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Hardest Golf Courses in Wake County, North Carolina

The 19 most challenging golf courses in Wake County, North Carolina, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Wake County

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1
12 Oaks
Blue Tees · 6,547 yds · Rating 78.7 · Par 72Holly Springs
152
2
The Heritage Club
Blue tees · 7,319 yds · Rating 76.7 · Par 72Wake Forest
147
3
Wildwood Green Golf Club
Blue Tees · 6,247 yds · Rating 76.4 · Par 70Raleigh
147
4
River Ridge Golf Club
Blue Tees · 6,110 yds · Rating 76.1 · Par 72Raleigh
146
5
Brier Creek Country Club
Blue Tees · 6,313 yds · Rating 77.6 · Par 72Raleigh
144
6
Raleigh Country Club
Ross Tees · 7,110 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 71 · PrivateRaleigh
143
7
Bentwinds Country Club
Blue Tees · 6,402 yds · Rating 77.2 · Par 72 · PrivateFuquay Varina
143
8
Lonnie Poole Golf Course
Competition Tees · 7,213 yds · Rating 74.7 · Par 72Raleigh
142
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Devils Ridge Golf Club
Black Tees · 7,032 yds · Rating 74.3 · Par 72 · PrivateHolly Springs
142
10
North Ridge Country Club
Gold Tees · 6,774 yds · Rating 73.7 · Par 73Raleigh
141
11
Prestonwood Country Club
White Tees · 6,037 yds · Rating 75.7 · Par 72Cary
141
12
Lochmere Golf Course
Black Tees · 6,436 yds · Rating 71.6 · Par 71Cary
140
13
MacGregor Downs Country Club
Blue Tees · 6,321 yds · Rating 76.9 · Par 72Cary
140
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Carolina Country Club
Black Tees · 6,226 yds · Rating 70.7 · Par 71 · PrivateRaleigh
138
15
Hedingham Golf Club
White Tees · 5,855 yds · Rating 74.9 · Par 70Raleigh
135
16
Raleigh Golf Association
Public White tees · 5,618 yds · Rating 72.6 · Par 72Raleigh
123
17
Wendell Country Club
Blue Tees · 6,114 yds · Rating 69.1 · Par 71Wendell
120
18
Garner Country Club
White-Blue Tees · 5,279 yds · Rating 65.2 · Par 70 · PrivateGarner
116
19
Paschal Golf Club
Black Tees · 5,734 yds · Rating 67.2 · Par 68Wake Forest
114

Wake County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Wake County, North Carolina?

12 Oaks in Holly Springs is currently the hardest golf course in Wake County based on slope (slope rating 152).

How many ranked golf courses are in Wake County, North Carolina?

37 golf courses in Wake County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 19 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Wake County courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.