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| _ | | _ | | | Since its opening in 1968, Foxfire has enjoyed a reputation as one of the premiere golfing destinations in the Sandhills area of North Carolina and throughout the southeast. Over the years, countless numbers of passionate golfers, including many famous names, have graced these fairways. Located in an area formerly involved with the sport of fox hunting, Foxfire offers thirty-six holes of traditional golf designed by renowned golf architect, Gene Hamm. Whether it is the history, the challenge, or the tradition, Foxfire is sure to provide a unique and classic golf experience for anyone who plays here.
Slope = 129 / ***1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | In our fast-paced world, we've come to value traditions that reach out to touch the past. That's why Mid Pines is so special and rare among golf clubs. It has 18 holes that are in exactly the same positions with the same numbers as when the course opened in 1921. That doesn't mean that the layout of the course has been neglected or overlooked. When the current owners took over the property in the mid-1990s, an effort was made to polish this classic gem: Tees were leveled, a pond was rebuilt and cleaned up. Irrigation and drainage were improved.
Slope = 127 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Welcome to the Mid South Club, where true southern living and elegant country club ambience create the perfect lifestyle. Located just minutes from the historic village of Pinehurst, North Carolina, the Mid South Club is one of the Carolinas' most attractive private residential golf communities. Five hundred forty five acres of longleaf pine forests, lakes and gently rolling hillsides provide a backdrop for a place of beauty and serenity. The temperate climate of the Pinehurst area allows for year-round play, while residents still enjoy four separate and distinct seasons. The Mid South Club offers a wonderful quality of life for its residents and members. | | | _ | | _ | | | The Bell family, owners of Pine Needles, as well as Mid Pines, has always treasured this course laid out by famed Scottish born architect Donald Ross and have maintained it with loving care for you and their other guests. Now, golf architect John Fought of Scottsdale has restored the course to its original glory. "We want to remind people that this is a Donald Ross golf course, and it will remain a Donald Ross golf course," Fought said.
Slope = 135 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | No ordinary golf course receives the kind of acclaim and international praise that has been given to Talamore's 18-hole course since its opening in 1991. Talamore has been ranked in the forefront of outstanding courses in the Village of Pinehurst area; an area which has been known for its golfing traditions for over a century. Talamore Golf Partners hired architect Rees Jones to bring his considerable talents back to Village of Pinehurst in order to design a course that would be visually striking and exceptionally enjoyable. | | | _ | | _ | | | Opened in 1985, and creatively sculpted out from a reclaimed 230-acre sand quarry, this Dan Maples original is certainly one-of-a-kind and an undisputedly great golf course, presenting golfers of all levels with as testing a tract of holes that can be found in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Featuring dramatic elevation changes and sculpted mounds, this masterpiece provides as much visual stimulation as any course in the Sandhills.
Slope = 139 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Described as "Pine Valley on steroids" and "golf's rock and roll thrill ride", Tobacco Road Golf Club is certainly unique. Carving his way through an old sand quarry, Mike Strantz created one of the most celebrated and talked about courses in the world. Consistently rated amongst the nation's best, Tobacco Road is the one course that leaves you and your golfing friends begging for more. The scene is so breath-taking you will want to bring along your camera to forever capture the greatness of "The Road". Playing at a length of 6,500 yards from the Ripper tees, Tobacco Road was rated as high as second in slope in the Carolinas to the famed Ocean Course at Kiawah Island.
Slope = 150 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Mike Strantz, the designer of such greats as Tobacco Road, Caledonia, True Blue, Royal New Kent and Stonehouse, added yet another masterpiece to his collection with the creation of Tot Hill. Whether you live in the heart of North Carolina, traveling to the famed Pinehurst area for your next golf trip, or simply passing through to another southern golf destination, you will want to schedule a round at the 7th Toughest Course in America as rated by Golf Digest in 2007. It's a golf experience like no other.
Slope = 135 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | The property that is the Country Club of Whispering Pines has a unique feature...diversity. The East course and its length combined with the subtle terrain changes, gives "Golf Courses of The Sandhills" another gem in their arsenal of great designs. The East course will make you hit every club in your bag, and if you wish to try it from the back tees, its impressive length has not been affected even by the new equipment changes. On the other hand, the West Course will remind you of a "northeastern country club" with the elevation changes, towering oak tress that line the fairways and overhanging greens. Tranquil lakes and streams meander through frame most of the back nine. | | | _ | | _ | | | Legendary in his golf achievements and golf course designs alike, Jack Nicklaus constructed a masterpiece set amidst the long leaf pines of Southern Pines. This 18-hole championship layout features classic Jack Nicklaus architecture: wide fairways, lush course conditions and undulating putting surfaces that test your mind and your true golfing ability. National's golf course is a magnificent 7,144 yard course and is meticulously designed as it is compelling.
