Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University

Everything was GREAT!!!

If you are an average golfer with a higher handicap you probably do not want to take on this course. The high grass right off the fairways makes this a very frustrating course to play.

Had a beautiful day. The course was being aerated but greens still putted pretty well. Course is very scenic and you have a beautiful view of the Raleigh skyline from the 11th tee. Very challenging with plenty of sand traps. Would recommend the Wolfpack tees the first time playing so you get a feel for the course.

the course was in very good shape, the greens were very firm and fast. I enjoy this course very much. leave your shots below the hole otherwise you may have a lot of 3 putts

I think the Marshal thinks it’s funny that the round was 5:10. That’s the impression I have.

My former colleague and I try to play once a week weather permitting and this course is the most difficult one we play. The variety of hole layouts is very good and it is a good challenge for handicappers in the mid 90’s. Driving range and ancillary facilities are very good.

Too much rain and cool temps have kept Poole in marginal conditions for March. Greens were good....other than numerous unrepaired ball marks! Fairways are damp and matted down. Collars are very spongy. Once we get some dry weather with heat the course will be back to it's usual great condition. Wait until May unless you get a great deal.

The Lonnie Poole course at NC State was an interesting test. It has the traditional hallmarks of Palmer designs with lots of sand around, in some cases with large lips to clear. It was soggy when I played it but they rolled the greens and they were firm and fast, so it was a bit inconsistent if you landed on the green or in the fringe. The greens are undulating and you have to aim for the right spots mores than the flag a lot. Would need to play it a few times to get it all figured out.

The practice facilities are a little odd with a chipping area in the middle of the front 9 in the woods, and a practice tee for the college team by the 11th tee (they hit over it back to the range). You also need to follow the signs because the routing is a little screwy.

But there are several interesting holes and it would be a fun play in season when in top shape I'd imagine. Worth a stop if you're in the area.

Good layout, great shape for the recent weather, greens surprisingly good for winter, good course for a left to right ball flight which is surprising for an AP design. You won’t regret playing here unless you choose the wrong tee box.

Lonnie Poole is always in good shape. Golf rangers were very helpful today as the cart GPS was not working and they changed our cart out while we were on the course. Very friendly staff, excellent course.

Don’t miss an opportunity to experience the beautiful views of downtown Raleigh while playing this course.

Once again played Lonnie Poole golf course, really one best courses in area, played with three friends all single digit handicap, and all three thought greens unfair, think might be the golfer, as make 20 foot putt nobody says anything. The course in great shape and speed play was good.

First time playing at Lonnie Poole. Great track played in 4 hours. Staff and starter were a pleasure to talk to. Tough course but multiple tee options allow you to make it more or less difficult. Great views of the Raleigh skyline!

The course is in great condition other than the greens. Greens have lots of thin areas and bare spots around the collars. Rest of course in great condition.

We need some nite temps into the low 60's to get the greens right. Always a fun play....from the correct tees......but I think it will be early Oct. before it's in prime condition.

This course is not for the average golfer. Major trouble lurks on every hole except for a few. Even Par 5’s are difficult with hazards in play. Pretty stressful probably for anyone with a 10 HC or more. Long bunker shots the norm, if you go offline or short. Greens were not in good condition but the beauty of the course is from tee to green. Even good players will be challenged. Recommend playing a tee box up from what you’re used to, because there’s no roll right now. A lot of downhill lies on approach shots also make several tough holes even harder. I would play it again, simply because it’s really hard, and makes other courses look like a walk in the park.

Lonnie Poole is a great course, but today just wasn’t it’s best day. The pace of play was pretty slow (especially for a weekday), we dealt with course maintenance crews on multiple holes and the greens weren’t up to their traditional standard. That said, I’ll definitely go back, when I’ll be hoping Lonnie gets back to being the course I’ve known and love.

This is a really great course - challenging. Great staff. Nice cart - GPS a bonus. Opportunity to challenge yourself. It would be great if courses like this can offer hot deals (cheaper rates <$30) more often so that we "poor" golfers get the opportunity to play on superb courses. It worked for me this time because Golf Now offered the $25 off next round. Promotions like that are great- Golf Now