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3.9
363 Reviews (363)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
74.1%
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324 out of 363 reviews
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2.9
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Conditions
2.7
Value
2.6
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
28.6%
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3.8
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
66.7%
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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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3.9
363 Reviews (363)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Tough start on the back 9

This is an excellent course for a fun round, the front 9 is flat and open - great time to warm up. The back 9 provides a much greater challenge. Tighter and more elevation changes. Great finish hole that will bring you back for another round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 768
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Longleaf Golf and Country Club - a hidden gem between Pinehurst and Southern Pines

The 6,600-yard par-71 Longleaf doesn't look like much from the road. Frankly, sandwiched between the Mid Pines/Pine Needles complex and Pinehurst Resort & Country Club on the famed Midland Road, it's easy to just drive by without ever stopping to discover its rousing back nine.
In 1988, architect Dan Maples carefully preserved some original features of the Village of Pinehurst's former horse training estates while designing Longleaf. He kept some white fences, rail posts and hedgerows as a tribute to the old Starland Farms.
More dynamic terrain highlights the back nine. The back-to-back par-3s – the tough 200-yard 12th hole and the downhill 181-yard 13th hole – are nice. The 517-yard 14th hole, a U-shaped par-5, bends around a thick grove of trees. The third and final par-3 on the back nine, the 178-yard 15th hole, requires an all-carry over a lake, the only water hazard on the course. It's a scenic spot, a magic moment never seen by those who don't stop.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging!

Beautiful course, I play there 2-3 times a month. You have to bring your A game to leave wihh a good score! Greens were n excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great military rate but better courses in the area.

Longleaf is really a plain Jane course with wide fairways on the front side and a somewhat convoluted back nine including a weird U shaped par five. Staff was very friendly . Weather was very cold so few golfers were out there.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course great greens for this time of year.

This was our first time playing this course, due to frost there was a delay with our tee time, but when all was ready they started us out front in a modified shotgun. We are high handicappers but we both had nice rounds today, not a lot of water, but still a bit challenging. To keep this short and to the point, this was an enjoyable golf outing, and as stated in the summary, great greens for this time of year. Thanks Longleaf.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This course is in great shape for this time of year. Everyone was very helpful and cordial since this was my first time golfing this course. There is enough challenges to make this course fun to play. Really enjoyed it! Good value too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fun course

Greens in best condition in over the 10 years I have been playing there.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was alot of fun.

The course was in excellent shape and is a fun layout. Would love to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic Playing Conditions

We showed up a little early and right off we went. The greens were in great condition and overall the course was in some of the best shape that I have ever seen it. The high grass that surrounds a lot of the bunkers had been trim so it made it easier for the errent shots. We could not have been happier with everything at the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day and course

Had an afternoon tee time, single, and played under 2.5 hours. Course was is fantastic shape. I always love this course. It is challenging enough but not overbearing. Was very pleased with the conditions of the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice arrangement of holes--all were fair

Course in nice shape--greens a little slow, but that's probably due to over seeding. Deal included a cart, but it's a very walkable course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sporty and playable for the everyday golfer.

We'll maintained course that offers two types of golf. The front side has a links feel about it. The back has a woodland feel about it. Let's the everyday golfer have a shot at a good score while providing a good challenge to the accomplished golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great holes, epecially tough par 3's

I've played Longleaf for many years and right now it is in the best shape I've seen it. The greens were great and we were very pleased with the course condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Nice layout of and old horse race track. Needs some attention on greens. They were not cut and made putting difficult. Overall foursome had a good time. Snack bar is very slow so bring your own or eat before u come to this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bang for your Buck

Im a deal hunter and this was an amazing course to play on for any price under $50. Very forgiving fairways, and big greens with just enough challenge to make you want to get it close instead of just on. Shot an 84 and have never been happier (90 avg) Absolutely recommend to anybody looking for some great fun without breaking the bank.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has a great atmosphere, peaceful and beautiful.

I have no complaints at all, only compliments. It provides a decent degree of challenge, it is beautiful, it is maintained very nicely, the people are very gracious and welcoming especially Frank and David. I would recommend the course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very frindley for a senior

the course was very nice, it plays well for seniors.Ihad a great time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice lay out and nicely maintained

This course is like playing two different nines. Nice layout and challenging at times.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Longleaf Review

The course was in good shape. The back nine was a bit more challenging, but both nines were fine. Green were in good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

Very good course fairways and greens very good will go back soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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