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3.8
371 Reviews (371)
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
68.4%
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328 out of 371 reviews
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3.3
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3.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.3
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4.5
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3.2
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Layout
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4.3
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11 out of 22 reviews
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Course Highlights
Knowledgeable, welcoming staff and first-class amenities consistently earn high marks from recent golfers visiting this Sandhills layout. The true links feel and challenging, oversized greens create a memorable and rewarding round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6684 yards
Slope 141
Rating 78.6

Dan Maples, architect of the nationally acclaimed Pit Golf Links, has created another masterpiece only minutes from the Village of Pinehurst. Longleaf Golf & Family Club was formerly the site of Starland Farms, for years the training ground of some of the country's top thoroughbreds. As a tribute to its colorful history, Maples incorporated some of the features and flavor of the old facility into the golf course, including part of the fence and training track. The front nine at Longleaf was designed in the Scottish open style with subtly rolling fairways.The back nine, in contrast, is heavily tree-lined and dramatically elevated. Ron Whitten of Golf Digest called Longleaf "...the most playable course in Pinehurst."

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1988) Bill Bergin (2016) Michael Gleason (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $22
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "U.S. Kids Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis, Bowling
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Reviews

3.8
371 Reviews (371)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 11
Undulating Greens 9
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Playing Multiple Courses 9
Seniors 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11
Near Local Attractions 6

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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Super course

We played this course for the first time.. Front 9was nice but the real challenges started on the back!

Don't hesitate to play it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great design

Played for $20 in July (golfnow.com rate). Love the history and how the horse track remnants are incorporated into the design on the front nine. Back nine has much more elevation and challenge. They are currently doing construction, adding new putting and practice area. They are turning the 18th green into one of the practice greens so the temporary 18th green is mowed down grass in middle of 18 fairway until new green is built. Wondered how that "green" would putt but my son chipped in for an "eagle" and I made a 15 footer that rolled better than some of the aerated greens around Pinehurst!! Overall, I've enjoyed Longleaf both times I've played it. It has some character. I can look back on photos and instantly know that they were taken at Longleaf. Would definitely play it again especially for $20!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track!

Overall a great experience, construction going on so rates were super cheap! Can't wait to go back when everything's finished!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice for spraying the ball a little

Nice course, needs a little work, but it recently changed owners. Had not played in a while, so this course lets you spray it a bit on the front, but you better tighten the nozzle on the back. THE STAFF THERE IS ALWAYS FRIENDLY AND KNOWS HOW TO TREAT PEOPLE ESPECIALLY THE WOMAN BEHIND THE COUNTER.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Longleaf1

It was a cloudy day with some rain. The course was in great shape and it is well laid out. I enjoyed this course and would recommend to anyone wanting to play a very nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

This course was recently sold

The course has not been maintained, conditions not up to standards of other courses in the Pinehurst area. I would not waste your money playing this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Golfers Beware

Beware if playing this course in the Spring. They had the audacity to charge us $68 for playing on nothing more than dirt. It appeared they had rolled the fairways, you couldn't build, make, or have a lie anywhere on the course. I'm sure this course is fine once it grows in. This time of year, no more than a $35 greens fee. Very disappointed, will never play this one again.........

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Great Fun

My husband and I live near by in a local CC Community. We have heard good things about the course and wanted to try it out. As beginners to golf, we enjoyed the wide fairways. The front nine was nice and level and the course became more challenging on the back nine. The staff was friendly and we will be back to play this one again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Galf getaway

Had some time late afternoon so stopped to play an additional 9. friendly pro shop staff and starter. the Bermuda grass is still dormant so we can't say much for the fairway but the greens were excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Road Trip

Clubhouse staff was kind of rude. Course was fun although a little expensive for quality of courses also in the area. Nice layout though.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

a real value

a fun challenging course. great value. I had one of my best rounds of the year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 181
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

good little course

good course-nice people bu tpre-occupied with training new employee...as often experience with pm play-no ranger and multiple delays on course

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course. Super fun to play and in great shape

This is not the most difficult course in the sandhills area. In fact, it can be a bit of a confidence booster. But it is pretty, in great shape and terribly enjoyable. The course offers a bit of everything and GolfNow has some great deals on fees. I highly recommend it to anyone in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent value

Could not have asked for a better day. Phenomenal course for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 418
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
First Time Playing

Fun, fair course

Not a long course from white tees....6000 yds but the elevation changes and small greens make up for the distance. Front and back nines very different. The greens were in great condition.....have quite a bit of movement for being on the small side. Par 3's were all challenging.....especially with a one club wind. Great value on a GN Hot Deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

2 Different Nine's

Played Longleaf on the first day in the Village of Pinehurst. The first thing that you need to realize with all courses in this area, is play the Tee Boxes that suit your game. Once you have decided this, the front Nine plays as a more open and forgiving side, built among an old horse race track with part and furlong poles still visible. Moving to the back nine, be prepared for more elevation changes and narrower tee shots. Still allows for some waywardness off the tee, but you have to pick sides of the fairways to miss. The back nine will challenge. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Burgers were hot and beers were cold post round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice round of golf!

The back nine seemed to be in better shape than the front nine, and the ball washers need a little attention, but the course was still very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great for the family

Our family enjoys this course as it is good for all levels and ranges of abilities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course

nice course , driving range , great club house to get a snack or meal

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good

The course was in great condition except for the putting greens a lot of them were bumpy with areas with no grass at all. When I arrived I had to wait on my playing partner and that didn't go over well swith the man at the register checking us in he insisted that I go ahead and pay for both of us even though he hadn't shown up as of yet which I thought was rude. I purchased a coke out if a vending machine for 2.00 that ok thought was a 20oz and came out a 12 oz can coke. A little on the high end side for me at least. Great views on the back 9 though that made up for some of our disappointment. Thanks though for booking it on golf now we saved 20.00 a piece on the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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