Best Public Golf Courses in Raleigh, North Carolina

What makes a public course "best" in Raleigh? 13 non-member courses qualify (averaging 4.4★); the top 5 below average 4.7★.

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Ranked courses

  1. 1

    Drive Shack

    6901 Play Golf Wy, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA, Raleigh, NC 27607
    ★ 4.6 (7,954 reviews)
  2. 2

    Dogwood Country Club

    2431 Crabtree Blvd #101, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA, Raleigh, NC 27604
    ★ 5.0 (231 reviews)
  3. 3

    River Ridge Golf Club

    3224 Auburn Knightdale Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA, Raleigh, NC 27610
    ★ 4.6 (327 reviews)
  4. 4

    North Ridge Country Club

    6612 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615, USA, Raleigh, NC 27615
    ★ 4.6 (306 reviews)
  5. 5

    TriGolf - Home of First Tee — Triangle

    12201 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA, Raleigh, NC 27613
    ★ 4.7 (152 reviews)
  6. 6

    Wildwood Green Golf Club

    3000 Ballybunion Way, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA, Raleigh, NC 27613
    ★ 4.2 (239 reviews)
  7. 7

    Eagle Ridge Golf Club

    565 Competition Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA, Raleigh, NC 27603
    ★ 4.0 (118 reviews)
  8. 8

    Hedingham Golf Club

    4801 Harbour Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA, Raleigh, NC 27604
    ★ 3.7 (157 reviews)
  9. 9

    Brier Creek Country Club

    9400 Club Hill Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617
  10. 10

    Lonnie Poole Golf Course

    1509 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
  11. 11

    Raleigh Country Club

    400 Donald Ross Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
  12. 12

    Raleigh Golf Association

    1527 Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  13. 13

    TPC Wakefield Plantation

    2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public golf courses are in Raleigh, North Carolina?▾
FairwayRadar lists every public, municipal, semi-private, and resort course open to non-member play in Raleigh, North Carolina. Counts update daily as we verify access policies.
What's the best public golf course in Raleigh?▾
Our top-ranked public course in Raleigh is the highest-rated by Google reviews. See the ranked list above for current standings — rankings shift as new reviews come in.
Are tee times required at public courses in Raleigh?▾
Most public courses in Raleigh accept tee times 1–14 days in advance. Walk-ons are typically allowed on weekdays but rarely on weekend mornings. Click any course for its booking link and phone number.
What do public golf courses cost in Raleigh?▾
Green fees in Raleigh vary by course and time of day. The ranked list above shows weekday and weekend rate ranges where available. Twilight rates (typically after 2pm) run 30–50% below morning prices.