Slope = 137 / ****1/2 | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of the Pinehurst Resort to play.
This is where it all began. Even though Dr. Leroy Culver built the first rudimentary nine holes and John Dunn Tucker added the next nine, it is clearly Donald Ross' touch that can be seen on this first golf course. Don't let the short 6,128-yard par-70 fool you - it's more of a course than it first appears. Wild drives or a sloppy short game can make for a long day. As with any course bearing Ross' name, it is ultimately very playable without losing its challenge.
Slope = 116 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of the Pinehurst Resort to play.
At 5,682 yards, distance is not a factor on No. 3. Direction is. The topography is a bit more rolling than its predecessors are, but it still carries typical Ross characteristics, such as tricky greens and straightforward layout. As of December - 2003, the 5th green has been redesigned to streamline its look and fit in better with the course design. A great course for those who normally carry the ball less than 200 yards and who love the science behind a perfect nine-iron shot.
Slope = 115 / *** | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of the Pinehurst Resort to play.
It's no wonder Ellis Maples would design a Pinehurst golf course - his father was Donald Ross' right hand man for over 40 years. Opened in 1961, No. 5 holds true to a key Ross feature - Mother Nature as the best guide in golf architecture. The course has more water hazards to negotiate than any other course at Pinehurst. It is also one of the prettiest - especially the par-three 15th, known as the Cathedral Hole. What you'll see is a lot of variety in the layout - uphill and downhill, left-to-right and right-to-left, long and short par fours. Overall, it is a very playable, enjoyable 18 holes that will not disappoint.
Slope = 137 / *** | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of the Pinehurst Resort to play.
When George Fazio and nephew Tom were selected to develop the sixth course, they were amazed at the contrast in topography compared to No.2. "It was a very dramatic site with lots of elevation changes," said Tom. "What I saw was the ability to create a dramatic golf course on a strong piece of land, a different style of golf course." The terrain is more rugged, surrounded by woods, water and thick vegetation in spots, making it a challenge on every hole. Its back nine remains one of the toughest amid the rest of Pinehurst's esteemed courses. But don't let the differences scare you - No. 6 is a favorite among members and returning guests.
Slope = 139 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of the Pinehurst Resort to play.
The best of the best. No. 2 is a challenge not because of its length, topography, unruly routing, water features or green size - but because of the combination of factors that have made thousands laugh and cry at the same time. Undulating greens. Carefully placed bunkers. Strategic layout that tests both the long and short game. It is golf the way it was meant to be played, "the fairest test of championship golf" ever designed by Ross, in his own words. It is also top 10 in the country, and site of more championships than any other course in the country, including the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Open Championships.
Slope = 135 / ***** | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of the Pinehurst Resort to play.
Don't let the number fool you. We kept the old name, even the majority of Ross' original routing. But in 2000, Fazio officially opened No. 4 as a brand new course. There are new layouts, new pot bunkers totaling over 140 in number, and an incredible new lake, making it entirely different from when the course first opened in 1919.
Slope = 136 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of the Pinehurst Resort to play.
Located a mile away from the Main Clubhouse, No. 7, newly renovated in 2003, is one of the boldest and most dramatic golf courses at Pinehurst. Located on some of the most rugged land around the Village of Pinehurst, the course lends a mountainous feel to a course that literally backs up to the more gentle movement of the world-famous No.2. The Rees Jones-designed masterpiece uses landforms in equal parts to assist and challenge the golfer - down off many tees into the fairway, back up on a number of holes into the greens. Add the wetlands that dot the landscape - particularly on the short, par-4 seventh hold-along with vast expanses of the sand, the "fingers" of bunkers on the 16th and the large, undulating greens, this course is sure to leave you visually stimulated on each and every shot. Course No. 7 will test your game to the very end...so come prepared.
Slope = 140 / **** | | | _ | | _ | | | Please note: Must be a guest of the Pinehurst Resort to play.
No. 8 opened in 1996 to commemorate Pinehurst's centennial year. Fazio incorporated signature Ross features into the design of No. 8, including dips and swales around the greens, sloping greens and false fronts. The greens and tees are close together, making it a pleasure to walk. As the site of the Club Pro Championship in 1997 and 1998, it is a proven championship course that daunts and delights all who play it. Located approximately 2 miles from the Main Clubhouse, it is a celebration of all that golf has imprinted on Pinehurst's history.
Slope = 135 / ****1/2 | | | | | | | | Custom Trip Quote to Pinehurst Village/Sandhills Area | | | | | | | | | | |
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