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
91.7%
Recommend this course
668 out of 718 reviews
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4.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 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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Course Highlights
Talamore's course layout and conditions consistently impress, with quick, true-rolling greens and well-maintained fairways from tee to green. Friendly staff, a well-stocked pro shop, and a fun llama pen make this a Pinehurst-area must-play.

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/20/2022

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.

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/20/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u787194556! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Talamore Golf Resort.

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/18/2022

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.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/08/2022

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!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/07/2022

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.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/28/2022

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/28/2022

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.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 02/28/2022

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!

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/23/2022

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.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/23/2022

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/18/2022

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best off-season experience you could have!

Played here on Valentines Day and could have asked for a better overall experience. The staff was incredible, all very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. I was the first group out and paired with another first-time visitor to the course. The conditions were great considering all the bad weather recently. Greens very well taken care of, fairways right and rough challenging but not rage inducing lol. Waited for my ride in the beautiful clubhouse and bar looking out over the course. I will definitely be back the first chance I get! Also if you get a hot now deal it feels like you’re stealing from them, this place is amazing!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/16/2022

Your feedback is important to us, AndrewC151. 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.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/16/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, Brewster46. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Talamore Golf Resort!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value!

What a treat getting to play here earlier this week, it’s February, it’s been wet and the course is still amazing, cannot wait to go back! The New bunkers are looking great and the range when completed will be fantastic.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/16/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, Mike1788491! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Talamore Golf Resort.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Rained out

Course too wet. Golf course canceled play before I tees off.

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Commented on 02/10/2022

Thank you for your review, u000008034273. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Talamore Golf Resort. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good Value In Southern Pines

We live in Raleigh and have done a day trip to Talamore twice recently. On a decent winter day, this is a great value, and a fun course to play. The owner is investing in the course and facilities, and it shows. Currently, the practice range is closed as they upgrade it, but come Spring in will be nice. They are adding pot bunkers to several holes, which gives them a great look. It is a good track, with a mix of difficult holes and a few that are scoreable. If you decide to stay nearby, there are several additional great options for playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/27/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Kenbass! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/24/2022

Hi, u00000169127. 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.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

Though the course is putting in a new driving range, so no pre-round practice, the course was is great shape for winter golf. Will go back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/11/2022

Hello, GOlfn23. 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.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best hidden course in Moore County

I’ve lived in the Pinehurst area since 1986 and saw this course for the first time. I must say I was astonished at the excellent layout of the course and the beauty of it all. Tough enough to demand good ball striking but not so tough as to ruin a great day. My son and I absolutely loved the course and consider it our favorite. Looking forward to the next round at Talamore

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/05/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u616074994! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort!

Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Fair track, fun layout

Good track. The greens are tough, getting to them not as much. You can score here if you have the flat stick working. Staff was friendly. I played in the winter for $50; not sure I'd love it as much at the regular $100+ rate.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/18/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, tmeltzer2106! We're delighted you enjoyed your time here. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort!

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