Talamore Golf Resort
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 71 | 6840 yards | 72.4 | 132 |
| Blue | 71 | 6534 yards | 70.4 | 129 |
| White | 71 | 6007 yards | 68.4 | 121 |
| White (W) | 71 | 6007 yards | 74.0 | 133 |
| Green | 71 | 5470 yards | 65.2 | 112 |
| Green (W) | 71 | 5470 yards | 70.2 | 125 |
| Red | 71 | 4977 yards | 63.1 | 106 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4977 yards | 67.4 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.3/138 | 623 | 201 | 412 | 509 | 184 | 354 | 442 | 415 | 368 | 3508 | 370 | 527 | 422 | 182 | 383 | 238 | 444 | 340 | 426 | 3332 | 6840 |
| Blue M: 70.9/134 | 609 | 181 | 397 | 494 | 166 | 329 | 422 | 400 | 352 | 3350 | 358 | 513 | 409 | 164 | 368 | 221 | 428 | 322 | 400 | 3183 | 6533 |
| White M: 68.9/130 W: 74.7/137 | 564 | 164 | 372 | 463 | 140 | 304 | 402 | 373 | 335 | 3117 | 309 | 494 | 361 | 134 | 333 | 191 | 398 | 302 | 368 | 2890 | 6007 |
| White/Green M: 67.8/127 W: 73.4/134 | 564 | 164 | 331 | 465 | 140 | 304 | 382 | 325 | 335 | 3010 | 309 | 452 | 361 | 134 | 333 | 156 | 370 | 302 | 362 | 2779 | 5789 |
| Green M: 66.0/120 W: 71.2/127 | 437 | 131 | 331 | 454 | 135 | 298 | 382 | 325 | 235 | 2728 | 306 | 452 | 355 | 121 | 328 | 156 | 370 | 292 | 362 | 2742 | 5470 |
| Green/Red M: 64.7/117 W: 69.4/124 | 432 | 131 | 326 | 412 | 108 | 264 | 245 | 320 | 235 | 2473 | 306 | 447 | 355 | 100 | 289 | 151 | 362 | 267 | 362 | 2639 | 5112 |
| Red M: 63.6/115 W: 68.2/121 | 432 | 121 | 326 | 412 | 108 | 264 | 245 | 320 | 217 | 2445 | 280 | 447 | 350 | 100 | 289 | 151 | 362 | 267 | 286 | 2532 | 4977 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 |
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Photo submitted by Snaphook417 on 10/18/2025
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Photo submitted by Stang52 on 02/16/2025
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Photo submitted by u2034821968 on 12/22/2024
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Photo submitted by u314161378386 on 06/04/2024
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Some pro shop gear with llama logo Photo submitted by u314162809380 on 05/15/2024
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Half way house bar menu Photo submitted by u314162809380 on 05/15/2024
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Hole 18 Photo submitted by u314162809380 on 05/15/2024
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Photo submitted by joshsmith12 on 03/21/2024
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Photo submitted by joshsmith12 on 03/21/2024
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Photo submitted by ryangcunningham on 12/24/2023
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Photo submitted by ryangcunningham on 12/24/2023
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Photo submitted by ryangcunningham on 12/24/2023
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Photo submitted by carlos1976golf on 05/22/2023
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Photo submitted by carlos1976golf on 05/22/2023
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Photo submitted by carlos1976golf on 05/22/2023
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Photo submitted by carlos1976golf on 05/22/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163713764 on 02/25/2023
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Photo submitted by bryanike on 11/27/2022
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Photo submitted by u8274137 on 09/22/2021
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Photo submitted by kmlenha on 05/28/2021
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Photo submitted by u9619163 on 05/14/2021
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Photo submitted by u9619163 on 05/14/2021
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Photo submitted by u9619163 on 05/14/2021
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Photo submitted by u9619163 on 05/14/2021
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Photo submitted by wpterryj4 on 10/19/2020
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Photo submitted by jbknowle on 05/28/2020
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Photo submitted by xkyleclark3 on 10/25/2019
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Photo submitted by xkyleclark3 on 10/25/2019
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Photo submitted by xkyleclark3 on 10/25/2019
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No. 13 Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 10/23/2017
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There are still llamas at Talamore Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 10/23/2017
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No. 18 Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 10/23/2017
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clubhouse Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 10/23/2017
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Photo submitted by Sadiegolf on 05/26/2014
Greens were just punched
The putts can’t be trusted, the greens were punched last weekend or so, will need a few weeks to roll better.
The course design and conditions other wise were fantastic.
Great layout one of the better ones
I played this course when I was in Pinehurst. I was looking for courses that rivaled the Pinehurst playing experience without the Pinehurst cost. I enjoyed this layout, gives you everything you want in a Sandhills course. I will play it again on my next trip...
