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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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4.7
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 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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Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good layout and fun to play

great value for winter golf ; had to hit all the shots; greens put well and in good condition - greens fast and some with a lot of slope back to front. I enjoy playing this course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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

Fun Golf Course

I have been playing at Quail Ridge for about 3 years off and on. This course in not a PGA quality couirse, but it is a great local giolf course with outstanding greens.. Some of the fairways could ise a little more grass, but overall I like playing there.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has been neglected in just about every aspect.

This course should be taken off the list. Fairways were not mowed. Both fairways & rough were infested with ants throughout the entire course. Majority of the tee boxes had very little grass and were covered with live grubs. The greens were shallow and scarred with many weedy areas. The building housing the Pro Shop has been left to deteriorate as well; coming off the 18th green you drive by a side porch of the Pro Shop that continues the theme of absolutely no desire to maintain this property. The course is by far the worst I have ever played on. It does deserve to by on your list.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great design

This ellis maples design is a lot of fun, but the course was in terrible condition. I rarely found any bermuda grass in the fairways. It was all weeds. It would take a lot of work to get this course where it needs to be.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good deal

greens were in bad shape and the tee boxes we're beat up

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

fairways need attention

I couldn't tell the difference between the fairway and rough. The course is showing its age and needs upgrade. Unfortunately, I found that the sand traps were in great shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

1st time / last time

I LOVE GOLF and it breaks my heart to give this review... however I owe it to my fellow golfers. This course is in (!)bad(!) shape. The fairways are a blend of weeds, the tee boxes look like land piranhas got to them and the greens are on the verge of a real tough summer. The range balls are 50%-destroyed lake balls and I hated hitting 'em. Again, I really dislike sharing this review but it was bad enough that I would golf elsewhere even if I lived on the course. The potential is there, as is it with most courses...it will just take some $$$

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Goat Track

Fairways were horrendous! The epitome of a goat track. Somehow the greens were ok. Don't pay more than $12-$15, it's not worth it.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Well worth the price!

For $23 dollars two of us played 18 holes and had no one in front of us or in back of us, had the course to ourselves. Course itself needs some work the fairways are hard and there really is no rough. Greens are fast but and in good shape, a little hard as well.

No real food but the beers were cold!

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Golfing at Quail Ridge

This is a great course. However, due to bad weather at the time we booked our tee time, we were unable to take advantage of it and play. We have played this course before and the course is a great course. Also, great staff in the Pro Shop!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

enjoyed the course, greens in good shape

course had some challenging holes and some to rest on.
the greens were a lot of fun to putt on , lotsa breaks and speed was plenty fast

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Needs some work

It might be the time of year but the course was in pretty rough shape. Fairways were tough to hit off of and there was zero rough. I will say the greens were nice considering.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Outstanding Service

The course is a bit out there but we would go back anytime just because of the great service the manager (or maybe owner) provided in the clubhouse. Very friendly staff down to the Marshall confirming tee times and letting you know if you were up or on deck. Course is good, cannot wait to see it in the summer

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Pay for what you get

For the $12 I spent on the tee time it was worth it. The layout is good but the course isn't very well maintained. The greens were a little better than I expected them to be, but for the money, it was a deal. I spent more on gas to get there than the actual tee time. Overall, I would play it again for $12.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

We had a lot of rain

Course was quite wet when we payed it. cart paths were muddy too

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Price

Great price for the money. Still needs work on the low areas... still very wet.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good value for the price

Greens are in great shape and roll well for this time of the year. Red tees are very fair for women and younger players.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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