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
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.4%
Recommend this course
45 out of 56 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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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Greens!

The greens are the saving grace for the course. The fairways need help and the tee boxes need water!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play late spring

Played coarse twice 1st round April 4 no starter mens league out in front followed by three women than two players and me as a single . The two players never asked me to join them. Turned into 5 1/2 round of golf due to slow play of men's league.Greens were great fairways had little or no grass horrible condition. April 10 2nd round had starter teamed four single into a foursome play was 4 1/2 hrs fairways were still in bad shape but improving with warmer weather. Would play again but later in season.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways in poor condition

Played as a 3-some. The course was really packed and there was no starter which created some chaos at the first tee. We had 12:35 pm tee time but didn't get off until nearly 1 pm.

I liked course layout and greens, but the fairways are in very poor shape, very very sandy and spotty. We paid $45 which was way too much for course shape. Was disappointed there was no mention or sign about condition of fairways.

Would not recommend in current state unless rates were around $25.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in terrible condition

This course was in terrible condition - from nearly unidentifiable fairways ...no grass...mud bath in a lot of areas. Tee boxes were like a cow pasture. Cart paths broken an holes everywhere.

Not a course I would recommend in the condition it is currently in.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst experience. Staff is rude.

My dad was visiting from out of state and was looking so forward to golfing. He reserved his spot online. Unfortunately he chose Lochmere. When he arrived, he was told it was cart path only, even though the course was bone dry. My dad has bad ankles but is fine if he can limit his walking. He asked if he could have a flag so he could at least go 90 degrees and they said no. He was afraid his ankle would flair up so he asked for a refund but they wouldn't refund him either. What kind of service is that? He thought he would try to make the best of it, even though the people were so rude. When he got to the course, the Starter was at least nice and said he would call the office for a flag. They told the Starter yes but when my dad walked back to the office to get it, they still wouldn't give it to him! It was unbelievable! He was treated so rudely and with complete disrespect. Because my dad would never break the rules, he walked way more than he should have until the pain flaired up and had to stop early. I have no idea who they think they are at Lochmere but the fairways are terrible, with hardly any grass, so they cant afford to treat people this way when we have better choices. The course is awful and the staff has no compassion. Never again. If I could give this place zero stars, I would.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens were in excellent conditions for March! The fairways were hard as a rock which made it difficult to get under the ball

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great location on a playable course

Great course, great location, friendly people. Mostly leveled grounds everywhere and not a long course. Busy at times and slow pace of play can be expected

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A bit slow play, seems like storm damage still affecting quality

Storm damage and slow play seemed to be the best description to use

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good greens

The greens were in very good shape.

Very true rolling.

The fairways and tees were lousy!

Much like a cow pasture.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrible conditions

The tee boxes and fairways were terrible. There was basically no grass in the fairways, like playing off muddy hardpan. Pace of play was a little over 4 1/2 hours and no ranger on the course. If it was free to play, still not worth it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great time

Enjoyed the course with my daughter. The course was in beautiful shape for this time of year. Perfect greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has great staff

Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Course was flat with lots of sand traps around the greens. Grass is not up yet but greens were in good condition. Would recommend course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent layout but.....

The course had a very nice flow to it and the layout was great. There's not many bunkers to challenge you however, there is plenty of water strategically placed that offers you plenty of challenges. I wouldn't recommend playing this course until the grass turns green, the fairways were almost non existent, it felt like I was just hitting off of dirt. The greens were in good shape and rolled true, they were also lightning fast, I would say about a 12 on the meters. Overall this course has potential to be great, I would just like to play it again once everything greens up to see if the fairways improve. For the price I would definitely not play it in the winter again, although during the summer it seems to be a decent price.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't waste your money and time! Go to other triangle courses!

So very disappointed in this course. The only green grass literally is on the driving range and greens. The fairways are all dirt, mud and are atrocious! The tee boxes are mud, dirt and alot are uneven. The course is so bad that missing the fairway is basically a good thing because it may improve your lie. The pace of play is so slow that you are going to average 4.5 -5 hrs at least to play. The pace of play is AWFUL! The only reason this course gets any attention is because it's in Cary! Do yourself and your friends a favor and go play other Raleigh-Durham courses and don't waste your time and money playing this over priced run down course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout, but they need to fix the drainage problem.

I love this course for the layout. However, if there is rain anytime during the week prior to your round, you will experience damp, wet fairways, and it will more than likely be "cart path only."

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pick other time of year

This course is probably beautiful in summer. Has nice layout proper challenge but even in spring and summer has too many dirt bald spots unless right in middle of fairway. This time of year is like hitting hard dirt even in the middle. Course was ok but could use some work. The greens however were pretty good considering its February fast and true. I am a bit handicapped so it would be nice if golf now told us cart paths only before we got to the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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