Support our Course

In 2009, NC State celebrated the completion of the Lonnie Poole Golf Course, a premier collegiate research and training facility and championship public course. Since then, we’ve added a clubhouse with additional player development training facilities, golf shop, dining, classrooms, and other amenities. 

Our operations are expected to be self-sustaining through generated revenues and additional donations. These sources have provided new practice tee mats, bunker renovations, on-course restrooms, and most recently, a fully landscaped overflow parking lot. Facility needs, however, will continue to grow.

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Continuous Improvement Endowment


NC State has established the Lonnie Poole Golf Course Continuous Improvement Endowment for projects and facility improvements to provide the best golf experience for our players and enhance learning opportunities for students preparing for careers in professional golf management, sustainable practices and turf management. 

For more information, contact Josh Privette, Director of Leadership Giving, at 919-515-6823 or josh_privette@ncsu.edu.

Charter Partners/Pack Partners

To ensure the early success of the golf course and clubhouse, individuals were given an opportunity to become Charter Partners with a minimum gift of $10,000. We have maxed out our Charter Partners but are pleased to offer the Pack Partners opportunity to course patrons who have a vested interest in the long-term success of our championship course. For a minimum gift of $10,000, Pack Partners can receive:

  • Reduced green fees
  • Tees, divot tools, ball spots and towels upon request
  • 14-day advanced tee time reservations
  • 15% off all in-stock merchandise
  • Unlimited practice balls
  • Two free rounds (golf and cart) per fiscal year (July-June)
  • Locker Privileges
  • Invitation to participate in Pack Partner Events
  • Partial tax deduction based upon benefits received
  • Ability to purchase, annually, a Strutting Wolf Package Plan at 25%off for the first three years only.

Learn more about this opportunity to make a lasting impact on the course and receive exclusive offers and services. Contact Josh Privette, NC State development officer, at 919-515-6823 or japrive2@ncsu.edu.

NC State Day of Giving

Whether it’s to honor an experience, to address an urgent need or to be a part of an extraordinary day, there’s a story behind every gift made on Day of Giving.

Support from donors like you empowers our students to craft their own stories, perspectives, and paths. It spurs the next chapter in groundbreaking research. It turns a new page in how we teach and learn.

Your generous support helps to ensure the continuous improvement of the Lonnie Poole Golf Course and the Carol Johnson Poole Clubhouse. Join us in #GivingPack. Learn more…

Annual Legends of NC State Golf Tournament

In 2011, the Legends of NC State Golf Tournament was established to provide ongoing support for the maintenance and enhancement of the Carol Johnson Poole Clubhouse. Over the years, the tournament has enjoyed strong corporate support from companies like Bojangles, Revels Tractor, Waste Industries, Coca-Cola, NC State Athletics, PNC Bank, The StateView Hotel, Chick-fil-A, Shelco, Rodgers Builders, E-Z-Go and more.

Players enjoy getting to know NC State “Legends” such as Lou Pucillo, Charlie Bryant, Thad Daber, Terry Harvey, Matt Hill, Kelly Mitchum, Koren Robinson, Dereck Wittenburg, Mark Thomas, Joe Ovies and more.

The tournament is typically held annually in the Fall.