Talamore Golf Resort: #18
View from the 18th tee at Talamore Golf Resort
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4.6
718 Reviews (718)
5 Stars
462
4 Stars
187
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
92.5%
Recommend this course
668 out of 718 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.8
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.2%
Recommend this course
20 out of 21 reviews
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4.6
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 40 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 6840 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.4

Resort Course at Talamore Golf Resort is a Rees Jones masterpiece that was nominated as "Best New Public Course of the Year" when opened and has become a regular stop for annual returnees to Pinehurst.

The centuries-old tradition of using llamas to help humans carry packs has been revived with a new twist at Talamore. These gentle, hardy animals can carry two bags of clubs with ease and sure-footedness. Their soft padded feet are kind to the delicate surfaces of a golf course. Known for their friendly and quiet manners, llamas make the perfect caddies. Now you can treat yourself and your friends to a truly distinctive golf experience.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Champion Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1991) Greg Muirhead (1991) Shapemasters (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.6
718 Reviews (718)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
19th Hole Scenic Views 8
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 38
Elevation Changes 38
Forced Carries 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
A Weekend Splurge 20
Advanced Golfers 20
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 23
Worth the Drive 23
At a Resort 16

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Reviews 99
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

It has been a long time since I played Talamore and for the life of me don’t know why I don’t play it more. Great layout, it was in really good shape for early March. Pace of play was slow but it was 70 defrees on March 1 so we expected it. Staff was absolutely awesome. Very underrated.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/02/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed course

I have played out here a few times and have always enjoyed myself. We had 2 threesomes one of which we paid through golf now and they said it wasn’t paid even though I showed the reservations and credit card statement..Led to a lot of frustration. Still in the process of getting it figured out with my credit card.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Top shelf

Fine facility. Excellent course in surprisingly good shape coming off 30+ hours of soaking rain. They're adding to the bunker count....if you don't have a sand game, you'd better give these babies a wide berth.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/18/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Pretty Good for February

Had to get out of the ice in SW VA and drove south until it was warm enough to play a round. Pinehurst. I could have done worse. Got the hot deal on the site with a mid-morning time. Sunny, upper 50s, little breeze at times was perfect if you've been in a freezer for the last month. For the time of year, the course was in really good shape with actual grass in the fairways and smooth greens--an improvement from yesterday's round on bare fairways (but awesome greens). I was paired with 2 friendly locals (transplants) and had a great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Talamore a great course!

Talamore is in excellent shape, even for Feb and they are continuing to enhance the course with the enhancement of new fairway bunkers.

Greens are always in fantastic shape. Overall great value at this time of the year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course, in great shape

Talamore was in great shape, especially after all the snow they received 7-10 days ago. The layout is nice. They have a superb practice facility. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious in the bar and grill. Highly recommend playing Talamore.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/13/2026:
Thanks for the wonderful feedback! Hearing this makes our day, and we can’t wait to have you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great coirse

Conditions were great for winter golf. Pace of play was steady 4.25hr round. Fun layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Gem of the Sandhills!

Talamore never disappoints! Great lay out but plays longer than tees indicate. Some of the friendliest staff and inside folks you’ll ever meet. Always a great experience. Thanks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/13/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun spot

Good course, nice layout. Greens are very challenging. Fun atmosphere in the bar/clubhouse.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great golf with friends

Decided to meet up in between Charlotte and Myrtle Beach for some golf. Talamore did not disappoint

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/22/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Must play course

Despite the time of year, the greens were in excellent shape. The fairways were meticulously maintained and the bunkers for this time of the year as well. Great challenge of golf but are enjoyable in every aspect regardless of the skill level of the player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/19/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Talamore never disappoints

Play here at least once a year and I am never disappointed. One of the best in the area by far. If you haven't played here, it is a must. Course is always in great condition, and the greens will challenge even the best putter. Thank you Talamore staff for another great day, I will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 12/01/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course but tough. The greens were pro speed with lots of contours. Only drawback the course was loud. Maintenance guys did shut down equipment when putting or approaching the greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 10/28/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at Talamore, can’t wait to be back!

Was playing as a solo and was able to be paired up with a great random thanks to the starter. The course was in absolutely amazing shape, the putting green looked like it was turf and not natural grass, and the course was top tier. It was refreshing to have the starter chat with us about the 4-some behind us playing too slow, and the earful he gave them about not keeping up with a 2-some in front of them haha. Only downside the course could control was the halfway house being close, nbd, still was able to go inside to the bar and grab an drink and snack. Can’t wait to be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/22/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 164
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Missouri Advisor
First Time Playing

Meh

We had the first tee time of the day. The front nine went quick. But unfortunately they send people off both sides. So when we finished the front nine we had to wait about a half hour before it was our turn to tee off. The back nine was brutal. 8-12 people waiting on every tee box. I think it was close to a 3 hr back nine. The course was fun and in good condition. Nothing special. The llama pen is a cool touch. The staff was incredibly rude... Especially the starter who was an extremely grumpy old man who didn't want to be there. Also the guy who came out mid round and tried to insinuate that because their water cooler was turned over on one hole and we were the first group that we turned it over. Between the rude people and slow play and insane amount of golfers on the course, I honestly couldn't wait to get out of there

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great golf course

My wife and I play this course every time we visit Pinehurst which is twice each year. I highly recommend Talamore.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/10/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
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