Lives
Raleigh NC
Age
45-54
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

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Average Rating

4.0
4.0
Total 13 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

13 Reviews
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4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
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0
Recommended Courses
11
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
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First Review
07/31/2017
Last Review
03/31/2024

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UNC Finley Golf Course

Played On 03/30/2024
3.0
Previously Played

Ground Under Repair

Course was not in great shape. The conditions were extremely wet and muddy. There was nothing to eat or drink and no cart staff offering snacks if any kind. We were told they have food trucks on Thursdays which didn’t add much value on a hit Saturday afternoon. They also indicated the snack bar would not be open until May. If I’m laying $125 for a round, I expect food and off course amenities to be available and they were not. Course changes were interesting - seems like they manufactured a couple of holes and starting on a par 3 which used to be home ten was odd. I will not be back until we’ll after May and feel like we should have been told there was absolutely no food or drink so we could have planned appropriately.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

Excellent course and excellent staff- clubs were lost when shipped so I needed to rent a demo a set of clubs - the staff could not have been more courteous and kind with the situation- pace of play was a little slow for a Monday- 4.5 hours but the course layout and condition of course was outstanding. They didn’t have many food options available on course but the cart staff were outgoing and passed us twice during the round which helped. Everyone we met while golfing here were professional and welcoming and the course is a gem with amazing views and difficult par 4’s. I highly recommend this experience for any skilled golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/17/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review Orange County National! We hope to see you again soon so we can earn the chance to get 5 stars!

2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice greens

They have an awesome staff and amazing greens. They were entirely overbooked and 9 holes required 3 hours so I only played 9. Great layout and greens but can’t afford to spend 6 hours doing anything. Backed up solid by hole 2 so maybe 5-7 minutes in between times versus the standard ten minutes. Everyone was super kind - the tee sheet was just over stacked.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Recovering

I always enjoy playing here
Course in tough shape
Very little grass and extremely challenging
Greens rolled true and fast
It seemed like the harsh weather beat up the course and especially the fairways which were struggling
The course needs recovery and should have been overseeded

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/24/2018:
Hello, thank you for the three stars. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy our course as much as previous times. Our fairways are not 100% green yet because of our below normal temperatures, but the playability of them is exceptional. They are greening up more every day and should be completely green in the coming weeks. We want to take the time to make sure you understand why we do not overseed. It does not fit our sustainability model and by not overseeding, we are able to give you better playing conditions in the fall as well as in June and July. We hope this helps explains some of your concerns. We hope to see you again soon!
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Long and strong

Black tees are all you want with the driving distances requiring length and precision. The course is penalizing on errant shots and you must be patient and know your distance. Several par 5's are 3 shots minimum from back tees and the wind can cause havoc in the par three's protected from the wind below the trees. There are several long par fours that require approach from the tee versus driver every hole. The views of downtown are quintessential for those out of town guests wanting an authentic Raleigh experience. The staff are always professional and courteous and the driving range and amenities are top notch. A must play for NC residents and out of town guests- excellent experience but tough course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/20/2018:
Hello, thank you for the five-star review! We appreciate you providing us your detailed analysis of our course layout and are glad that you had a great experience with both our course and staff! Thanks for playing Lonnie Poole Golf Course, and we can't wait to have you back again soon.

UNC Finley Golf Course

Played On 02/10/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Serene situation

Rainy Saturday but the staff was extremely polite and professional. The course was pretty open due to slight drizzle and I played as a single and didn't have to wait until 13. The course was in amazing shape considering the rain the morning and night before and the only negative is players didn't seem to repair ball marks but everything else was excellent and is a highly recommended option for an outing with family from outside of town with character and many natural scenes and wildlife.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/13/2018:
Thank you Tattride for your 4-star review. Book another round with us soon here at UNC Finley Golf Course here in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent layout and experience

This course is an excellent course with a very challenging layout on the International side. The tee shots require you to read the yardage and avoid trouble on most of the par 4's with short irons sometimes being the best play. The links style and greens were excellent with many natural areas. Make sure you keep an eye on the rock and the winds can make it tough! Only downside was what looks like milItaly barracks surrounding the course which is a trend in Orlando but aesthetically tough. Staff and clubhouse were awesome. Driving range a little beat up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/09/2018:
Excellent! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions as well as the challenge that our course presented. We're also pleased that our staff left a great impression on you. We appreciate your review and we hope to have you back again soon!
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Serenity now

An often overlooked gen in the spirit of a Tot Hill or mountain type golf course with great views and undulations. Amazing natural areas next to the Neuse with many types of shots required. The greens are coming in nicely, skating girly spongy but beautiful and rolls true. An excellent value with very few on the course during the week. The staff are professional and appreciate you being there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/18/2017

Employees should not ne able to write reviews!!!! None of this is true. Greens below average and fairways are not being touched until next spring!!!!!

The Neuse Golf Club

Played On 10/18/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still excellent

Excellent greens
Excellent food
The rough is no joke and a few bunkers are dusty aka: not up to par but everything else including the staff is awesome. The greens are perfect and once the rough is trimmed and the traps raked- she will be perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Presteen

Overall a hidden gem and highly underrated- the staff was professional and friendly. The Meadowlands were amazing with scenery throughout and a very challenging layout with nearly perfect greens. Everything was excellent. Par fives were lengthy and challenging. Every club in the bag was used minus the six iron with plenty of left to right and right to left holes. I will play here again and highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Riverwood Golf Club - Riverview/Meadowlands Course.

The Neuse Golf Club

Played On 10/04/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Diamond in the rough

I paid $12 to play here which simply cannot be beat. I thought perhaps the greens or fairways were under repair but they were perfect. The new greens and work they have done is excellent. The fairways are lush and the rough was as penalizing as you want with the club championship played the week before we played. Monty and the staff are excellent and the food very good.

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

River Ridge Golf Club

Played On 09/25/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Solid

Top dressing made it tough but the greens rolled true and the staff was awesome. We were paired with two great guys and had a solid day on the course. Pace of play was solid and it was not very crowded so we had a great day.

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

Excellent and challenging

Amazing course
Red tees were more than enough distance
Watch each other's shots because errant balls are hard to find
Take your time and measure the shots
Awesome layout- awesome staff and food in the new clubhouse also excellent
Can't wait to play again
A true gem with unique city views
Visitors to Raleigh must check it out!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/03/2017:
Hi Thomas, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Lonnie Poole Golf Course. We are glad that you enjoy our layout, food and clubhouse. We hope to earn your business again in the Raleigh Durham area.
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