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183 Golf Circle, Rutherfordton, North Carolina, 28139
(828) 286-911718
Holes
71
Par
6,762
Yards
73.3
Rating
136
Slope
Driving range
Putting green
Chipping area
Cart rentals
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Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club is a 18-hole golf course in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, playing to a par 71 at 6,762 yards from the back tees. The course opened in 1972 and was designed by George Cobb.
Par
71
Length
6,762 yds
Slope
136
Rating
73.3
Year built
1972
Architect
George Cobb
Greens
Champion Bermuda Grass
Season
Year round
Driving range
Putting green
Chipping area
Cart rentals
Club rentals
What golfers love
Golfers tell us that Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club offers a beautiful mountain course with challenging and varied holes. The course is praised for being in good shape, especially considering the time of year. The fairways are well-maintained, and the greens are tough but roll smoothly. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing a welcoming atmosphere. Despite some minor issues with tee boxes and bunkers, overall, players find the course to be enjoyable and worth the price. Golfers appreciate the scenic views and the opportunity to play on a course with elevation changes and unique features. Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club is highly recommended for its value, excellent greens, and challenging layout.
Good to know
Golfers tell us that the pace of play at Cleghorn Golf and Sports Club needs improvement, as it was described as average or slow by some reviewers. Additionally, there were mentions of large groups, specifically five-somes, which caused frustration for some golfers who were unable to play through. While the course conditions were generally rated positively, there were concerns raised about bare spots on the tee boxes and a lack of grass on the fairways. One reviewer even noted that the course seemed overpriced considering its current condition. Although staff quality and friendliness received mostly positive ratings, there were a few reviewers who had less than satisfactory experiences with the staff. Overall, while the course was described as challenging with a great layout, there were areas of concern that golfers would like to see addressed, particularly the pace of play and course conditions.
Tee boxes
| Tees | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,762 yds | 73.3 | 136 |
| Bronze | 6,131 yds | 70.6 | 128 |
| Silver | 5,440 yds | 67.2 | 124 |
| Red | 4,617 yds | 68 | 117 |

183 Golf Circle, Rutherfordton, North Carolina, 28139
(828) 286-911718
Holes
71
Par
6,762
Yards
73.3
Rating
136
Slope
Driving range
Putting green
Chipping area
Cart rentals
Club rentals