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4.5
477 Reviews (477)
5 Stars
253
4 Stars
157
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
94.3%
Recommend this course
434 out of 477 reviews
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5.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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4.6
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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Course Highlights
Quail Ridge consistently impresses with lush, well-maintained fairways and firm, fast greens that stand out among Pinehurst-area courses. Exceptionally friendly staff and a well-regarded on-site grill round out a course that keeps golfers returning.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6875 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Fairways TifTuf Bermuda
Greens Champion Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ellis Maples (1967)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

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  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2023 #22)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2015 #9)
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Reviews

4.5
477 Reviews (477)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 8
Bunkers 7
Elevation Changes 6
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 10
Locals 9
Seniors 6

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Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
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First Time Playing

Tight fairways on the front side. Fast, slippery greens.

SLOW play...4:50 to finish a round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is fine, greens, fairways & traps are in decent shape and some challenging holes. Layout is traditional. I would play it again but not rushing to go back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course

The greens and fairways were in great condition. The place of play was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great condition and well maintained

My first time and I was very pleased with the course. Excellent fairways and greens in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent course

Excellent course, great fairways, the greens are quick, pace was ok, we did have some slow downs at some points. Some of the cart paths were washed out, but they are constantly improving and laid some new asphalt down since the last time we played there. The grill folks were super nice, called in order at the turn, it was ready when we got there. Grab a few napkins, the sandwiches are large.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cart paths are washed out

The course it self was nice, greens recently plugged. The cart paths a washed out in many areas and not enough directional signs, went the wrong way several times.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great stop in the Sandhills

I have played here three times now and each time I enjoy the course. The layout has elevation changes, varying green sizes and nice green undulation (except hole number 2 which needs to be redone). The greens were a touch slow but likely due to recent maintenance. There were some significant brown/burned up spots in the fairways and rough that could be improved upon. The fairways have little roll so the yardage plays a tough longer than expected. Overall a good place to grab a round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Ellis was an expert

Ellis Maples again used the land to his advantage. While the course is straightforward, it is no pushover. Fairways were pure, bunkers were good, greens were fair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem in Sanford

Living in southern Wake County, I never thought to travel 40 mins south to Sanford to play a round of golf. After living in the area for over 15 years, I finally made this short trek and I'm so glad that I did. Quail Ridge is a hidden gem! It was a great value and the conditions were great, though they punched the greens earlier this week. I recommend this course and plan on heading back there soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great course, worth the hour plus ride to get there

The only bad part was, there were 2 6 player groups ahead of us slowing down the play, otherwise, this is a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 111
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hole# 2

Most challenging hole on the course literally a bowl and pin placement anywhere on the green is tough , beautiful layout nice greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course for the money

Facelift and new owners/mgmt. has made this a fun golf course again. I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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