I had the privilege of being invited to play the Cardinal course at CNCC today. It was an absolute…read moretreat. Let me start with the basics. CCNC is one of the very best clubs in the entire south east. I have been to many, and CCNC is second to none. The pro shop is stocked with everything you could ever want. I picked up a Peter Millar Summer Collection shirt. The Cardinal course was in perfect shape. The tee boxes, fairways, traps and all were what you'd see at a major PGA tour event. The Bermuda greens were running at least an 11, if not more. Seriously, the best greens I have played in a very long time. Don't be above the hole, because it is tough to get it close. This was the best day at the best golf course.

Jeff Cowell and his staff have done wonders. The course is in great shape. LL was always a 'good'…read morecourse...these guys have leveled it up to great. If you are a Sandhills resident and you haven't played here recently...book a time now. If you are planning a golf trip to this area this course should be on your must play list. Played on Sunday, June 23rd.

The clubhouse is nice. They have a food court area that you can enjoy drinks and good sandwiches…read more I've been to this course twice and server at the bar is always so friendly to every patron. There is an older gentleman in the pro shop where you get carts, etc. He is very rude. Not friendly at all. I've encountered him at least four times and each time was unpleasant. I'm not the only one. He is abrupt with everyone. This is a sandy course with a lot of pine trees so there lots of pine needles everywhere. So much you lose the cart path. I didn't see a lot of maintenance workers clearing them. I've been to a lot of courses since my daughter started playing golf years ago and this one isn't my favorite. At these prices, I would think there would be a higher level of comfort. There are no cart path signs and they desperately need them. You sometimes have no clue where to drive your cart. There is one restroom along the course at hole 7. There are water stations along the path. Watch where you drive! We got our cart stuck and I had to push it out. The carts need work. Ours would break properly and it kept beeping. This was our second cart. The first one we picked wouldn't accelerate. If you plan on walking, plan for lots of hills.

We had a group of 8 golfers travel to Pinehurst from Boston, Richmond, and Columbia, excited for a…read moregreat day of golf. What we experienced at Longleaf Golf & Family Club was beyond disappointing--and frankly unacceptable for $150 per person. There were no real fairways--just brown, patchy ground with little to no grass. On multiple par 3 holes, we had to hit off mats, like we were at a driving range instead of a course charging premium rates. Even worse, the course had active construction happening throughout. We had to play around excavators, dump trucks, and heavy equipment in several areas. At one point, large construction vehicles were using the cart paths while we were trying to play. It wasn't just frustrating--it felt unsafe. None of this was communicated ahead of time. Had we known the true conditions, we never would have booked. Instead, we paid full price for what was a severely compromised and substandard experience. The only positives: the gentleman who helped with our bags was outstanding, and the young woman at the turn was friendly and professional. They did their jobs well--but they couldn't make up for the overall experience. If you're considering playing here, I strongly recommend you do your homework first. This was not the Pinehurst golf experience we traveled for. #Pinehurst #GolfTrip #GolfReview #Disappointed #GolfLife

I had a good meal at the Carolina Hotel. The food was presented as described and even more…read moredelicious than we expected , and the service was exceptional, especially since we were the first guests of the day. I had the Cobb salad (bleu cheese, avocado, grilled chicken and grilled salmon). My friend had the club sandwich.

Be careful and review their pricing before staying at this resort…read more Ask them for a complete pricing total including and extra fees. I was hit for an extra $1,000 resort fee (MAP/Social) for a 4 night stay. They never mentioned this MAP/Social fee in the reservation process or listed on my confirmation under "Stay Total". Only far later in the confirmation do they show the "MAP/Social" fee and taxes. My fault for not asking or looking for all of the extra fees they charge. My cost (one person) in May 2026 for a standard room 4 nights (breakfast &dinner) and 8 rounds of golf was $6,800. The resort is very nice. The employees, food and service was very good.

Great Course in great condition. The day started overcast but ended in sunny weather and green…read morespeeds adjusted throughout based on moisture. Greens are pretty quick but sloped enough that too fast would be unfair and that is not the case. A lot of interesting holes, some housing along the course but never intruding with big setbacks and plenty of holes routed through woodlands and no houses. Felt like a good country club course. I would recommend the course to any mid to better player. I played it about 6,700 yards or so and that was a challenge. Tips would be tough if you're not 300 off the tee regularly.

Incredible course. Amazing clubhouse. Great food. Easily one of the best courses outside of the…read moreresort. Must play.

Play here every year. Looking forward to the competition of the new clubhouse. Will be back Very…read morenice course but they have a mushroom problem.

Absolutely beautiful course. I recommend playing at twilight as the sunset views through the trees…read moreare absolutely breathtaking. So quiet and peaceful.

Nice 9 hole course which are hard to find in the area. Relatively flat course with some raised…read moregreens. Good for all skill levels. Has a driving range and chipping practice grounds.

I visit this driving range when I visit my daughter. They have a huge putting green and a large…read morechipping green that has balls already out. Both are in top shape. The staff is very friendly. The cost is good as well. I enjoy the range. You will practice on real grass and the tees are moved on the large tee boxes to allow grass to be filled and grown. Very large range area with flags for targets. I wish they were in my area. I would be there 3 times a week. It does get very busy on weekends which is a testament to the quality of the venue.

One of the worst experiences in the Pinehurst area. It's…read moreold, built in 1906 and feels that way. The course is ragged and worn. The only thing that makes it interesting is the Donald Ross design. From the very beginning, our group of 12 was not impressed at all. There are no directional signs to parking or bag drop. When you walk up to the Club House you are immediately confused on where to go. There will be carts parked in the front and a big sign that says 'Cart Return'. There was no one there to answer questions or greet us. The two guys in the club house would win the prize for dour personality and sour disposition. The course is poorly maintained and unimpressive. There are few signs along the course that will designate the next tee boxes. Poorly maintained fairways and worse tee boxes. The only reason we played this course was that it's in the Top 100 Golf Digest ranking and a Donald Ross Design. The ladies in the Club House Restaurant and Bar must be new. They had no idea of what questions to ask. The first being are you starting or ending your round? After all it is a golf course. They had an attitude with our group of 12 and kept asking if we wanted a table. Someone in our group said 'we are all here to play golf and have a tee time in 20 minutes so we are on the clock. Her response was 'well I guess you could have said this was a to go order'. It was clear there was little training and these ladies were not happy. They certainly added no value to our experience. They made multiple errors on our orders and we were all frustrated and ready to get out of there as soon as possible. Skip this location as there are so many better options in the area.

Incredible course. Easily one of the most beautiful courses and most unique layouts I've ever…read moreplayed. You can feel the history.

I played a few rounds at Forest Creek as a guest years ago and remember being struck by how…read morewelcoming the club felt and how much space surrounded you. The property is enormous, and you feel that scale throughout the round: longleaf pines, rolling Sandhills terrain, and remarkably little intrusion from the outside world give the golf a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion. The North Carolina heat was intense when we played, but the course was beautiful, fair, and playable, and I especially enjoyed the Hog Hole. Even the Forest Creek logo has stuck with me, a cool, timeless piece of golf-club identity that fits the place perfectly. I'm sure Forest Creek has matured considerably since my visit. Still, it remains one of those places I feel fortunate to have experienced and would enthusiastically recommend to anyone lucky enough to receive an invitation. It's an awesome club and a distinctive part of my golf history.

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