Golf Green Fees in Raleigh / Durham, NC
Golf green fees in Raleigh, NC range from around $30 at public county courses to $150+ at premium semi-private and resort facilities. Raleigh and the Research Triangle (Durham, Chapel Hill) form one of the fastest-growing golf markets in the Southeast, with 80+ accessible courses spread across Wake, Durham, and Johnston counties. Standout public-access options include Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University (Tom Fazio design), Prestonwood Country Club's semi-private access, and multiple county-operated facilities. The Triangle plays year-round with mild winters (40–55°F) and hot summers (88–95°F). Peak season is spring (April–May) and fall (September–October).
How much does public golf cost in Raleigh / Durham?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Raleigh / Durham average about $51 for weekday play, with known rates ranging from $17 to $62. The most affordable tracked course is Knights Play Golf Center at $17 on weekdays. 39 courses allow walking. 3 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: May 6, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Raleigh / Durham
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Raleigh / Durham. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Knights Play Golf CenterCheapest | $17+cart | — | Yes |
| $36 | $25 | Yes | |
| $37 | $31 | Yes | |
| $62+cart | — | Yes | |
| $105+cart | $85 | Yes |
Knights Play Golf Center
$17
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedPine Hollow Golf Club
$36
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedBrevofield Golf Links
$37
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedHeritage Golf Course
$62
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedDuke University Golf Club
$105
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowed3
Courses under $50
4
Courses under $75
39
Walking-friendly courses
3
Twilight deal courses
3
Senior rate courses
All Golf Courses in Raleigh / Durham
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knights Play Golf Center Cheapestpublic | $17+cart | $30 | — | Yes | 4.3(1,146) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
Pine Hollow Golf Club public | $36 | $58 | $25 | Yes | 4.4(116) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
Brevofield Golf Links public | $37 | $50 | $31 | Yes | 4.0(241) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
Heritage Golf Course public | $62+cart | $86 | — | Yes | 4.5(187) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 |
| $105+cart | $105 | $85 | Yes | 4.5(345) | Listed on course website · Checked May 6, 2026 | |
State of Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(69) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(219) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(235) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Falls Village Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.4(332) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(1,591) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Lake Shore Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.7(87) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Chapel Hill Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(174) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Governors Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(201) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(28) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
JMP Golf Design Group public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(1) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(20) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(18) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
SAS Championship public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(31) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Hope Valley Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(203) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Golf Hour public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(26) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Olde Liberty Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.1(285) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(17) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
The Albatross Golf Pub public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(88) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
GOLFTEC Cary public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(69) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
The Neuse Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(346) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Raleigh Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(179) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Club Guy Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(89) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(125) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Zebulon Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(192) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Myers Park Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(213) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(321) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Garner Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.9(83) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Sully's Golf and Gather public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(242) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Carolina Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(154) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Happy's Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(25) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Lonnie Poole Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(464) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Raleigh Golf Association public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.8(345) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Wildwood Green Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(243) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
North Ridge Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(311) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in Raleigh / Durham
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueKnights Play Golf Center | $17 | 4.3(1,146) | 0.253 |
| $36 | 4.4(116) | 0.122 | |
| $37 | 4.0(241) | 0.108 | |
| $62 | 4.5(187) | 0.073 | |
| $105 | 4.5(345) | 0.043 |
Twilight Golf Rates in Raleigh / Durham
3 courses in Raleigh / Durham currently have twilight rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker. Twilight availability, start times, and pricing vary by season and day — confirm with the course before booking.
| Course | Twilight Rate | Weekday Rate | Est. Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hollow Golf Club | $25 | $36 | Save $11 |
| Brevofield Golf Links | $31 | $37 | Save $6 |
| Duke University Golf Club | $85 | $105 | Save $20 |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Raleigh / Durham
39 of the 39 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Raleigh / Durham allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Play Golf Center | Allowed | $17 | $15 |
| Pine Hollow Golf Club | Allowed | $36 | $25 |
| Brevofield Golf Links | Allowed | $37 | $26 |
| Heritage Golf Course | Allowed | $62 | — |
| Duke University Golf Club | Allowed | $105 | — |
| State of Golf | Allowed | — | — |
| North Carolina State University Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Pin Point Indoor Pickleball & Golf | Allowed | — | — |
| Falls Village Golf Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club | Allowed | — | — |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in Raleigh / Durham change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.