Talamore Golf Resort: #18
View from the 18th tee at Talamore Golf Resort
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4.6
707 Reviews (707)
5 Stars
454
4 Stars
184
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
92.2%
Recommend this course
657 out of 707 reviews
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4.6
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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4.6
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.2%
Recommend this course
37 out of 41 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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4.6
707 Reviews (707)

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Response from on 11/05/2017:
Thank you for rating your experience at Talamore, begnoche. We're glad you enjoyed your round of golf!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/27/2017:
Thank you for rating your first visit at The New Course at Talamore! We're glad you enjoyed your round of golf and hope you will come back to see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 378
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't skip Talamore on your trip to the NC Sandhills

No doubt Talamore is one of the Sandhills hidden gems and better values. Renovated in 2016, this Rees Jones layout is solid in every way and in excellent shape, including the year-old Champion Bermuda greens. With plenty of elevation change, doglegs and terrific bunkering (adding sod wall bunkers were part of the renovation), Talamore is a really nice championship level course that is truly playable by all levels of golfers. It’s also a great starting or ending point for any trip to this year. For those on somewhat of a budget, Talamore Golf Resort offers terrific packages that can also include Talamore’s sister course, the wonderful Mid South Club, as well as nearby gems like Mid Pines and Pine Needles, which have also been perfectly restored. In addition, those staying at the resort get free breakfast and barbecue pork dinner on Thursday evenings.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Thank you for your amazing review, Mike! We appreciate your recommendation for other golfers visiting the Sandhills and your feedback from your round. Glad you enjoyed the Breakfast and BBQ, as well!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

must play

What a wonderful course. Perfect condition and a good test of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Thank you for making us one of your "Must Play" stops in the Sandhills, Meagan! We're glad you had a five-star experience at Talamore, and hope we will see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

ok day

Round started out well, good pace on first seven holes then hit the wall. Greens were quick but very firm. No chance of holding a shot, even wedges bounced over.

Greens seemed to have not been punched or top dressed this year.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Thank you for your feedback on your experience at Talamore. We hope you enjoyed your round and will come back for another round to see all the improvements we make to the course every year!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Llama golf

Wonderful condition. Green surface immaculate. Only thing that kept it drom 5 stars was hardness of green surface. Hard to hold a green even in wet weather

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/24/2017:
We're glad you enjoyed your llama golf experience at The New Course at Talamore, Jerry! Thank you for your feedback, and we hope you will come back and visit us again when you are in the area!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf staff was very friendly. Not so much with the bar staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/26/2017:
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your 4-star review.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Big biff

Love this course, green the fasted I have ever been on, they are really hard and run with the lightest of touch making them so hard to get a great read the course is in great condition and it was great when the starter, the course manager remembered both my self and my hubby

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/12/2017:
We're glad you and your husband enjoyed a great round at Talamore! Thank you for sharing your five-star experience, 9Lanark!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/12/2017:
Hi Gary, thank you for playing The New Course at Talamore. We strive to provide a five-star golf experience for every round played at our course. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to boost your rating during your next visit.
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great new greens!

This Champion bermuda grass that is being used on greens is perfect! The greens here are large, undulating, and quick - quite a challenge if you are in the wrong spot on the green. Once they soften up some, they will hold approach shots better, but it is tough to complain about greens this nice. Enjoyed looking at the new pot bunkers, but I managed to stay out of them. Pace of play was on the slow side - no marshall or cart lady on a Sunday?? Course is in great shape. Pricey, but worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/06/2017:
Thank you for your review and feedback, Molly. We're glad you enjoyed your round and took on The New Course at Talamore!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome!

The greens were the best I've putted. The rest of the course was in excellent shape. My first time playing since the greens and bunkers were updated.

Response from on 09/06/2017:
Thank you for your five-star rating and review! We appreciate you sharing your experience at Talamore!
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Well laid out, very picturest. The fairways and greens were in great shape. Very enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/28/2017:
Thank you for sharing your five-star experience from The New Course at Talamore! We're glad you enjoyed your round, and hope you'll be back to play us again the next time you are in the area!
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

How does it not get more play

This course for the price 30$ is the best deal I have got I drive almost a hour simply off the picture as we are pullin in my buddy in the back seat says"wow good call" green fast and roll good tee box on all but a few flat and well kept. Starter was friendly and told me what I needed to know I don't understand wow this course isn't getting a lot of play it there was about 8 cars in the parking lkt

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/25/2017:
Thank you for coming out to play The New Course at Talamore, Lamoreaux! We're glad you enjoyed a great round of golf! The summers are hot, but it looks like you got an even hotter deal! We hope you will come back and play us again!
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee boxes need some work

The greens and fairways were awesome, the tee boxes need some work. Pace of play was extremely slow due to us being behind a group of 32 individuals playing in some kind of tournament.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Thank you for coming out to play Talamore and reviewing your experience, Jim! We appreciate your feedback.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nothing to complain about

Course is challenging but fair, greens are new and hard but will hold a well struck shot from a good lie, even though they had a fresh coating of sand on them they rolled true and fast. The course has a wonderful mix of diffent types of holes and shots to keep you interested. If you leave here complaining then you're impossible to please..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Thank you for sharing your experience, Mmckinney1! We're glad you fully enjoyed your round at Talamore!
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great shape and fast greens

This was my first time playing Talamore with the new greens, even though they are extremely fast they were enjoyable to putt on. In a year or two once the greens mature and hold iron shots this will be a top public course in the area. Fairways and rough are in great shape. Best course I've played for $30 in my 25 years of playing golf. Well worth the drive from the Charlotte area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 08/17/2017:
Thank you for your review and feedback, catagolf! We're glad you enjoyed the changes we made to The New Course and appreciate you making the trip out to visit us!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is in great shape

Fun round at Talamore. Course was in great shape. Starter was very friendly and gave me some good advice since I was first there. Bunkers were in great shape...try and stay out of the pot bunkers

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 08/17/2017:
Thank you for your five-stars, jman4l! We're glad you had an enjoyable round at The New Course at Talamore! Great advice, too!
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Talamore enjoyment

The golf course is a great layout different tees giving all players of opportunities to play the course was in great condition and deafly should be on your golf lesson

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/15/2017:
Thank you for your five-star review, Todd! We're glad you enjoyed your round at Talamore!
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Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value

Good course. Excellent staff. Enjoyed our round very much

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/15/2017:
We're glad you enjoyed your round! Thank you for your review!
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/15/2017:
Thank you for rating your experience!
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