The Cleghorn Club in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, USA | GolfPass
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4.1
327 Reviews 327 Reviews
5 Stars
140
4 Stars
137
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
83.9%
Recommend this course
300 out of 327 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
19 Reviews 19 Reviews
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
73.7%
Recommend this course
14 out of 19 reviews
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3.8
47 Reviews 47 Reviews
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
76.6%
Recommend this course
36 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
327 Reviews (327)

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 Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

One hole has been closed for eight months. Cart paths are in terrible shape. Tee boxes lacked grass. Greens and fairways were good. Bunkers were lacking sand and many were full of weeds. The teenage golfers behind us were lacking any golf decoram.

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace rough conditions

Slow pace, rough conditions lots of heavy rough and mud. Greenskeeper stayed with me from like 11-18 it was super distracting. Won’t be rushing back. Will say I’ve played here before and never had any of these issues. Overall good course just a tough day.

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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Longer course than one would expect

Very nice gentleman in the pro shop. Easy check-in with GolfNow. My partner and I were paired with 2 people - good fellows. Pace of play? 4 hour round - not much waiting between shots. No ranger or beverage cart on Saturday but plenty to choose from at grill at the turn. Nice variety of holes. Played Gold tees from 6200yds. Course definitely plays longer than yardage. Par 3s were very enjoyable. Tee boxes were scruffy, grass had not fully developed in fairways, bunkers had not seen any attention (had not been raked by course maintenance), greens very slow on 75% of holes but were in good shape. Many holes had several uphill shots. *Hole16 closed tldue to damage from Hurricane Helene - understandable. Cart paths were broken in several areas. Rate was $68.00 but would suggest a $55.00 rate on weekend fee. Overall, 3 star rating.

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Don’t come here- read review from longtime member

No value for your money. Weeds over growing course, diseased greens, and sand traps all unplayable. Used to be a premier track before the pro and superintendent left in 2023 and Tryon International started managing it. They have no idea what they are doing. Don’t spend your money here - TIEC is also notorious for stiffing (not paying) local small business owners and contractors who perform work on the property.

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
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 13
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 17
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 16
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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Way better than to be expected

Everything about this course was great. The only complaint I have is, the greens were slow but true. Customer service was awesome. I expected this course to be good, but it ended up being pretty amazing. The layout is awesome with pretty wide fairways! The variety of every hole being totally different from one to the other and great elevation changes as well. I would definitely play here again!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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 29
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 6
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
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