Aeration
Course provided no head sup that greens were aerated. Would’ve played elsewhere had I known. Not worth $80-90 with slow, sandy greens.
Hello, 625Golf. Thank you for visiting us at Talamore Golf Resort. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
They allow 5-somes.
I was a single and played behind a 5-some. They had 6 groups of four ahead of them. No ranger. Very disappointing. The course itself seem to be in good shape, but the pace of play was totally unacceptable
We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!
Hi, Erin7656998. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Talamore Golf Resort!
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u000001172149. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort!
Six Hour Round
I have previously reviewed Talamore and given it very high marks. It is a great golf course, getting better, played it three times over the winter. However, our round yesterday (two couples) was excruciating. We had an 11:54 tee time. When we arrived, there was a very large group waiting to tee off on #1. We finally teed off at about 12:15--20 minutes late. There was a group of 16 in front of us, and apparently an even larger group in front of them earlier in the day. We gave up after 16 holes, at 5:08 pm--5 hours and 14 minutes after our tee time. At that point there was a group on the fairway on #17, a group teeing off on #18, a group in the fairway on #18 and a group on the green on #18, so we would have been lucky to finish in another 40 minutes, making for more than a six hour round. We were ready for slow--maybe five hours, but this was ridiculous. I hope Talamore will invest in some marshaling, because this could be a very good resort. But no one is going to put up with six hour rounds anywhere. I'll come back in the winter.
We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!
Talamore golf Southern pines
Nice large greens that are very fast. Pretty layout. Moderate difficulty unless you go to blue tees
Hello, gc1017188293. Thank you for visiting us at Talamore Golf Resort. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Central Pinehurst
Greens were very good, some dormant rough, overall a good test. No snack bar operating the day we were there, perhaps due to Easter?
Hi, rodfarmer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Talamore Golf Resort.
First time, won’t be the last
Had first tee time of the day, course staff were great, helped me understand how to play the course a bit. Greens are the defense of this course, practice on the putting green before going out for sure! Not too much crazy about the layout but it’s challenging in shot making on approach. New pot bunkers are a great feature, avoid at all costs! Definitely a place to put on your list for the area!
Hi, u3011426. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort.
Always good
The new short game area and top tracer range will be awesome. The new bunkers are fantastic with the sod faced riveting. Pace was right on four hours, and the greens were pure. My brother and dad had a great time too.
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u787194556! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Talamore Golf Resort.
Awesome day
The stay is always super friendly and happy to have you there. They are installing a new shortcake area and top tracer range, which will be awesome. The greens were super fast, and I was leaving it above the hole all day. Yikes.
The llamas were out, and my brother and dad had a great time too.
Your feedback is important to us, u787194556. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort.
Disappointing and overpriced
Very disappointed with the overall condition of the course which was supposed to be one of the best conditioned courses in the area. Tees and fairways were fine but the rough was brown and crusty and the greens had splotches on them. Layout was ok with very little water and not many memorable holes.
Hi, kwinegrad! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards a 5-star experience and we hope to see you back!
Ok, but not again
We decided to make Talamore the high-end course this year and it definitely back fired on us. First of all, they moved our tee time back to accomodate a Women's Golf Association outing and it took us nearly three hours to play the first nine holes. Layout is ok, but the greens aren't worth what you're paying for.
The staff could certainly stand to have some customer service training as they have the biggest impact on perceived value. I got the feeling that the cart assistant out front either doesn't like his job or really didn't want to be there that day. The pro shop attendant was mildly better in that he wasn't outright rude.
I recommend a hard pass on this course as completely over-priced for the area as there are too many better options from clubs who seem to genuinely want you there.
Hi, Birdwell49. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are sorry to hear your customer service experience was not up to par. Please reach out to our management team at (910) 692-5884, and thanks for visiting Talamore Golf Resort. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u4602811! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort!
Great place!
Very enjoyable layout in great condition. Friendly staff and had a timeless feel. Been wanting to play for a long time and did not disappoint. Thanks!
Hi, u314162509157. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Brewster46! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort!
Always great
One of my favorite courses in the area. Greens are pure, and the complexes are interesting. Plus you get to see llamas!!
Pace was right on 4 hours, and we had a blast.
Thank you for your review, u787194556. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Talamore Golf Resort. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
So much potential..
Played this course today after getting a hot deal tee time for $50! And lets just say, I’m glad I did because I wouldnt have been too happy if I had paid $100. I know this course can probably justify that price in the spring/summer but it was very wet and muddy today. The layout was great however and if you can snag a tee time for $50 here, I would recommend.
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, BrendanZielanski. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u000007689640! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort!
Hello, Franklin4243801. Thank you for visiting us at Talamore Golf Resort. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.