The Cleghorn Club in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, USA | GolfPass
The Cleghorn Club: #5
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4.1
317 Reviews 317 Reviews
5 Stars
139
4 Stars
133
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
82.1%
Recommend this course
295 out of 317 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
16 Reviews 16 Reviews
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.0
47 Reviews 47 Reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
87.2%
Recommend this course
41 out of 47 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 6821 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.8

Formerly known as Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club and Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Tifway 419 Bermudagrass
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 Polo-style shirts ONLY. T-shirts, screen printed shirts, halters, tank tops, tube tops, or bathing suit tops are prohibited to play golf or practice. Denim, cargo shorts, jeans, sweatpants, swimwear, yoga pants or other athletic pants are prohibited.
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  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2018 #22) (2016 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2016 #8)
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Reviews

4.1
317 Reviews (317)

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

The course overall was in very good shape for this time of year. The greens were in very good condition just a little on the slow side but rolled really well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Going green soon at Cleghorn

GREAT LAYOUT
GREEN GRASS COMING
Love the staff and amenities.

Conditions Good
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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overpriced

This course has potential. Price went up when the equestrian center bought the place. Price has come down since, but now being the price of the average course like the others near by, they need to give you what you paid for. Hole 16 got destroyed Sept of ‘24 from Helene, and nothing is done to make up for the lack of a hole, and in 6 months nothing has been repaired. The bunkers for the past 4 times I’ve been there were unplayable. How a course this caliber can leave bunkers not raked or maintained is inexcusable. This same trip the greens were mowed the day before and clippings were all over the green like the bagger wasn’t even working. Morning dew made clippings stick to your ball and putts became slow.
I like the layout as it does require some shots, but those maintenance issues for that price are unacceptable. Will not be back till maybe later in the summer with fingers crossed…

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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Lots of elevation changed, in great shape for this time of year. Hole 16 currently unplayable due to hurricane damage

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value, Good Storm Recovery Work

Great Value, Great Staff, Kudos for their efforts to get over Storm damage. Course does need more work on a few holes that took a beating, but again,, Kudos for their work to date.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Layout

Very good layout which requires accuracy and shot making. Carts have GPS which is required because of the many uphill 2nd shots. Greens are speedy and fun to putt. Worth the fee if you want a challenge to your handicap of 20 or below!

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

ok course

Hole 16 was closed no signs or info from clubs house about hole closer ???

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course!

What a gem! Very friendly staff! The course layout is fun and challenging! I enjoy playing here whenever possible!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Greens, fairways and tees in good shape and well maintained. Cartpath potholes need some asphalt patching and bunkers need a golf course contractor to install new draintile, liner material and additional sand to bring course up to its potential. 16th green needs to have sand from storm hosed off and put back in service. Made 5 birdies so no big complaints:)

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Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cleghorn Front 9 Challenge

Back 9 closed indefinitely by Storm Helene, so looped Front 9 twice; greens in great shape - firm and fast; fairways well groomed; rough reasonable; traps in poor shape; tee boxes in fair shape; cart paths a bit bumpy by broken asphalt; small bar and grill a nice amenity - thanks!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cleghorn Review

The course was in very good condition. Limited range balls due to a Srixon demo day. We had issues with the GPS shutting down the carts several times on the back nine while driving on the cart path. Otherwise it was a good day.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What the heck?

Course in good shape, pace of play was fine, I was almost alone, then found out why.

Turns out there was a scramble for 5pm, so they close the 9 on which it will take place, telling me to play the other 9 twice, even though I could have been finished with the 9 they were going to use before the scramble would have started.

That's something that should be disclosed when reserving, not witheld until you arrive at the course! If I wanted to play the same 9 twice, I'd go to a 9 hole course! They knew it was going to be that way, and should have let GP know, so it could be disclosed to people who are selecting where and when to play! If half of the course is going to be closed, they need to tell people at some point prior to the day, so other plans can be made. If not when it's being reserved, then contact me as soon as you know!

Disappointed!

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Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best greens within 60 miles

I was pleasantly surprised at the overall conditions. The greens were amazing. Best I have played in the area for quite a while.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Used to be in better shape

Club pro lacks the personality to manage the shop.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The rough was overgrown. Traps were unplayable. Drainage is a problem. 16 green was mostly under water. Had to move the ball most fairways because of standing water. They shut down the front 9 unannounced @2 pm so the members could play a dog fight beginning @ 5 pm. I was made to play the back twice. I would not waste my time driving an hour to this course again.

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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

a ok

nice course, play was sorta slow but it was Saturday.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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