Q: Where is Drive Shack Raleigh located?

You’ll find us at 6901 Play Golf Way, Raleigh, NC 27607 , right off I-40 between Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, about 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh. Take Exit 290, turn onto Corporate Center Drive, then turn left onto Play Golf Way and you’re here.

Question 1

Where is Drive Shack Raleigh located?

Accepted Answer

You’ll find us at 6901 Play Golf Way, Raleigh, NC 27607, right off I-40 between Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, about 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh. Take Exit 290, turn onto Corporate Center Drive, then turn left onto Play Golf Way and you’re here.

Question 2

Is parking free at Drive Shack Raleigh?

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Yes, always. Our on-site lot has roughly 400 free spaces, and parking is never paid. Every space is open guest parking; the only marked spots are for employees, so if it isn’t marked, it’s yours.

Question 3

Where should rideshares drop off?

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Right at the front of the building. Have your Uber or Lyft pull up to the main entrance and you’ll walk straight in.

Question 4

Is there EV charging on site?

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No, there’s no EV charging in our lot at this time.

Question 5

What areas does Drive Shack Raleigh serve?

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We’re the Triangle’s spot for golf entertainment, an easy drive from Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Morrisville, and Garner. If you’re anywhere in the Research Triangle looking for golf games, great food, or a group event venue, you’re In Range.

Question 6

Can I bring kids to Drive Shack Raleigh?

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Absolutely, all ages are welcome. Guests under 18 just need to be supervised by an adult while playing, and between the games, the kids menu, and Puttery mini golf, the whole family stays busy.

Question 7

Do I need to bring ID?

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Bring a valid ID if you’re ordering alcoholic beverages. Our team also checks ID for groups who appear under 18.

Question 8

Do I need a reservation at Drive Shack Raleigh, or can I walk in?

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Walk-ins are always welcome for groups under 7. Bays can be reserved online up to 10 days in advance, and we recommend booking ahead for evenings and weekends, when Raleigh shows up in force.

Question 9

I've never golfed. Is that OK?

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More than OK, it’s half the fun here. No experience is needed for any of our games or virtual golf courses, and TrackMan technology tracks every shot for you. Total beginners, weekend warriors, and scratch golfers all play side by side.

Question 10

How many people fit in one bay?

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Up to 6 guests per bay. For 7 or more, our Raleigh events team will set you up with multiple bays or a private space.

Question 11

Are golf clubs provided?

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Yes, complimentary clubs for men, women, and kids are stocked in every bay, in both right- and left-handed options. You’re also welcome to bring your own clubs.

Question 12

How does bay pricing work?

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Bays rent by the hour, not per person, and up to 6 people share one bay. Current Raleigh rates are listed right on this page.

Question 13

Is Drive Shack Raleigh open in winter or when it rains?

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Yes, year-round, whatever the Carolina sky is doing. Our covered, all-weather bays have heaters for chilly winter nights and fans for muggy summer afternoons, so your plans never get rained out.

Question 14

Am I hitting real golf balls?

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Real, standard golf balls every time, and they’re unlimited with your bay.

Question 15

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

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Yes. Drive Shack Raleigh is wheelchair accessible, with elevator access to the upper levels plus accessible parking and restrooms.

Question 16

Is there mini golf at Drive Shack Raleigh?

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Yes! Puttery at Drive Shack Raleigh features 18 holes of themed mini golf: a 9-hole course indoors and a 9-hole course outdoors. Play one or take on all 18.

Question 17

How do I play Puttery? Do I book it separately from a bay?

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Puttery is its own experience, priced per person with unlimited rounds, so you can replay the courses as much as you like. Book online or walk in; courses occasionally host private events, so booking ahead guarantees your spot.

Question 18

Is Puttery kid-friendly?

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Very. Kids’ pricing is available, and groups just need at least one adult (18 or older) playing along.

Question 19

Can I host a party or corporate event at Drive Shack Raleigh?

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Absolutely. From birthdays and graduations to corporate outings for teams from across the Triangle, our Raleigh events team handles groups from 7 up to 1,200 with flexible meeting spaces, lounges, and a rooftop terrace.

Question 20

Can we bring a cake for a celebration?

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Yes, store-bought cakes are welcome for celebrations at no charge. That’s the one exception to our no-outside-food policy, so leave the rest of the menu to our kitchen.

Question 21

Is there a restaurant and bar? Do I have to play to eat?

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Yes, and no, in that order. Drive Shack Raleigh has a full chef-inspired menu and bars, and you never have to play to eat or drink. Grab a table in the dining areas, head to the rooftop, or let a Bay Caddy deliver food and drinks right to your bay.

Question 22

Can I bring outside food or drinks?

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No outside food or drinks, with one exception: store-bought celebration cakes are welcome at no charge.

Question 23

Is there a kids menu?

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Yes, a dedicated kids menu keeps the junior crew happy. There are non-alcoholic and zero-proof options at the bar, too.

Question 24

Besides golf, what else is there to do?

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Plenty. Between rounds you’ve got Puttery mini golf indoors and out, a third-floor arcade game room, the full restaurant and bars, a rooftop terrace and lounge, and 300+ TVs for catching the game. It’s a whole night out under one roof.

Question 25

Do you take cash?

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We’re fully cashless at Drive Shack Raleigh. Debit and credit cards, tap payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay, and Drive Shack gift cards all work.

Question 26

Is there guest Wi-Fi?

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Yes, complimentary guest Wi-Fi throughout the venue.

Question 27

Are pets allowed?

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Service animals are always welcome. Other pets have to sit this round out.

Question 28

Do you sell gift cards?

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Yes, pick one up any time you’re in the venue. Gift cards are currently sold in-venue only.

Question 29

Do you have golf leagues?

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Yes, our seasonal Social Golf Leagues run about three seasons a year at Drive Shack Raleigh, with weekly play, contests, and prizes. No experience required. Check the Social Golf Leagues page for the current season.

Question 30

Is there a rooftop?

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Yes, a rooftop terrace and lounge, and it’s one of the most requested event spaces in the building.

Question 31

Is there a dress code?

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Come as you are. No dress code, just shoes required at all times for safety.

Question 32

How is Drive Shack different from Topgolf?

Accepted Answer

Both are golf entertainment venues, but the technology is the difference you’ll feel on every swing. Drive Shack Raleigh uses radar-based TrackMan, the same system the pros train with, to track the full, true flight of a real, standard golf ball from launch to landing. Real balls, real flight, real data.

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