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Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6928 yards
Slope 149
Rating 73.7

Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1997) Ed Seay

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.0
53 Reviews (53)
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Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course has been sold and is closed permanently

This was a great track in the sandals area. Unfortunately, it has closed for good.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but well worth the money

First, let me say that my wife and I consider this course one of our favorites in the Sandhills area. We make certain to play it whenever we visit.
The course offers a challenging venue among the rolling hills and pine forests that are characteristic of this region. Very few holes can be seen from one another, as the course rambles through the woods. This is not a course that favors walking, as a number of holes are significant distances from each other; plan on utilizing a cart.
The course requires accurate driving, and well struck iron shots. A number of holes are characterized by fairways that require forced carries over natural areas that will swallow an errant shot. Most greens are undulating, which will either reward or punish you depending on the accuracy of the approach shot. We have found the staff to be quite friendly and helpful. Two caveats that do not impact the course: the "clubhouse" is essentially, a large trailer, and the driving range is an "irons only" layout. On the plus side, if Golf Now is utilized to book your game, expect significant savings!
All of that being said, if you desire a superior and challenging golf venue, The Carolina, is a must!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout, needs some TLC

This corse has a great layout that challenges you to make some difficult shots. However, it looks like a sandlot. The physical condition of the course is horrible. I took my father-in-law here when he came to visit from Dallas, and I was embarrassed at the poor state of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Hard on the eyes

My wife and I played the Carolina on Monday July 8th. We have been playing here for the last three summers but this summer we were shocked at the condition of the course!! I can"t believe the course has gone downhill so quickly...( I hope Mr. Palmer doesn't find out about it). Between the shaggy fairways, the rough which hasn't been cut in weeks and the ultra slow greens, not to mention knee high weeds growing in the once prominent bunkers, what a huge disappointment. I understand the wet weather the last couple of days, but I don't think its been mowed in over a month. As I spoke with the golf manager after our round, I was surprised that they loaned out all their equipment to their sister course and were closed for two weeks in June (prime weather conditions for grooming a golf course,rain or not). There is a sadness writing this review,because we used to loved the course !!! But now, I don't think we will ever go back. We received a good rate through golf now for our round,but as I research the next day at the Carolina, they still want full price. Get your mowers returned to you and start acting like a golf course or pack it in altogether

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This is a excellent course that requires precision off the tees. Course layout is excellent with a few blind shots.

Staff was extremely friendly and gave great information about the course. Course was well maintained with superb greens. Putts were rolling very true with good pace.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Track

The only reason it is a 4 star instead of a 5 is due to some bad places on some of the greens. Really challenging track with its natural beauty in tact. Fun to play and a waste of 4 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

This course is outstanding!

We received a great rate on GolfNow for this course. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were very well kept. Some of the bunkers did have weeds growing up in them, but I try not to play in the bunkers! The clubhouse is just a small trailer, but we came for the golf which we loved! You get free green fees for your birthday (either one week before or one week after the date) if you register on line. We will definitely play this course again. Nice little gem!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some basic maintenance

Rough not recently mown. Bunkers in generally poor condition - some have grass growing in them - very inconsistent sand and sand density.

Greens were slow but in good condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best layoust in the area but...

I've played this course at least 30 times a few years back. It has an awesome layout with tons of great holes it's a Palmer gem. But the condition was poor from grass growing in almost every bunker to long stem weeds (a foot tall) in patches through the fairway and even on the collar of a green. . It's a shame that it appears all over the course that money is an issue.

Thanks
Chris

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

I can understand that why people call him the king

This is one of my favorite. I can tell this is Palmar course. I always like to play this.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout and great value

The Carolina is a very nice layout with a lot of elevation changes and holes that are very different from one another. Many holes give you options from the tee box. The only downside about the course is the condition of the fairways. This should be prime season for grass growing, yet the fairways were not in good shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course!

Course was challenging, but needs a little TLC!
Greens and tees were in great shape, but the fairways needed some attention!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens Excellent

The greens were really nice, they held shots, rolled fast and true, and were overally very nice. The rest of the course was decent but kinda "rough around the edges". Some fairways appeared to be not mowed in several days. Sprouts of grass were 3-4 inhes high in areas (3rd fairway). But the coolers were full of ice cold water and the staff was very friendly. I will be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course off the Beaten Path

I try to play The Carolina every time I visit Pinehurst. It's a very nice, challenging layout with tees positioned to provide a challenge for any player level. The course is located away from most of the area development, so there are few houses or other distractions from the beautiful layout. The tees and greens were in great shape, but unfortunately, the fairways needed a little work to eliminate invasive grasses. Overall a great deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorite courses to play!

I have played this course for the past 6 or so years and consider it one of my favorites in the Pinehurst area. Challenging but enjoyable every time I play.
Plenty of areas you can get into trouble if you are not careful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens fairly easy... Back nine a little tight... Well worth the money and hour drive...

Was a very challenging course but some holes played very easy.. The back nine was tight... If you have time drive up and look at hole because a lot of them have hidden trouble.. I drove into a few so lay up... Not a long course.. Drove down from Chapel Hill and it was a short enough drive that course cost made it well worth to drive down to the Sandhills for golf... The end...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is a diamond in the rough.

Layout is what you see the pros play every weekend on television. Very scenic and challenging. Great bargain for the money

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The course has a Good layout. Enjoyed playing.

I would like to play course once it's in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

The course was in excellent condition for this time of year

The front nine has several blind shots, the back nine the 150 yard markers are more visible from the tees. Greens rolled very well. It is a course you will enjoy. I played the course at a 56% discount. At that price I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Need Ranger

We had a nice first nine, moved at a good pace. Then came the back nine, sloooooooow. Four hours just to finish the back, it was a warm sunny day and we had nothing better to do so we finished 18. But really someone should have moved things along.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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