hell it looks pretty damn top notch now... if ya'll havent been out there you should really go walk around a bit. 35 is a fucking steal..

[Edited on June 3, 2009 at 12:28 AM. Reason : any news on opening day ?]

6/3/2009 12:27:53 AM

They are probably going to open a nine hole loop (which nine holes still to be determined) within the next few weeks for the charter partners. The course will likely not open to the public until after the July 31 when Palmer is here for the opening ceremony. 7 and 18 are in bad shape and are being sodded right now, other than that the course is really shaping up nicely. The lady who gave us a tour yesterday compared the course to Pine Valley. If it is even half as nice as Pine Valley, then we are in for a treat.

6/3/2009 6:37:39 AM

Quote :

"They are probably going to open a nine hole loop (which nine holes still to be determined) within the next few weeks for the charter partners."

So when do the dusk, two hole rounds start???

6/3/2009 8:00:05 AM

bah fuck im moving in august hoped i'd have a bit longer to play it !! oh well.

6/3/2009 8:19:00 AM

looks like the best deal in town is still the preserve at jordan lake ... (at least until this place gets the TLC it needs, and time).

Guess I had better plan on playing it next season instead.

6/3/2009 1:53:28 PM

$400 for 8 rounds now

I was hoping it might go the other way, but alas, interest must be high.

$50 a round at best now.

6/3/2009 3:07:47 PM

I just signed up as a charter partner today. Looks like its Ramen noodles for the for the next 5 years.

6/3/2009 4:12:54 PM

scorecard released....

http://www.lonniepoolegolfcourse.com/PDFs/scorecard.pdf

6/4/2009 10:00:03 AM

so...are there hole layouts on the scorecard anywhere? or is there GPS on the carts? anythign that would help first time players know their shots before hand?

6/4/2009 10:04:09 AM

^I'm sure the will sell yardage books for $20 a pop

6/4/2009 10:07:00 AM

time to bust out the $7 Sharon Luggage binocular!

6/4/2009 10:12:51 AM

http://www.lonniepoolegolfcourse.com/PDFs/Layout%20of%20the%20Course.pdf

6/4/2009 12:09:14 PM

Anyone want to go out there and collect the gps coordinates of the greens for me(Front/Back/Center)?

Please?

6/4/2009 12:23:00 PM

^^ That layout is a good depiction of the overall course, but a lot has changed since it was rendered. 2 and 8 are in different locations now, there is no water on 3, and there are a couple ponds on 15.

6/4/2009 1:15:46 PM

^^ i dont have a gps but i'd be willing to buy a 6 pack and go walk it with someone who did for shits and giggles.

6/4/2009 2:51:59 PM

Quote :

"^^ That layout is a good depiction of the overall course, but a lot has changed since it was rendered. 2 and 8 are in different locations now, there is no water on 3, and there are a couple ponds on 15."

The water on 3 is a marshy waste land in front of an elevated green.

6/4/2009 3:19:55 PM

Quote :

"Anyone want to go out there and collect the gps coordinates of the greens for me(Front/Back/Center)?"

Along the same lines, I wish the GoogleMaps satellite imagery would hurry up and update so I could map out the course for the "myCaddie" app for the iPhone. For anyone with an iPhone that golfs, it's a free app that is effing awesome and the (3) times i've used it it's been dead nuts accurate.

6/4/2009 5:04:37 PM

free ?! not to shabby

6/4/2009 5:11:30 PM

F mycaddie ... support your fellow twwers and get vCaddy

6/5/2009 9:23:11 AM

new info on opening on the site.

6/5/2009 5:50:37 PM

where on the site?

6/6/2009 7:43:45 AM

Quote :

"The time is almost here! The Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University will open in just a few weeks. The contractors are putting the finishing touches on our temporary clubhouse and the golf course maintenance crew is working overtime to get the course ready. As soon as our on our temporary clubhouse is open (in just a few weeks), the driving range will open to everyone. Soon thereafter, we plan to open 9 holes as a "preview" for only Charter Partners, who donated to this amazing project. Then, when ready, the remainder of the course will open to Charter Partners. If you would like to donate to the project and become a Charter Partner, contact Becky Bumgardner, University Development at 919/513-4412 for more information. The entire 18 holes will open to the general public in late June or early July. Please click below to find our rates. More detailed information will follow soon about specific dates, operating hours, tee times, and rules/policies. "

That's the email they sent out yesterday

6/6/2009 11:39:21 AM

Quote :

" LONNIE POOLE GOLF COURSE AT NC STATE UNIVERSITY IS SET TO OPEN The time is almost here! The Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University will open in just a few weeks. The contractors are putting the finishing touches on our temporary clubhouse and the golf course maintenance crew is working overtime to get the course ready. As soon as our on our temporary clubhouse is open (in just a few weeks), the driving range will open to everyone. Soon thereafter, we plan to open 9 holes as a "preview" for only Charter Partners, who donated to this amazing project. Then, when ready, the remainder of the course will open to Charter Partners. If you would like to donate to the project and become a Charter Partner, contact Becky Bumgardner, University Development at 919/513-4412 for more information. The entire 18 holes will open to the general public in late June or early July. Please click below to find our rates. More detailed information will follow soon about specific dates, operating hours, tee times, and rules/policies. | LONNIE POOLE RATES | BUY PRE-PACKAGED ROUNDS TODAY | We look forward to seeing you at the course soon! Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University"

maybe it was just in email. no worries.

[Edited on June 6, 2009 at 11:40 AM. Reason : any one have an idea on rates for driving range?]

