Raleigh, North Carolina · 18 holes · times shown in course local time
Green fees typically $35–$75
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1509 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27606
(919) 515-652718
Holes
71
Par
7,358
Yards
Driving range
Putting green
Chipping area
Cart rentals
Club rentals
Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course in Raleigh, North Carolina, playing to a par 71 at 7,358 yards from the back tees. The course opened in 2009 and was designed by Arnold Palmer. Green fees typically run $35–$75 depending on day and time.
Par
71
Length
7,358 yds
Year built
2009
Architect
Arnold Palmer
Driving range
Putting green
Chipping area
Cart rentals
Club rentals
What golfers love
Golfers tell us that the Lonnie Poole golf course offers a great challenge, with its challenging tee shots that require avoiding sand on most holes. It provides a fun and enjoyable playing experience, making it a course worth playing again if you're in the Raleigh area. The course layout is fantastic, complemented by amazing bunkers and city views. The greens are fast and well-maintained, thanks to the hard work of the greenskeeper and crew, despite the numerous ball marks left by some golfers. The course is highly recommended, surpassing even some private tracks in the triangle area. The friendly and helpful staff, especially the kids working at the pro shop, contribute to making the overall experience memorable.
Good to know
Golfers tell us that the Lonnie Poole Golf Course needs improvement in a few areas based on their reviews. Many have expressed disappointment with the pace of play, with some even leaving before completing their round. Golfers mentioned the lack of enforcement from rangers and the ineffective GPS systems as contributing factors to the slow pace. In terms of course conditions, some fairways have been described as thin and matted down. Golfers have also mentioned the presence of unrepaired ball marks on the greens, which affects the overall experience. There have also been comments about the facility quality. Golfers feel that there is a need for better communication about changes to the course and front nine closures. One reviewer even had a poor experience with a staff member at the restaurant bar, indicating a need for improved customer service. Overall, Lonnie Poole Golf Course may benefit from improving the enforcement of pace of play, maintaining better course conditions, improving communication about course changes, and providing better customer service. Golfers believe that these improvements would enhance their experience at the course.
Tee boxes
| Tees | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Color | 7,358 yds | 74.7 | 142 |
| Black | 6,916 yds | 72.4 | 137 |
| Red | 6,498 yds | 70.8 | 132 |
| Red | 6,032 yds | 68.8 | 123 |
| No Color | 5,473 yds | 66.4 | 111 |
| Olive Green | 5,136 yds | 69 | 119 |
| Green | 4,711 yds | 63.1 | 99 |

1509 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27606
(919) 515-652718
Holes
71
Par
7,358
Yards
Driving range
Putting green
Chipping area
Cart rentals
Club rentals