Talamore Golf Resort: #18
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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
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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4.5
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
26
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
89.5%
Recommend this course
34 out of 38 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
707 Reviews (707)

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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Not worth the price

I played this course on 4/5/2105. I have no idea who maintains this course but it needs help. About half the greens had bald spots that were covered with a green sand/grass mixture. The bunkers need more sand, you'll more than likely skull your wedge shots out of there. The regular spring rate for this course is $115 for a weekend round. Until this course gets in shape, I would find a better deal....

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

My son and I played the course and both loved it. We will certainly play it again. The staff were friendly and helpful. A few of the greens had bad patches but overall the course was in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Play it later

Can't add much to what the others have said. We played just after a rain, so the ground was soggy. Greens were in sad shape; most of them had multiple areas where they had tried to repair winterkill. Greens were shaggy and slow Nice layout, both clubhouse and course. Do play it when the greens have healed.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Pricey

Lots of elevation changes and more sand than the beach. The greens are the worst I've played on in this area. Definitely not worth the price when you have to take relief on every green. The rest of the course seemed to be maintained well. Friendly staff and nice layout.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Golf Getaway

Great track, Course was in good shape even though it's a bit early, They had snow 3 weeks ago! Greens had been puched about 4 weeks ago and were still healing. Putted a little slow, but the starter gave up the heads up and we had a great time! Awesome Value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout, poor greens

The course layout is very good. It's tough and has many traps and hills. The problem we encountered were the greens. They were in pretty bad shape. It appears they had many problems with them due to the weather. I would probably play it again but only after the greens have been corrected.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Always a good challenge

Played Talamore in early Feb 2015 on one of those rare 70+ degree days in NC and it's always fun playing there. Never tire of the challenge. The course layout is great with a good mix of difficult, moderate and easier holes - even from white tees. Course conditions were really good for mid-winter. Greens rolled good...had some light fertilizer on them, but it didn't really affect the putts. A few bad spots on the greens in places, but generally the flags were in positions away from the spots. Bunkers were in excellent shape. And typical Sandhills courses don't stay wet very long so overall the course was pretty dry. Always a good time playing Talamore...llamas still hangin' out off the tee of #14. Put it on your play list when you're in the area...a GolfNow deal for $39 (or less) is good value for the quality of course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Lots of veriety

This is a course I will play again. Great par 3's. A good mix of short and long holes. A fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome layout

I love the layout and design of this course. From the first hole I enjoyed the unique character of each hole. Reminds me of an old school links style course, the true way golf was meant to be played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 181
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

PINEHURST'S COLDEST DAY OF YEAR

NICE COURSE...TEE BOXES NEED WORK..NICE COUNTER STAFF///WOULD PLAY AGAIN

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

talamore excels

Great course. Rees Jones designed a jewel and it is in great shape. My buddy and I had the best golfing day this whole year. Challenging but not tricked up.
Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is fun to play

A very nice course which was an excellent value. A fair and challenging course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great November Golf

Played in early November, course was in great shape. Greens were true, fairways cut and trimmed, staff friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value

Staff was exceptionally courteous! Course was in great shape. Group play tends to back up, but still a wonderful day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

So Good I Played It Again !

Great course, great shape for late October, enjoyed having to make placement shots, will make time to play it next visit, as much fun as Pinehurst just no caddies, no great Clubhouse or veranda, etc.
...and I played 18 both rounds, who plays 9 ? This is my 3rd yr to take a trip to Pinehurst, have played several other area courses, this take a solid # 2 on where to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course....Greens need improvement

This course is a typical great North Carolina layout. Two interesting local rules made the course a little easier. First one being that there was existentially no out of bounds (hit it in someone's yard and you bring the ball out on the line of entry with no penalty) and the second being that a ball in any wire grass areas also being a free drop. These rules seem strange but I suppose they are in place to speed up play. Course was in great condition with the exception of the greens. They were slow and bumpy as it seems they were struggling keeping the bent grass greens in good condition. Otherwise I really enjoyed my experience on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorites

The course is long and beautiful....at the time the greens were soft and a little slow but putts ran true.....always a great time

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout

Excellent layout. I think it has bent grass greens and were a bit shaggy in an effort to keep them alive.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways were in great shape. Greens were not.

The fairways were in great shape. There are rolling hills and a multitude of bunkers. The greens were not in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

What a Challenge

The staff was great from the pro shop, starter, and ground crews.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Talamore Golf Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $137 (USD)
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FROM $167 (USD)
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