r/RDUGOLF Apr 18 '25

General Local Resource Guide

46 Upvotes

Hello all! Now that golf season is in full swing and we're getting an influx of the usual questions, I wanted to remind people of the Resource Guide and Course Directory:

https://rdugolftour.com/local-resources/

https://rdugolftour.com/course-directory/

These links along with the Reddit search hard should be very useful for a lot of questions.

The directory should help find courses (public, private, now closed, and simulator spots), and the resource guide should help answer a lot of the standard questions around Lessons, fittings, club work, and multiple other things that have become very helpful over the years.

I have played everywhere and patronized almost all local golf businesses, so I made this ages ago to help share my knowledge.


Let me know if there's anything missing or anything more you want to see from either!


Edit** Per request of a few people, I have now added "other Golf related stuff", and shortgame practice facilities


r/RDUGOLF Jun 06 '24

FORE SALE!!!

25 Upvotes

Not really….Have recently received more people asking to advertise/sell stuff on here. There’s plenty of avenues/subreddits/FB marketplace to offload golf equipment & other golf related items….

Sooo here’s the deal; If you want to sell something or advertise you must first make a donation to the First Tee of the Triangle. Then send one of the mods (Me/Craig) a screenshot/copy of said donation prior to getting approved to post.

$20 donation minimum for personal items & $100 minimum for businesses(may change, but as of now this is the deal)…This is per post made…


r/RDUGOLF 21h ago

General Keith hills regulars

4 Upvotes

Looking for some guys that play regularly at Keith Hills. Mid 30s player. Shoot somewhere between 95 and 105. Enjoy bourbon, golf and country music. Work a rotating schedule so can play during week.


r/RDUGOLF 1d ago

Coharie

2 Upvotes

How is Coharie? Thinking of signing up for the CGA event there. Thanks.


r/RDUGOLF 1d ago

Looking for Golf Friends!

8 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I'm a 25-year-old guy and new to the area, looking for some people to golf with! I moved to Raleigh about a year ago for work and it's been tough to meet people. I'm usually free on weekends and some weekday evenings.

I enjoy practicing and playing at places like Knights Play, Pine Hollow, Eagle Ridge, and Lochmere, and I'll occasionally hit up RGA. I typically shoot in the low-to-mid 90s, but all skill levels are welcome! I'm just looking for some casual, fun rounds.

If you're interested in hitting the links, feel free to comment or send me a DM!


r/RDUGOLF 1d ago

Crossings Reopening?

1 Upvotes

Anyone have a good idea when The Crossings in Durham.will.be open again?


r/RDUGOLF 2d ago

Fear of joining a group

3 Upvotes

Hey yall, 26m been playing off and on since I was in middle school and just picked it back up again. Probably average mid 90s. I want to play more but have get nervous playing solo and joining a group. Anyone have suggestions how they’ve overcame the nerves of this?

I know how to play ready golf, proper etiquette and can get the ball out there.


r/RDUGOLF 2d ago

Shout out to Continental Golf

16 Upvotes

I had my second fitting today for irons. It could not have gone better. I’m a mid handicap and they took the time with me to make it comfortable and a very enjoyable time. I’m an engineer and love diving into details and mechanics. Going through the shaft and irons getting explanations on differences and weights and what I should expect from each was just an awesome experience. Ended up with P790s even though titleist T250s were a close second. If you’re looking for a fitting I couldn’t recommend these guys enough.


r/RDUGOLF 3d ago

Is there a greens map available for River Ridge?

5 Upvotes

I’d like to be able to reference it while walking. I need to do whatever it takes to be below the hole 😂


r/RDUGOLF 3d ago

Looking for golf lessons in Eastern NC

3 Upvotes

I’m looking for a golf coach in or around the Greenville area. I was wondering if anyone had any experiences or reviews with the following coaches:

  • Chris McDonald out of Johnston County Country Club
  • Jeremy Shadle out of Kinston Country Club
  • Obie Agbasi out of Goldsboro Municipal

I can’t find much on the internet about any of these guys. I am open to other coaching recommendations if you’ve got them. I just don’t really want to to drive more than an hour to the lessons if I can avoid it. I tried to reach Brady Pinner at Wedgewood but can’t get in touch with him.


r/RDUGOLF 4d ago

Bentwinds says goodbye to Bentgrass greens

9 Upvotes

Starting soon after Memorial Day 2026, the bentgrass greens will be replaced with TifEagle bermuda.


r/RDUGOLF 4d ago

Seeking playing partners willing to walk

13 Upvotes

I (42m, ~22hcp) am looking for players that are open to walking 9 to 18 holes. I’ve found I more enjoy playing while walking, and I need the exercise. All my friends are “ride only” guys. I have an office job with flexible hours. here are my ideals:

I am most flexible to play Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Weekend on occasion but usually busy with my wife and kids.

Willing to play anytime and anywhere within hour and a half of Crabtree Mall. I just need to be back home by 5:30pm.

