Championship Golf in Duke Forest
See the Golf CourseA Robert Trent Jones Sr. original, in the heart of Duke Forest
Refined by Rees Jones and framed by towering Carolina pines, Duke University Golf Club sits steps from the Washington Duke Inn and is open to everyone: students, alumni, guests and golfers from across the Triangle.

Eighteen holes carved through the pines
Tree-lined corridors ask for every club in the bag, with bold greens and the rolling ground of the Piedmont, from the Blue Devil tees down to the Green.
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 7,154
- Rating
- 74.8
- Slope
- 142
Seven decades of Duke golf
- 1940s
Perry Maxwell's plans
Maxwell submits the first routing for a Duke course. World War II puts the project on hold.
- 1957
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
The course opens as one of the legendary architect's early designs.
- 1994
Rees Jones redesign
Jones' son Rees renovates the layout, sharpening greens, bunkers and strategy.
- Today
Open to all
Public golf beside the Washington Duke Inn, for students, alumni, guests and the Triangle.


The Washington Duke Inn, a short walk from the first tee
Play eighteen in the morning, linger over lunch and stay the night next door. The Inn overlooks the course, so a golf break at Duke never needs a car.
Plan a Golf BreakVisitors are always welcome
Choose a day, the size of your group and a time of day, then confirm your booking on our secure tee sheet. Please check in at the golf shop 20 minutes before your time.
Find a tee timeTwenty acres to sharpen every shot.
A full grass range and a large short-game area, open to everyone. No tee time needed; just grab a basket and go.
Hours may change for weather and maintenance. Call the golf shop for daily range updates.
Bring your group to Duke.
From a 16-player client day to a full-field shotgun, our team handles the tee sheet, carts, scoring and the details in between. Pair it with dinner and rooms next door at the Washington Duke Inn.
Tournaments
Shotgun or tee-time starts with live scoring and prizes.
Corporate Days
Client golf, team building and clinics with our pros.
Fundraisers
Charity scrambles with sponsor holes and contests.
Alumni & Reunions
Reconnect on campus with a round among old friends.
Find us on Cameron Boulevard.
Durham, NC 27705