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3 Best Public Golf Courses in Durham, North Carolina - 2024 Rankings

We joined forces with local golfers to curate the 3 best public golf courses in Durham, North Carolina for 2024. Here's our list.

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Looking for your next place to play in Durham, North Carolina? At Local Golf Spot, we‘ve got you covered. Here are the best golf courses in Durham, North Carolina ranked by avid local golfers.

Coming in our #1 spot for best public golf courses in Durham is Duke University Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, Duke University Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Durham, NC.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPublic

Course Highlights

  • Located in Durham, NC
  • Robert Trent Jones Sr./Rees Jones /Steve Weisser design, built in 1957
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Duke University Golf Club

Spot Score

Duke University Golf Club Info

Avg. 18-hole rate w/cart
Unknown
Address
3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham, NC
Phone number
+1 919-681-2288

Coming in our #2 spot for best public golf courses in Durham is Lakeshore Golf Course! An 18 hole, par 70 course, Lakeshore Golf Course is a great spot to visit while in Durham, NC.

PAR70
HOLES18
ACCESSPublic

Course Highlights

  • Located in Durham, NC
  • J. M. Utley Sr. design, built in 1962
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals, fittings
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
Lakeshore Golf Course

Spot Score

Lakeshore Golf Course Info

Avg. 18-hole rate w/cart
Unknown
Address
4621 Lumley Road, Durham, NC
Phone number
+1 919-596-2401

Coming in our #3 spot for best public golf courses in Durham is The UNC Finley Golf Club! An 18 hole, par 72 course, The UNC Finley Golf Club is a great spot to visit while in Durham, NC.

PAR72
HOLES18
ACCESSPublic

Course Highlights

  • Located in Durham, NC
  • Tom Fazio design, built in 1999
  • Amenities include: private events, carts, club rentals
  • Has bent grass fairways and greens

Course rating

NR
The UNC Finley Golf Club

Spot Score

The UNC Finley Golf Club Info

Avg. 18-hole rate w/cart
Unknown
Address
500 Finley Golf Course Road, Durham, NC
Phone number
+1 919-962-2349