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4.6
1000 Reviews (1000)
5 Stars
628
4 Stars
272
3 Stars
70
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
97.3%
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950 out of 1000 reviews
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4.5
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
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4.6
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.6%
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41 out of 42 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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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
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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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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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Friendliness Excellent
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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Reviews 418
Handicap 10-14
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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Previously Played

Great course, just pricey

Conditions are great. The layout is strong. It's a tough walk with the elevation changes, but overall a great choice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Worth it

Great course. Fast greens. They do need to fix divots had a great time with great views and great layouts

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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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 Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 418
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor

Excruciating Pace of Play

Course is in excellent condition. Pace of play was horrendous. 2 1/2 hr front nine, 40 minutes to play holes 10 and 11. Got to 12th tee....problem foursome on green, twosome in fairway, two foursomes waiting to tee off!!!!! Holes 13 and 14 open.....we (a foursome) skipped to hole 14 and played the last 5 holes in 1 hour! Never saw a ranger.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great condition, pity about the pitch marks

The course was in great condition. The bent grass greens are lovely but players are not repairing pitch marks. My playing partner and I repaired multiple pitch marks on every green.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Slow Play

It took 5 hrs to play golf on aThursday morning , we made the turn and they let a single jump in ahead of our group , not what I expected

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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A challenging layout

Arnold Palmer’s design challenges you off the tee, approaching the green and putting. Multiple tee boxes gave you the option to find a length that is appropriate for your game. From the back tees it is long! Regardless of the tee box, well placed bunkers require you to make good decisions and greens are well protected requiring accurate iron shots. The bunkers were in great shape but the greens were a little tore up ostensibly from the wet conditions and the heavy traffic. It is always busy there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 348
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Love this course

Used to play here in college and always loved the layout and design of the course. From the blacks plays almost 7000 yards and is definitely quite the challenge if u can't keep the ball in play. It was wet yesterday from all the rain the past week but still was in very good condition for this time of year. I hope to get up there to play it again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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