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4.1
270 Reviews (270)
5 Stars
122
4 Stars
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3 Stars
25
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
79.8%
Recommend this course
254 out of 270 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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4.2
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 6762 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.3

Formerly known as Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1972)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirts with collars are preffered, sleeves required.

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2018 #22) (2016 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2016 #8)

Reviews

4.1
270 Reviews (270)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
19th Hole Specials 12
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 53
Water Hazards 36
Bunkers 33
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 40
Advanced Golfers 35
Locals 35
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 50
In the 'Burbs 8

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Reviews 39
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very solid Course

Greens 4.5 bermuda type, been dyed/painted since likely had previous freeze in this area

Fairways 4.0 only # 10 had some issues, could play the ball down.

Bunkers/traps 4.5 very well maintained and good consistency

Layout 4.0 good variant of holes, with uniqueness of most holes. Nice elevation changes, but not too harsh.

Cart Paths 2.5 Like most asphalt paths in this region, get bumpy with time, especially with roots beneath the paths.

Clubhouse 3.75 Very nice staff, Appears to have basic snacks, and not meal type food.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A gem

This time of year our Western NC courses normally show their wear and tear. Fairways are typically weedy and thin, and greens are questionable. Cleghorn couldn't have been more different! The fairways were plush Bermuda, but they weren't mud bogs. And the greens were undulating, true, quick, and consistently maintained. I don't recall seeing a spot of burned out turf or ratty green anywhere.

The layout is up and down (as advertised) - you won't get many flat shots. But most lies were level, allowing you plenty of opportunity to get a good swing on the ball. Tee shots are fair - there is room to spray the ball a bit. But the rough and woods are thick. Anything far offline is probably going to be lost. The greens offered many tiers with some tough pin positions possible (we saw some). We had to play for the ball to roll out a little more on the greens than is normal at some of our other area courses, but that added to the challenge. The overall setting is a beautiful old plantation, and it offers some pretty stunning views.

We'll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Mountain Golf at it's Best

I have been playing this course for ten years or so,(except when it was closed for two years pending the outcome of a legal dispute).I took my golf buddies from the UK here twice in the last couple of weeks and they loved it. A beautiful, testing course which requires staying in the short grass or pay the price. The course is in excellent condition thanks to a great course superintendent and his team. The greens are the best that I have played on this year. Very friendly staff. I drive 33 miles down the mountain to play here. The green fees will not break the bank either..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Favorite

This is my favorite course around here. Greens are excellent and putt true. Layout is great as you can use all your clubs. Staff is awesome and friendly. Price is definitely fair and I always have a great time playing here. Course has always been in great shape. Will come back many times I’m sure!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place to play

Fast greens, nice fairways, nice layout. I play a lot of course’s in the upstate SC Greenville, Greenwood,Travelers Rest, Spartanburg, Simpsonville, & Newberry . This is the best of all the places I play and only 52 minutes from woodruff sc & 35 minutes from Greenville . You can also use your fairway woods MORE THAN 1 time

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course....wish I played better!

Course is in good shape greens are excellent....some of the sand traps are bad....typical for a mountain course. Fun place to play.....great stone work with plenty of great views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good short track

Nice shape, mtn golf. Fun layout. Good grill area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I'll be back

Haven't played course in years but the greens are still in great shape and fast. Fairways are well manicured. Course is hilly so shot placement is vital on some holes. Love the scenery.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course to learn on

Best course in the area to learn on. Not because it's easy (it's definitely not) but because the rangers never come up and tell you to speed up your game. I've played several other courses in the area and believe me, I'm trying to play the best I can but when the ball goes wonkers, it slows you down. Take plenty of balls as there are many holes where you either have a great shot or the ball is forever lost in the woods or water!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course

Cleghorn was an interesting course that was in great condition. I booked a Golfnow Hot Deal for a buddies trip to the area, and we enjoyed playing here. The greens were firm and recently verticut but rolled good. Fairways were almost perfect and rough was all cut to a uniform depth. The course has numerous doglegs and a lot of undulation. Beautiful course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 179
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

In Good Shape

I try getting out to Cleghorn a couple times a year. In the past the course conditions have been hit and miss. However, the newest owners are doing a great job of keeping it in good shape. There were some fairways with a few bare spote, but overall the fairways were full and cut, and the tees were in good shape. Like most courses in the area, the bermuda in the rough is really thick this time of year. The greens had been punched about 3 weeks ago, and werent quiet healed all the way up-probably at about 80 percent-but they rolled pretty good and at a nice pace. The layout is awesome, thats never been a problem. So if you get a chance go give it a play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful but very challenging course.

Course is in great shape except for greens still healing from being punched. Tough course with dramatic and picturesque elevation changes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot deal, warm greens

I got a Hot Deal for $12 to play this course, and was excited due to having played the course many times. Stopped in to play on the way to Lake Lure for the weekend. The staff were very friendly and the clubhouse had been updated since my last visit. He tee boxes and fairways were great, just as I remembered. The surprise came when I got to the first green. It appeared that the greens had been punch recently. The greens had been sanded, and the holes had filled in pretty well. I found that the greens still putted well and my ball was not really affected., although they were a bit slower. I didn’t score well, but was no fault of the course. Can’t wait to go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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