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Had not played course in several years as it had really run down. New owners seem to be addressing course conditions and it is no longer cart path only. Greens were excellent, but traps need work and fairways were full of weeds. I do hope the they are successful in returning this course to its former glory as it's a great track and true mountain gem. Thanks to the staff who are very supportive and accommodating.

Have played this course several times a year for the last 10 years and it is in very good condition for a public course with heavy play. Play was a little slow, but we were a threesome behind a couple of foursomes, so was to be expected. Greens were in excellent condition and rolled true. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. Looking forward to returning.

Hadn't played here since last fall. Considering time of year the course was in excellent condition. Greens rolled true and fast, fairways are in midsummer form, traps looked to be replenished and we're raked. Staff is always friendly and courteous. Looking forward to playing here again soon.

Our 11 am tee time was pushed back an hour due to heavy frost, but with a noon start it had already warmed into the 50's. Course was in good condition considering the 2 major snowfalls we've had in the last few weeks. Greens were a little bumpy in spots but other than that rolled true. Typical Donald Ross design with few bunkers fronting the greens and tricky greens to read with lots of undulations. Always look forward to playing here and enjoying the layout and mountain scenery, and today was no exception.

1 week after a record snowfall and freezing temps I was surprised that the course was in such good condition, even though the traps and a few of the shaded tee boxes were still blanketed with snow. Chilly but sunny day and greens not very receptive but still rolled true. Unfortunately got behind a couple of slow foursomes but still finished the round in just over 4 hours. Kudos to the staff for keeping the course opened and playable in tough conditions.

Have played this course numerous times over the last 10 years, and still find it challenging. Plenty of elevated tees/greens and doglegs requiring layups and we'll thought out club selection. Lots of undulations in the greens which are usually in good shape and roll true. Sand traps could be improved upon and some cart paths are in need of repair but the layout and views more than makeup for condition. Course is understaffed but employees are always friendly.

always enjoy playing this course in the shadow of Mt Mitchell. Cart path only keeps the fairways in excellent condition, although many fairways do not drain well in periods of heavy rain making it challenging to find plugged balls. Course winds through the scenic south Toe river valley (monster trout), and is mostly flat with elevation changes only on a few holes. Greens are always in great shape and roll true. Can't wait for the course to reopen in the Spring.

Had a good friend visiting from Michigan and looking for a challenging course to play in western NC. After visiting the website and reading reviews, most of which were favorable we decided to give Cleghorn Plantation a try. Upon arrival we were greeted by an attendant in the parking lot who brought us a cart, so far so good. Couldn't believe that the round was only $33 and that the course was nearly empty at 9 A.M. proceeded to the 1st hole and lost my tee shot to the left after hitting the fairway and watching my ball slide off to the left and into the woods. Unfortunately we were to soon discover that the majority of the holes had severe slopes with little grass to hold a shot. I live and play on a mountain course in the Asheville area and am very familiar with a challenging track, but Cleghorn is ridiculous and hardly what I would describe as fair, more like penalizing. Greens had recently been punched and were hard and fast. Most of the tee boxes were devoid of grass and signage was poor. Aside from the staff and views, there is very little to recommend here. Save your money and look elsewhere for a mountain course, there are plenty in western north and south Carolina that far outshine this one.

Front 9 flat and uninteresting. Back 9 is a different course, narrow and hilly. Greens are hard and fast and will only hold steep shots.

have played this course numerous times over the years. The last few years the course has been woefully neglected. Current manager and new greens keeper have made great strides in restoring the course, Greens and fairways in very good condition, tee boxes much improved. However, the traps still need to be replenished with new sand, and not the mixture of sand and red clay that is like concrete after a rainfall. The cart paths are in terrible shape and will rough you up if not careful. Hope they take care of that real soon. All in all a very challenging course layout and well worth the price.