Talamore Golf Resort

Showed up at the course an hour early. Staff would not let us tee off early. 1st because we had an afternoon rate, then because we used Golf Now and their policy dictated no early tee offs for Golf Now. There was a 3 some that teed of just as we got there. The tee sat open for 45 minutes. After a 45 minute wait another 3 some made the turn off of #18. Then a 4 some teed off, we followed the 4 some. The 4 some allowed us to play through. We finished in 3 1/2 hours. Could had played faster and finished sooner, if the Staff had been more flexible.

I enjoyed playing the course, the greens were a little slow but the staff was great

Played on Memorial Day weekend. Course was in ver good shape even though the greens were punched two weeks ago. Pace of play was excellent. Played in under 3.5 hours. Staff was very friendly. We will definitely be coming back to play this course again. Would have loved to play the course when they used the llamas as caddies.

My wife & I played, and it was in good condition, challenge of the course was good.

I'd play it again,

Got a hot deal off golf now and couldn't complain about the price. Fairways were a little dorment compared to others in the area but greens were great and pace of play was great.

Arrived at 8:00 for an 8:30 tee time. Staff was friendly and pro shop wasn't loaded with goods, but enough to get by. Clubhouse was clean overall. About a third of the tee boxes needed a little attention, the fairways were in pretty good shape...maybe a 7/10. The practice putting green was pretty bad, maybe a fungus got it or something. So I was scared about the course greens. Not to worry, the were in nice shape. Rolled true, few ball marks, and speed was about a 9-10 on the stimp. The layout of the course is a nice one, the uphill opening par 5 is a fun start. The visuals of the course just didn't "pop" so to speak. Not really green, but not yellow either, kinda mixed. I assume a dose of nitrogen might green it up really well. Played with my foursome in 4&1/2 hours, so pace was well. Shot a 75 from the white tees (7 handicapper) which was great since I've never played the course. If I lived here, I'm sure I'd play it again. From a vacation standpoint, probably not...they'd need to up the course conditions a bit.

Greens were slower than before but in very nice shape. Played in two and half hours. We always enjoy this course

We really enjoyed the course and layout. The greens had been punched and hadn't healed; therefore the putting wasn't enjoyable.

However, we enjoyed the day the layout and would return again when green conditions improve.

Fantastic course, service, location, condition. I was very very impressed- and the price I got on golfnow was unbeatable.

Unfortunately, I would not recommend the Talamore Golf Course. I found the facility under-manned, and the slow pace of play caused me to end my round after only 9 holes. I arrived at the course early due to a schedule cancellation, and the staff informed me that I would be held an hour and a half because I had paid an "afternoon" rate. I decided to leave and find business to complete and returned. With only one ranger, one desk staff, and one grill staff, everything took too long. The course was backed up on a Monday and when I realized my round was going to run into five hours, I left after the 9th hole. I understand slow play, but the lack of consideration shown to me with an open course (no one on tee box or in sight of tee box) I did not appreciate being held back. I will not play at Talamore, even if the golf were free. I will inform all of my golf buddies about the experience and recommend that they not play the course. There are too many great facilities in our area to patronize one that is not golfer friendly. This was the first bad experience I had encountered in 35 rounds secured with GolfNow.

Enjoyed our round here. Pretty course with rolling hills. Water only in play on one hole, but plenty of bunkers. Course is very spread out, so would be difficult to walk it. Homes are setback from the course, so not much chance of getting on someone's property. Would play again at hot deal rate, but would not play at regular rates, especially when cart path only.

I guess all the golf courses in the Pinehurst area are great, but this one is definitely worth playing. The course itself isn't extremely tough, but the greens make up for any perceived "easy holes". Lots of undulation. They had over seeded on 11-5, so it was cart path, but this means it will be in gorgeous shape in a month or so.

Challenging course, lots of different shots required. Practice your sand shots before you play here - you will land in a few fairway/greenside bunkers. Greens were in pretty good shape - more break than what there appears to be. Greens are large, so pay attention to pin location when hitting approach shots. Pace of play was good, even though we did not see a marshall or a cart person. Great price on range balls - $3! Not an $80 or $90 course ( very few are in my opinion ), but if you can get on for less than $50, it is worth it.

Course was in excellent condition and very enjoyable to play.

This is a hidden gem. Initially appears as a residential course, but most holes are isolated and very challenging and aesthetically beautiful.
A must play for the price.

Our group played an outstanding course for an unbelievable price and even though the course ate us up , we are ready for a rematch. Everything about our day was outstanding.

First - The condition of the golf course was first rate and had an impressive club house and a good driving range.

Second - The golf club only allowed golf carts on 10 holes. Four Par 4's were off-limits to all golf carts at ALL Times as they had a small fence preventing carts from gaining access to the fairways. All the Par 4 holes that did not allow carts were dry and flat and did not appear to have any issue with wet surfaces or worn fairways. The 14th hole in particular was annoying as the cart part was high up in the woods on the right side of the fairway and required a steep hill to traverse down and back up.

Third - Some fairways, for no reason, had rough in the middle of the fairways. These included landing areas on the several holes and on one par 5 had pockets of rough that were just sitting in the middle of the fairway and could not be seen when hitting second shots on the par 5.

Fourth - The staff was rude and uncompromising in tee times. No one was playing the course, but the pro would not allow our foursome to go out early. There was a twosome behind us that also had to wait and they did not even offer them a chance to go out before us.

Obviously, this was a once in a lifetime experience at Talamore Golf Resort for the four of us seniors who were as old as 67.

They had no intention of making sure that we had a fun and enjoyable golfing experience. There are too many other golf courses in the Pinehurst area that treat golfers with respect and do everything they can, within reason, to help them have a great time on their golf course.

Had an absolute blast playing this course. It has been 2+ yrs since I last played Talamore, and it was just I remember and expected...GREAT course, in great shape. Even with us getting hit with a ton of rain recently, this course was still in great shape and provided a fun time. I will return again if I can get another deal ($25) on GolfNow.

with a bit of attention to the grounds, this could be a really fun course to play.

So the first thing I am told when I arrive by the starter is how they strongly dislike golf now tee times. So this review will be short:

Very rude staff, golf course design is pretty nice... typical Rees Jones. Needs some attention. A lot of the greens are in pretty rough shape.

A lot of the holes run out of fairway, so if you have never played here you will find a lot of well struck drives end up in the rough between the fairways. Not at all a long course.

I can't really say much more other that I wouldn't play here again, just because of the staff.