6/6/2009 11:39:27 AM

This still aint open yet?? Damn, last I heard it was opening in late may/first of june

Having heard they are throwing anyone off thats found on the course yet, how hard is campus police on ppl walking/jogging it (or for me biking it)?

6/8/2009 9:42:46 AM

I don't know about this course in particular, but the vast majority do not want the public on their property if they have not paid to be on it. I could imagine campus police being dicks to those getting caught.

6/8/2009 10:41:03 AM

lol late june

6/8/2009 12:08:44 PM

Just called yesterday and the guy said after July 13th it should be opened to the public. Who knows.

7/1/2009 3:39:34 PM

Playing in a golf tourney there on the 18th. They said that they should have every hole open by then for play.

7/7/2009 11:23:14 AM

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/ncsu/story/1597873.html

7/7/2009 11:59:57 AM

Will the driving range be open for practice to the public if you aren't playing that day?

7/7/2009 4:27:39 PM

not really sure. Good question. I'll get back with you after the 18th.

7/7/2009 4:52:57 PM

The course is open to the public as of today 7/13/09.

The Range is and hass been for a few weeks open to the public.

I played it Saturday and Sunday...challenging layout that is a lot of fun to play. It is in decent shape for as young as it is...It will be very, very nice after a couple of growing seasons to mature the warm and cold season grasses.

7/13/2009 4:37:01 PM

for those who have played... do you think you can finish a round starting at 5 p.m. (assuming dusk is 8:30)?

7/15/2009 2:45:07 PM

Are all 18 holes open, or is it still limited? Thanks for the info, can't wait to play it!

7/15/2009 2:53:38 PM

How much is a bucket of balls?

7/15/2009 3:51:49 PM

^^^ probably not, it took me 4 hours to play on saturday, and that was with noone behind or in front of us... it is much more crowded now that it is open to the public

^^yes all 18 are open, 7 and 18 fairways are still pretty bad, but it won't really impact your round

^ 5 for a small 8 for a large


imho, 35 bucks, which is the student rate, is a steal to ride this course during the week.

7/15/2009 4:20:16 PM

how much to walk?

7/15/2009 4:28:04 PM

18 and 7 have started to green up with the rain and sprinkler aided watering. They really aren't in that bad of shape anymore. There are still some patches that haven't taken very well but overall it probably in as good of shape as if its winter.

7/15/2009 4:58:50 PM

played yesterday. tee time at 5. finished at 9. twilight rate=$35. a steal for that course. Greens roll better than any course I've played. Very visually stimulating and quite challenging.

Most interesting play imo is the monster par 4 3rd followed by the drivable par 4 4th.

3rd-Plays roughly 501 from whites to a dogleg left. Huge trap guarding the corner; maybe 270is to carry. second/third shot to an elevated green.

4th-- Plays roughly 290 from the whites; begs you to go for it but the green is protected by trees on three sides, so anything errant is nearly impossible.

7/16/2009 3:28:13 PM

^ what time do twilight rates start?

7/16/2009 3:45:32 PM

i wanna say 3 on weekdays; 4 on weekends

7/16/2009 3:58:19 PM

4 years late, the course finally opens?

7/16/2009 6:47:50 PM

what is the alumni rate for a weekday

7/16/2009 9:36:36 PM

is it open to students now?/ whats the student rate?
if thats already been answered, my bad.

[Edited on July 16, 2009 at 11:16 PM. Reason : .]

7/16/2009 11:15:34 PM

goddamn people

http://www.lonniepoolegolfcourse.com/golf-course-rates.asp

Quote :

"GOLF COURSE RATES & TEE TIMES Monday through Thursday: Public: $49.00 Affiliated: $45.00 Staff/Faculty: $39.00 Students: $35.00 Replays: $25.00 Twilight: $35.00 Friday through Sunday and Holidays: Public: $75.00 Affiliated: $69.00 Staff/Faculty: $60.00 Students: $54.00 Replays: $35.00 Twilight: $45.00 Tee Times are required to play at the Lonnie Poole Golf and can be reserved as follows: Monday through Thursday: Charter Partners: 14 days in advance Full Time Faculty/Staff and Affiliated Entities: 7 days in advance General Public and NC State Students: 5 days in advance Friday through Sunday and Holidays: Charter Partners: 14 days in advance Full Time Faculty/Staff and Affiliated Entities: 10 days in advance General Public: 7 days in advance NC State PGM and Turfgrass Students: 4 days in advance All Other NC State Students: 2 days in advance Proper Golf Attire is required to use the golf facilities: 1. Men - No denim, cut off shorts, bathing suits or tank tops may be worn while using the golf facilities. A collared shirt must be worn at all times. 2. Women- No denim, cut off shorts, bathing suits or halter tops may be worn while using the golf facilities. Golf Shoes with metal spikes are prohibited. If you are not wearing golf shoes, you must get footwear approval from the Professional Staff before using the facilities."

7/17/2009 12:02:56 AM

thank you kind sir

7/17/2009 12:05:32 AM

Are alumni considered affiliated? Or have the student IDs changed so much in 2 or 3 years that I couldn't pass that off?

7/17/2009 7:48:25 AM

just got an iphone.......what was the golf app called that you could use as a range finder?

7/18/2009 5:55:59 PM

anyone know if they will have alcohol when the clubhouse is built?

7/29/2009 9:02:36 AM

They have beer now, so I wouldn't imagine that would change.

7/29/2009 10:07:31 AM