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Cary boasts an array of pristine courses and clubs that cater to all skill levels, making it the perfect destination for golf enthusiasts. With its mild weather, stunning landscapes, and well-maintained courses, Cary offers an unmatched golfing experience. Whether you're looking to play a round with friends, sharpen your skills, or take on a challenging course, Cary's golf scene has something for everyone. Pack your clubs, book your tee time, and get ready to tee off in this picturesque town.
Cary boasts an array of pristine courses and clubs that cater to all skill levels, making it the perfect destination for golf enthusiasts. With its mild weather, stunning landscapes, and well-maintained courses, Cary offers an unmatched golfing experience. Whether you're looking to play a round with friends, sharpen your skills, or take on a challenging course, Cary's golf scene has something for everyone. Pack your clubs, book your tee time, and get ready to tee off in this picturesque town.
photo caption: Lochmere Golf Club | photo credit: Lochmere Golf Club
Lochmere Golf Club
Lochmere Golf Club | Cary, NC | Invited (invitedclubs.com)
18 holes over 6,627 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
2511 Kildaire Farm Rd
Cary, NC 27518-9611
(919) 851-0611
5 miles from the center of Cary
From their website: “The layout of our Lochmere golf course challenges golfers of all abilities, whether pro or novice. Tight, tree-lined fairways place a premium on accuracy off the tee while small, well-bunkered greens demand pinpoint control on your approach shots.”
Amenities: Online tee time booking available. This is a public course with the option to become a member for added benefits. Throughout the year you can find numerous lessons and clinics as well as outings and tournaments held at Lochmere Golf Club. Gold shop on site with a practice range to test out your new clubs. The course bumps up to the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve and nearby neighborhoods of Brookridge Estates, Woodhaven, Bakersfield, and Hemlock Ridge.
Lochmere Golf Club | Cary, NC | Invited (invitedclubs.com)
18 holes over 6,627 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
2511 Kildaire Farm Rd
Cary, NC 27518-9611
(919) 851-0611
5 miles from the center of Cary
From their website: “The layout of our Lochmere golf course challenges golfers of all abilities, whether pro or novice. Tight, tree-lined fairways place a premium on accuracy off the tee while small, well-bunkered greens demand pinpoint control on your approach shots.”
Amenities: Online tee time booking available. This is a public course with the option to become a member for added benefits. Throughout the year you can find numerous lessons and clinics as well as outings and tournaments held at Lochmere Golf Club. Gold shop on site with a practice range to test out your new clubs. The course bumps up to the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve and nearby neighborhoods of Brookridge Estates, Woodhaven, Bakersfield, and Hemlock Ridge.
photo caption: MacGregor Downs map | photo credit: MacGregor Downs
MacGregor Downs Country Club
MacGregor Downs Country Club Where Lifestyle and Luxury Meet - MacGregor Downs Country Club
18 holes over 6,860 yards with a par of 72 (Private)
430 Saint Andrews Ln
Cary, NC 27511-6550
(919) 467-1895
5 miles from the center of Cary
From their website: “MacGregor Downs Country Club in Cary, North Carolina is a welcoming private club nestled on the shores of Lake MacGregor within the prestigious MacGregor Downs community. Established in 1967, MacGregor Downs is an elegant and personal club with a proud Scottish heritage and a wide variety of amenities for the entire family.”
Amenities: Driving range, pro shop, clubhouse with full restaurant, lessons and clinics available. Fitness center, pools, tennis courts, and events for both kids and adults, MacGregor Downs offers all a country club needs to its members. Surrounded by the neighborhood of MacGregor Downs and its lake there are beautiful homes and nature around you all while being minutes to downtown Durham.
MacGregor Downs Country Club Where Lifestyle and Luxury Meet - MacGregor Downs Country Club
18 holes over 6,860 yards with a par of 72 (Private)
430 Saint Andrews Ln
Cary, NC 27511-6550
(919) 467-1895
5 miles from the center of Cary
From their website: “MacGregor Downs Country Club in Cary, North Carolina is a welcoming private club nestled on the shores of Lake MacGregor within the prestigious MacGregor Downs community. Established in 1967, MacGregor Downs is an elegant and personal club with a proud Scottish heritage and a wide variety of amenities for the entire family.”
