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4.0
272 Reviews (272)
5 Stars
122
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
84.7%
Recommend this course
256 out of 272 reviews
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4.0
5 Reviews (5)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.0
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 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

4.0
272 Reviews (272)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome Course

Greens had been punched.... so a little slower........thank you! Course layout is wonderful and in great shape. The rockwork is exquisite and adds to the already beautiful views. People inside were very friendly. Drove an hour and it was well worth it....will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has a lot of different features

Great Course, lots of challenging holes , Friendly staff, a great parking lot, the Course was in great condition greens were great every one needs to play a round here at Cleghorn Golf club

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great round

We really enjoy coming to Cleghorn. Great course conditions, especially considering our recent lack of rain. Looking forward to a trip back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Great course and layout. Fairways have some bare spots but was not a major issue. Will play again soon

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Fair Test

This course is a little remote and has a good layout of holes. It is not easy and requires well struck shots and accuracy as greens are good size. The greens in good condition as were the tee boxes. The fairways were not up to par with bare spots and very thin grass FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR. The staff was nice and carts were nice. Well worth the hot deal price but to pay 39 during the week and more on weekend plus the remoteness will probably leave it off my list. My opinion is the fairways should be a lot better for this time of year and having to hit off bare tight lies should only be for winter golf when Bermuda is dormant.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 181
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Ok now. Gonna be good in a couple weeks

Played today on a beautiful spring afternoon. The winter and early spring have been really wet and you can see some results of that on the course. The back 9 was cart path only. For the most part however the course was dried out with only wet spots here and there. The layout of the course is awesome. It helps to have played a few times to figure out some of the dog legs and elevation changes. The Bermuda in the fairways tees and rough has just started to come out of dormancy. So lies were 50/50. Some spots good. Some bare. Not the fault of the course at all. The greens however were in good shape. They weren’t really fast. But the rolled nice and smooth. Bunkers had not been raked since the rain on Friday and Saturday. So that made them more of a challenge. I got a hot deal and paid $19 including fees. It was definitely worth that price. I think the regular weekday rate is 39 and weekend is 49. Idk if I would pay those rates just yet. My advice is if you can get a hot deal go for it. It’s worth it. But if not I’d wait a couple weeks to pay full price. Once the weather warms up more consistently and the Bermuda has time to grow in the course is gonna be really nice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Golf Course

Excellent golf course that will challenge your accuracy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid Value

Very good layout with good greens; smooth, quick and held well. Staff was friendly and accommodating. I’d play it again tomorrow if I could.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good course but.....

nice course, but car path only. special play at mountain course good luck

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pro is so humble

Great course with great staff please don’t play so we can keep this jewel to our self.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Spectacular As Always

Not that this hidden gem needs anymore 5 star reviews but I love this place so much. Greens are always in great shape. Pace of play, even without a ranger / starter, is typically smooth. The leaves were blown off the course to the best off their abilities. The new bar / food menu has plenty of great options and priced fairly. A hot deal below $30 is always a steal. I drive 50-55 min from Asheville about 3-4 times a year and it’s always worth it. Electric carts are always clean and charged up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

It's been awhile and still looks good.

Haven't played this course in over 10 years. But the greens are still fast and in great shape. The fairways are well manicured. Some whole are shot placement as the fairways are hilly and sloped. Beautiful scenery.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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