Any age, any handicap works for me. Shoot me a DM if interested.


r/RDUGOLF 4d ago

General Question 40yo looking for golf buddies

5 Upvotes

Its hard to make friends the older you get. The only hobby I have is golf. Look to meet people and hopefully make some friends


r/RDUGOLF 4d ago

Pinehurst

0 Upvotes

Anybody know if pinehurst has melin hats?


r/RDUGOLF 5d ago

Quail Ridge

3 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I (45m) just got back into playing golf over the last year or two after not playing for 25 years, I have mostly just gone to the range and hitting into a net at my house. I have recently started playing a few rounds solo. This Thursday I will be playing Quail Ridge for the first time. The tee sheet seems to be pretty full and since this is the first time I will be paired up with strangers, any advice on what to expect?

Note: I will be playing from the front tees as I am a high handicapper


r/RDUGOLF 9d ago

New to the area- looking for golf buddies

22 Upvotes

32M 13HCP — Hey fellow golfers! I Recently moved to the area from Colorado and I am just looking for new golf buddies around here. I want to audition for your foursome 😅 I am living in FV but don’t mind traveling to courses around me! I only played 18 twice out here so far and both times it was at lochmere, the course was decent, shot 86 and 83. Typically free on Saturdays and sometimes weekdays. Attaching golf swing video for some attention. Comment here or DM if you want to get out there together soon!


r/RDUGOLF 8d ago

UNC Finley vibes?

2 Upvotes

My buddy is coming to visit and we splurged on a round at UNC Finley. I've never been there before so what are the general vibes for bringing a cooler or playing some music from a speaker? Mind you we arent trying to "bro" out on the course and blast music or rage out, just respectfully enjoy our round.

Thanks in advance


r/RDUGOLF 9d ago

Golfer Needed Saturday morning round

4 Upvotes

Looking at booking a quick 9 at Paschals in wake forest. They do not like letting solos out so I'm wondering if anyone wants to tag along for the 11am tee time. 27M sitting at about a 20 hcp but that course can beat me up sometimes.


r/RDUGOLF 10d ago

Carolina Trace

5 Upvotes

Anybody played the creek course lately? Set to play Sunday interested to know how its handled the weather lately.


r/RDUGOLF 12d ago

Golfer Needed Lady Golfers!!

10 Upvotes

I just started playing again after a 5 year hiatus from playing in college.

I wanted to see if there’s any women’s group to join or any tournaments ??

I just recently reactivated my CGA account but was wondering if there’s any other options.

Thank you 💖😊


r/RDUGOLF 13d ago

General Question Getting a Fitting with Justin at Continental Golf. What Can I Expect?

6 Upvotes

As the title suggests, I'll be going for an iron fitting with Justin at Continental tomorrow afternoon and just wanted to know what to expect. I'm wondering what type/brand of irons they have/try to sell during the process and whether or not I should have an reservations about their methods since it's not hitting outdoors.


r/RDUGOLF 13d ago

General Question TrueSpec vs Continental Golf Fitting

3 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I’m a 15-handicap golfer looking to get fitted for a whole new set of clubs (maybe not the putter—I already know what I want there). I’m trying to decide between TrueSpec and Continental and had a few questions:

  1. Do they typically have the same amount of inventory, or is one more stocked than the other?
  2. For either, can you order clubs online through other sites for cheaper pricing, or is it best to go through them directly?
  3. Does the fitting cost for a full set go toward the purchase of clubs?

Any advice or experiences with getting fit at either place would be super helpful. Trying to make the right choice without overpaying. My budget is somewhere around $1500 - $2000.

Thanks in advance!


r/RDUGOLF 14d ago

Golf lessons RDU

5 Upvotes

I am 8 months in to my golf journey. I still have a terrible time with irons and my driver is 50/50 if I’m going to be able to play the next shot. I’ve been taking lessons at GOLFTEC. Inside on a hitting mat is wayyyy different than on the course. I feel I need an instructor with me on a real course. Advice for instructor in Raleigh.


r/RDUGOLF 14d ago

Longleaf update?

2 Upvotes

Longleaf got crushed by some flooding about 6 weeks ago. I'm playing there next week and was wondering if anyone has played it recently? How is it looking?


r/RDUGOLF 15d ago

Challenge

5 Upvotes

Anyone played there since the TS flood? Have they punched already? Rolled the dice for a 1p tee time tomorrow since GN had hot deal for $40.


r/RDUGOLF 17d ago

12Oaks implementing a wait list

10 Upvotes

Got notified today 12O is implementing a waitlist effective Sep 1 and raising their IF and Dues 50%.


r/RDUGOLF 17d ago

Best Public Practice Facilities?

1 Upvotes

I live in the Chapel Hill area and am looking for a course that has good practice facilities (preferably grass range, chipping area, putting green). Any recommendations? Does Finley allow anyone to just go and practice?