Amenities: Driving range, pro shop, clubhouse with full restaurant, lessons and clinics available. Fitness center, pools, tennis courts, and events for both kids and adults, MacGregor Downs offers all a country club needs to its members. Surrounded by the neighborhood of MacGregor Downs and its lake there are beautiful homes and nature around you all while being minutes to downtown Durham.
photo caption: Prestonwood Country Club Highlands #17 Island Green
photo credit: Prestonwood Country Club
photo credit: Prestonwood Country Club
Prestonwood Country Club (three courses)
Home - Prestonwood Country Club
300 Prestonwood Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513-5635
(919) 467-2566
5 miles from the center of Cary
From their website: “Members at Prestonwood Country Club enjoy the widest array of golf amenities and services in the Triangle. Our 54 holes of championship golf offer both bentgrass and Champion bermudagrass greens, providing ideal playing conditions year-round. Improve your game at indoor Learning Center, work with our team of PGA Professionals to find clubs fit for your game, compete in weekly association play, and get the kids involved in our fantastic junior programs!”
Amenities: Indoor learning and skills center, proshop, yearly tournament and events. Tennis courts, fitness center, even cooking lessons are offered to Prestonwood’s members. Located in the community of Preston with its home surrounding the courses and lakes while being only minutes to downtown Cary.
The Fairways Course
18 holes over 6,335 yards with a par of 71 (Private)
“Our Fairways course, at nearly 6,500 yards, is also home to our PGA "short course" family tees. These tees were implemented to make the game of golf more accessible and enjoyable for youth and beginners as part of the PGA Family Course Program.” (Fairways Course - Prestonwood Country Club)
The Highlands Course
18 holes over 7,011 yards with a par of 72 (Private)
“Our Highlands course, at more than 7,000 yards, is home to Prestonwood's signature #17 island hole. A combination of Highlands holes are used annually as the front nine for the SAS Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions Tour event.” (Highlands Course - Prestonwood Country Club)
The Meadows Course
18 holes over 7,108 yards with a par of 72 (Private)
“Our Meadows course, at more than 7,000 yards, is a championship layout that provides a challenging round to golfers of all skill levels. In fact, a combination of Meadows holes are used annually as the back nine for the SAS Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions Tour event. The Meadows course was recently ranked as the best course in Cary and within the top-50 in North Carolina by The North Carolina Golf Panel.” (Meadows Course - Prestonwood Country Club)
Home - Prestonwood Country Club
300 Prestonwood Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513-5635
(919) 467-2566
5 miles from the center of Cary
From their website: “Members at Prestonwood Country Club enjoy the widest array of golf amenities and services in the Triangle. Our 54 holes of championship golf offer both bentgrass and Champion bermudagrass greens, providing ideal playing conditions year-round. Improve your game at indoor Learning Center, work with our team of PGA Professionals to find clubs fit for your game, compete in weekly association play, and get the kids involved in our fantastic junior programs!”
Amenities: Indoor learning and skills center, proshop, yearly tournament and events. Tennis courts, fitness center, even cooking lessons are offered to Prestonwood’s members. Located in the community of Preston with its home surrounding the courses and lakes while being only minutes to downtown Cary.
The Fairways Course
18 holes over 6,335 yards with a par of 71 (Private)
“Our Fairways course, at nearly 6,500 yards, is also home to our PGA "short course" family tees. These tees were implemented to make the game of golf more accessible and enjoyable for youth and beginners as part of the PGA Family Course Program.” (Fairways Course - Prestonwood Country Club)
The Highlands Course
18 holes over 7,011 yards with a par of 72 (Private)
“Our Highlands course, at more than 7,000 yards, is home to Prestonwood's signature #17 island hole. A combination of Highlands holes are used annually as the front nine for the SAS Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions Tour event.” (Highlands Course - Prestonwood Country Club)
The Meadows Course
18 holes over 7,108 yards with a par of 72 (Private)
“Our Meadows course, at more than 7,000 yards, is a championship layout that provides a challenging round to golfers of all skill levels. In fact, a combination of Meadows holes are used annually as the back nine for the SAS Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions Tour event. The Meadows course was recently ranked as the best course in Cary and within the top-50 in North Carolina by The North Carolina Golf Panel.” (Meadows Course - Prestonwood Country Club)
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