. It is a very challenging Arnold Palmer layout. Greens can be tough to read, but generally fair. Course is typically in very good condition. Friendly staff and rangers push to maintain a 4-hr pace of play.
Hi, 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 on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Quick Greens
The course was in great shape and greens were quick for December. Arnold Palmer design gives plenty of fairway and bunkers. Amazing view of Raleigh and some of the NC State campus on one the best par 5's I have ever played. Definitely my favorite course in the triangle.
Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course.
Course is in great shape in winter months
The course really is in great shape in the winter months. They have been doing a lot of clearing in the hazards as well, the course is unrecognizable from summer growth.
Keep doing what you are doing guys. Best course in the triangle. Will be a package holder for years to come.
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!
Lonnie awesome
Super fast fun greens, great winter conditions, great layout.
Timmy, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course.
Challenging but Fun and Fair
Poole is in winter conditions.....dormant Bermuda fairways, a little thin, native area rough is brutal as always! Greens were running 11 on the stimp......very true and quick.....it's a shame there were so many unrepaired ball marks. I fixed 4-5 on every hole.
Played in under 3 hours.....great layout if you play from the correct tees!
Thank you for the four stars! We appreciate you fixing the ball marks. We are glad that you enjoyed your round. Come see us again soon!
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!
Lonnie Poole is best public in Triangle
This course is the best in the triangle for public play. I play the course a few time a week. Pace of play is terrific during the week this time of year, sub 3:30 rounds any given time.
Staff is awesome. They treat people how they would want to be treated.
Greens are rolling about an 11-12 right now with the cooler temps and being bent grass.
Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course.
Love Lonnie
Best layout in Raleigh, greens very fast and fun today.
Your feedback is important to us, Timmy. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course.
Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Lonnie Poole Golf Course!
Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Lonnie Poole Golf Course!
Good course even for high handicappers
Another than one or two holes course if good for all levels of play. Starters very efficient
Judy, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course.
Challenging but Fun and Fair
If you play from the correct tees, the course is a blast to play. Fairways are generous, approach shots challenging, sand traps brutual!!!! Greens were rolling true and not too quick.....they would be even better if others would repair ball marks. Our group fixed 6-8 ball marks on every green!!!!
Hi Morgan. 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!
Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Lonnie Poole Golf Course!
Great course but not easy!
LP reminds me of a mountain course. It’s definitely challenging and has plenty of undulation. I didn’t play from the tips, but my friends that played college golf tell me it’s a struggle from back there. Overall I love the course and the staff is great.
Hi, 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 on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Lonnie Poole Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Timmy! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lonnie Poole Golf Course!