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4.5
480 Reviews (480)
5 Stars
254
4 Stars
158
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
97.6%
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437 out of 480 reviews
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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
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Conditions
3.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.6
10 Reviews (10)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 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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4.5
480 Reviews (480)

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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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

SAD, SAD, SAD

This is perhaps the worst course I have ever seen. Fairways were so bad!! Nice layout but thats about it sad they let it get this way.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Layout

The layout/design is very good. Course needs some TLC. Fairways are green with crabgrass. The greens had some patches of bare and diseased grass. Course had been aerated recently so hopefully the greens come back to a more healthy state. It was not crowded so the pace of play was great.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value

With the extreme heat we've been having the past 4-6 weeks, the course was in decent shape. The greens didn't look that great but they still rolled very well. Most holes have wide fairways which is nice if you're not a "hit it down the middle every time" golfer, but there is still enough water and bunkers to get you into trouble if you're not careful. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for fancy, drive a little farther south. For the price, you'll have a hard time finding a better deal. Will definitely be playing again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Going downhill

Unfortunately, the hot humid summer has impacted the last remaining positive of this course; they're losing many of the greens and some are showing noticeable patches of poa annua. The fairways are still very poor, as well. To make today's game a little more frustrating, the golf shop allowed a fivesome to tee off in front of us, at prime summer tee time, 8:30. This will be my last trip to Quail Ridge this year. I hope they are able to rescue the greens and put more into general upkeep because it can be a fun track when in good condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 11/21/2016

FYI....poa annua will not grow in the summer heat, so the condition you are describing is not poa annua. It may be something else, but certainly isn't what you describe.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bet it used to be a beauty

So, my daughter and I played on a hot deal for $10 a piece. Honestly, if I would have payed more AO would have been angry. The greens were fine for bent grass in the summer. Just a little crab grass here and there. However, in the fairways, you had to look really hard to find any sprigs of Bermuda. I'm sure this was a great course back in the day, but you can tell there is not nearly enough money to keep it a float. This Ellis Maples track could be so much more.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens were in good shape.

Thee greens were in good shape but the fairways need a lot of attention. A lot of weeds and bare spots.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Better lies in the parking lot

Flew to NC to visit my b-I-l for some golf. He just moved from California and we were looking T local courses to play. Very friendly staff, good pace of play , reasonable greens, but oh my the tees and fairways - wow. Have experienced this scrabble type of play anywhere.

But hey - we had some beers and had fun nonetheless.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hidden Secret

A fun course with very fast greens, the pin placements always seem to be on a slope making putting a challenge , a nice place with a great staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Challenging greens

Play this course often and the greens always give me a tough time. +7 on the greens this round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good layout, good value for money

The club house, or even the parking lot for that matter, isn't going to win any awards. It looks like it hasn't been touched since its original opening, but the course itself is the most important part and its a pretty decent layout. My friend and I brought along our 2 11 year olds and we all had a good day on the course. Its not in the best of shape, but its certainly not in terrible shape. I had an enjoyable day and I would play there again if the price was right, which it was when we played. This isn't a course that I would make long term plans to go play but it is a course I wouldn't mind heading out to if I was just trying to walk on or make a last minute tee-time. The fairways were usually pretty good and the greens weren't excellent but they weren't terrible either. The rough is a mix of different grasses usually. I was able to hit driver on many holes, with a chance to hit the green as well off the tee on many par 4s. I'd play it again with the kids for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Interesting layout

Greens look like they could use some love (some weeds), but roll fine. Faster than you think.
Overall course could use some upkeep, but for the value it is great.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

first and last

Dated and aged course. Diseased greens. Fairways natural watered no irrigation.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape

Course was in great shape especially for the money

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Walked

Much Improved

I've played Quail Ridge fairly often over the years just for the low price, decent greens and the course layout. I always overlooked the less than ideal fairway conditions because of that low price.
Now, however, the course is in better shape than I've seen it in years. Grass everywhere, and it's kept mowed nicely. No summer burn areas on the greens. Bunkers are worked on a regular basis.
Overall, it's the best deal around and you don't have to spend all day to get around it, the players there move pretty fast. I have walked 18 there many times in 3 hours.
Is it in Country club condition? No. But for what it is, it's pretty good these days.
I'd say come check it out and you'll change your opinion on Quail Ridge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Quail Ridge experience

Course conditions were varied from fair on some holes to poor on others. No sand provided for divots. No water in coolers on course. Ball washers were empty. Greens were fairly chewed up. Tee boxes were hard and varied in grass height. Price for 18 holes was a bargain and there were very few people on the course even on a nice weather Saturday morning. Course has potential to be beautiful and challenging but maintenance is poor.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best value for your money.

A very friendly staff welcomed us to the facility. There was no waiting to begin our round. The course shows its age, but it was in exceptional shape considering the recent weather that it has experienced this year. The carts are new and well maintained. The grill was not open the day we played, and no water coolers are available on the course, but personal coolers are welcome to supply you with your favorite beverages. I would highly recommend playing the course to anyone that is looking for an enjoyable and inexpensive golfing experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Getting better

The course looks better as the spring progresses and soon hopefully the front will be as good as the back.Played on Saturday the last couple times and the pace was a bit pedestrian. Other than that we got clear at the turn and enjoyed ourselves.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Fun course. Good greens.

Good challenge from the back tees. Greens were in good shape. Rolled smooth and not too fast, not too slow. Bunkers were also well groomed and plenty of sand. Bermuda was still dormant when we played but not many bare spots encountered. Lots of poa annua and rye clumps in the fairways and rough that should be dying out as the heat comes in the next month or so. Fun layout with an excellent pace of play. Will be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course... Was open

Nothing fancy, was my first time here. Probably won't be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course in very poor condition

Golf Now course synopsis states " Lush Fairways" & "Immaculate Greens"......... COMPLETELY WRONG & MISLEADING!!!
This, by all means should be editied. The fairways were more like cow pastures than "lush". and the greans had frequent dead patches. The cart paths (what there were of them) were in horrible repair.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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