The Neuse Golf Club in Clayton, North Carolina, USA | GolfPass
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4.5
1070 Reviews 1070 Reviews
5 Stars
564
4 Stars
394
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
94.3%
Recommend this course
1014 out of 1070 reviews
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4.5
15 Reviews 15 Reviews
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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4.6
16 Reviews 16 Reviews
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7011 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.5

Neuse Golf Club was ranked as one of the best public golf courses in North Carolina, second only to Pinehurst. The layout winds along the Neuse River across rolling hills that are dotted with rocky outcroppings. Towering, mature pines accent the landscape as well, especially along the fairways. Each hole provides a dramatically different challenge and unique scenery. Views of the winding river can be enjoyed on almost every hole. A variety of bunkers and doglegs are strategically placed throughout the golf course, demanding both accuracy and thoughtful strategy. The design closely follows the natural contours of the hilly terrain. Dramatic elevation changes guarantee that flat lies will be hard to find. The golf course is no easy feat but the beautiful scenery and interesting hole designs will appeal to any player.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect John LaFoy

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Grill

Available Facilities

Lockers
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Reviews

4.5
1070 Reviews (1070)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Watching the Game 15
19th Hole Specials 13
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 67
Bunkers 52
Forced Carries 28
This course/club is great for:
Locals 46
Advanced Golfers 44
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 54
Convenient to the City 25
In the 'Burbs 23

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Reviews 390
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Great Condition/Brutal Pace

First time at Neuse this year....it is in excellent condition for mid-April. Could maybe use a little more sand (without stones) in some of the bunkers. A 5 hour round on a Thurs. afternoon is ridiculous.....never saw a ranger. IMO there were several groups ahead of us who were playing the wrong tees and/or just didn't have the skill to play this course.....it's not easy from the wrong tees!

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 314
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 314
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First time playing

The course plays well and is enjoyable and challenging. Lots of steep hills going from the greens to the cart path. Greens are maintained well and have considerable break so some are hard to read. Enjoyed playing Neuse CC.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Solid Course

The Neuse has improved every year over the last 5 years. The food, pro shop, and restaurant are very good. The course is in good condition and greens are fast. One of the better courses for the money in the triangle area. Fun layout as well and the practice facilities are well kept.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Quiet Weekday Afternoon

Pace of play was excellent. We also went for the last 18 in the daylight so everyone was moving very quickly to finish. Grass was great all-around. Bar was open, hot food available, pro shop open and fully stocked. The course is VERY hilly, so if you're like me and can't hit the green from your tee shot, then expect to be doing some roaming by foot to navigate the hills. However, it's a beautiful course. Highly recommend for people that are better than me (I regularly shoot 100-120).

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent Course

I love playing the Neuse. I had an excellent score and the pace of play was excellent. The course is challenging but playable and very scenic. The one change that I wish the course planners hadn’t made was the red tees. The red tees use to be 5280 something in length for ladies. The silver/hybrids are confusing and not as fun to play. I can play the silver but the previous red tees length, challenge, and playability were more ideal. Overall, I do love playing this course.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 314
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The Neuse

Have not played the course in several years. Layout and topography of the course presents players a challenge. Bunkers are placed where shots slightly off will be found. Greens were in good shape and require attention to be paid to accurately read. Amenities and facilities are well maintained. Pace of place was unfortunately bad. After teeing off we had waits on every hole after and ended up with almost a 5 hour round as a result. Given our late afternoon tee time it become a bit of a challenge to finish before sunset.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing improvements

Haven't playrd The Neuse in a couple of years, but what a dramatic improvement. Fairways were in really good shape and rough was cut to playable levels and thick. The star of the show were the greens - firm and fast and in perfect condition. Traps in good shape and cultivated well. Our foursome played in 3 hours and 45 minutes, and had a very enjoyable round.. Can't say enough about how impressed I was by the improvement - it's now a really good place to play!!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Trouble with golf now reservations

Didn't actually get to play. This is the THIRD time a golf now reservation has gotten screwed up.

First time: made reservation, golf course doesn't have in their system. GN has the reservation, has to spend 15 minutes on the phone to get it square, got to play and crisis averted.

Second: booked round. Notified friend. Get kicked back a day or 2 later after booking because of a tournament. GN auto refunded

Third: booked a week in advance. Show up to course and this time they actually have a tournament (I asked about a couple of weeks ago and she had no idea what I was talking about) DID NOT get to play. So I booked a week in advance and an hour before my tee time on a Saturday in November with 73 degree weather, I'm told sorry, no dice.
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I have NEVER had one issue with a golf now reservation. I've had 3 and my only 3 issues with this golf course. Obviously whomever coordinates with GN does not do that part of the job well. 2 of these are in the last month with me. I wonder how many other issues they have?

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Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 390
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 314
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 314
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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