Lochmere GC
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4.1
1243 Reviews (1243)
5 Stars
325
4 Stars
574
3 Stars
199
2 Stars
81
1 Stars
64
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
83.8%
Recommend this course
1027 out of 1243 reviews
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3.6
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.4%
Recommend this course
21 out of 29 reviews
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4.0
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.0%
Recommend this course
47 out of 58 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lochmere consistently delivers well-maintained greens, lush fairways, and a fun layout featuring multiple doglegs that reward strategic play. Exceptionally friendly staff, solid amenities including a range and short game area, and strong value make this course a reliable choice.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6627 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.1

Located near the banks of Swift Creek, Lochmere Golf Club has plenty of water incorporated into the layout, coming into play on nearly every hole. The golf course stretches across a lush, gently rolling landscape sprinkled with mature trees and ponds. The terrain showcases the best in Triangle golf. At just over 6,600 yards it is not particularly long, but it provides plenty of challenges. It is a tight course that will test your accuracy with narrow fairways lined with trees. The small greens that are heavily protected by well placed bunkers demand thoughtful strategy and pinpoint control. The golf course offers a fair challenge but it is still accessible for beginners, especially from the forward tees. Lochmere G.C. is a favorite among Cary locals, both for its enjoyable design and its affordable rates.

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Course Details

Year Built 1985
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Bent grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Hamm

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No cut-off jeans, swimsuits or tank tops are permitted. Men must wear shirts with a collar at all times.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Showers, Lockers
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Reviews

4.1
1243 Reviews (1243)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Patio Dining 10
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 52
Bunkers 44
Narrow Fairways 30
This course/club is great for:
Locals 47
Walkers 44
Seniors 37
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 54
In the 'Burbs 20
Worth the Drive 13

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Lochmere CC

If it sprinkles get ready to walk. Cartpath only for sure if any rain. Course needs a rebuild with fill dirt added to raise it a couple of feet.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun shot making course.

Fun course to walk. Driver isn’t necessary except for a few holes. If you can shape shots well, then this is for you. Two things to note; greens are inconsistent in speed. Lack of water drainage hurts the course in some spots.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Course, Poor Drainage

Have played Lochmere several times and like the course layout. Not too long and some fun holes. Big issue with the course is it does not drain well. You pretty much need several weeks of dry weather before a round to avoid puddles and mud.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Soggy

Fairways were so wet, never found a dry spot to hit from. Surprised the course was open. Hadn’t rained for a couple of days, so Swampmere obviously doesn’t drain or dry out well. Stopped after nine because of condition. Will only play here again if no rain for 2 weeks prior.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Swamp City

It’s appropriately named. Not a dry spot on this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don’t go if it has rained

This course has potential but if it rained in the few days before your tee time it’s going to be muddy and not a great time. Staff is friendly and they have just about all you need minus the driving range which is closed if it’s wet.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sloppy Mess

After receiving 3” of rain prior to playing the course, especially the fairways were like a swampland. Play should have been suspended so the course isn’t ruined for the season. Standing water all over, every fairway.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart Path Only

Green are really nice and staff (especially Starter) were friendly. Just hate that this course stays so wet and they have to bring out the “Cart Path Only” sign.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Love this place

Staff is incredibly nice and accommodating. Course is challenging and fun enough for all skill levels of golfers. For the weather that we have had in the last couple of months, course was in much better shape that I have seen most courses in the Triangle.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good not great

Reasonable course. Should not be more that $50. Doesn't drain well. Soggy in some spots. Edges of fairway bare in a few spots. No other option in Cary for the public

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Don't play this course in the winter

There is a reason it gets nicknamed "Swampmere". I played on a perfect day for weather but the course was mud. Fairways were winter time so they were dormant (which is expected) but even in the middle of the fairway you were basically hitting off of packed mud. Not worth the money.

I am an average golfer but it is a tight course with lots of water and trees lining all the holes. Hit them straight or play somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Unfortunately, the course was still wet from rain the week before..

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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