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3.6
378 Reviews (378)
5 Stars
165
4 Stars
137
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
64.4%
Recommend this course
333 out of 378 reviews
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3.3
15 Reviews (15)
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4
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2
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3
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
60.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 15 reviews
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3.1
22 Reviews (22)
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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
50.0%
Recommend this course
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

3.6
378 Reviews (378)

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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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course after Southern Pines Disappointment

A day before, we played Southern Pines and it was NOT a good experience. SP failed on almost all counts:

staff friendliness to course conditions to the all-around "experience". By contrast, Longleaf excelled on most. Some very challenging holes but terrific course conditions and overall, very well-maintained. The greens were fantastic: fast, smooth and tough. That being said, there were some brutal pin placements which might test the best putters!

Unlike Southern Pines, we had modern golf carts with GPS and could drive on the fairways. The staff was welcoming and friendly and clearly they have a huge kids program which was in progress (loved seeing that with so many future golfers)

All in all, a great all-around experience and would visit again. Wished we had simply played there twice!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Layout

This place is awesome. The multiple tee box system makes it enjoyable for all. Tee boxes, fairways and greens are in great shape. Grab some buddies and play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointed!

We love this course and play here often. We were very upset that management allowed a Grandfather, his adult son, pregnant wife that didnt play and their 3year old daughter IN ONE CART! We got paired with them and was instantly SHOCKED! What were you thinking? We drove a hour to golf here and for 118$ did NOT enjoy our golf round at all. To top it off, they allowed the child to pretend golf with her play golf set while we were taking our second and third shot toward the green. Dangerous and irresponsible!

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed the course

You know there are so many choices in Pinehurst and you want to play decent courses at decent prices. This was one of them and I would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed our round very much

Great day!!! From the time we arrived til we left, staff was very welcoming. Play got a little slow, starter came out and moved a group ahead one hole to pick up pace. Met a lot of really nice folks, including the twosome we were paired with. 7 sets of tees, so whatever your skill level, you have a good test. Loved it, will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome

This place is awesome. Great staff, nice clubhouse, very nice course. Greens roll well and even with 3+ inches of rain the past 48 hours the course was in great shape and not very wet at all. This is a great place if you have children as well as they are very focused on children’s golf and US Kids golf. Ready for another chance to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Condition

Longleaf was in excellent condition. Looking forward to playing it again now that we are more familiar with the greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tee assessment good idea.

Glad this course has tee assessment options. More golfers need to use it. Pro Shop guy was a little patronizing with 2 females suggesting we use short yardage. Get range balls and check it out.We picked the correct tees. Great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyable high handicapper course

I ended up playing as a single as the twosome I was paired with wanted to play alone due to COVID concerns. With 7 tee boxes, the pace was super fast. I passed up a twosome and was the lead player, finished in 2:45, and felt rushed! The twosome behind me were playing off the 3500 yard tee box so they were really quick! (I was playing the "4.5" which is about 5200 yards.

The course was in very good condition. The design layout is just ok, but it is geared towards newer players and seniors. Greens were fast. Bunkers were a little uneven.

I will definitely play again, and am considering a membership.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course that never disappoints

Have played here several times and it is always a great round. Course is in great shape and greens are true. Will definitely be back soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great round

Played here several times and it never disappoints. Great layout and great conditions as always

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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