Longleaf Golf & Family Club

We had a group of 8 golfers travel to Pinehurst from Boston, Richmond, and Columbia, excited for a great 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.

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GREAT course! Played the 6-hole par 3 course too and highly recommend!

Played this course the day after Christmas first thing that morning. Very few people on the course when we took off. Great amenities, friendly staff, I had a great time! The course is somewhat narrow but the greens, OMG! I found them to be monsters 😂. Pretty sure I was putting for birdie about 12 times and I know half those holes I walked off with a bogey. Humbling for sure but still overall I loved it.

After playing 4 hours we had only played 12 holes. We quit and drove off. The course is worth playing if you do mind 6 hour rounds.

This is an excellent course with knowledgeable friendly staff. The course was a little dry due to drought conditions in the area but the facilities are first class. Great practice facilities and driving range. True links feel on many of the holes!

I was aware that the dam which was their only water supply was broken and that the course was dry and brown. What I didn’t know it was cartpath only in September because they were trying to protect the little grass

The guy in the pro shop never said a word to me when I checked in about it I found out when the GPS on the cart kept shutting down and would not let me off the cart path. Don’t bother coming here until 2027 when the new dam is supposed to be done.

Course was in decent shape. A little dry, think they have a water issue since their dam broke on the lake. I would play again for the discount price, not worth regular $140 cost.

The fact that they are charging full price to play this course is criminal. The greens are pure but the fairways look like they haven't seen water since '07. They should honestly be giving out little hitting mats to take with you from hole to hole

Booked 18 holes. When we got to the course had to play the back 9 twice because the front had storm . Told it was cart path in 95 degrees weather. Our only option was to get rain checks but being from out of state that was not really a good option. We played with a local guy who said the true reason for cart path only and front 9 being closed was because of a corporate tournament coming up and they wanted course to be in pristine condition(could not confirm but if it's true then that's absolutely monstrous)

When booking it says 18 holes but didn’t find out that the front 9 was closed due to weather till email confirmation of booking. Really wanted to get full course experience! I think this was an app issue not providing information. Hope they get the front 9 fixed soon.

I booked our tee time from GolfNow and was not aware the greens had been punch 2 days before. Whatever happened to lower rates when they are working the green? $100 for a course with bad greens and muddy rocky sand traps was a waist of money.

If you are going to charge $100 you should let us know you punched the greens 2 days before. They started us on the back nine, which was fine, until after the turn we were behind a group of five. The bunkers were full of mud and rocks. Just not worth the drive or the money. I understand having to do that to the greens, but for that kind of money at least have the bunkers ready.

We travel to the Sandhills area every April for a month.

Longleaf was always a favorite although it has gotten very pricy. We paid $60 from a golf now

Deal but I believe the standard rate is $140.00.

Too much for this course.

Very friendly staff, good conditions.

Course needs a little more time for the grass to grow. Course will be wonderful in May 😎