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Talamore Golf Resort
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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 ChuckD925 on 08/27/2025
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Photo submitted by ChuckD925 on 08/27/2025
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Photo submitted by ChuckD925 on 08/27/2025
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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 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 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
Great day on a great course
Fun course, Slick sloped greens. Everyone was very nice. Would play again.
Tallest bunkers in the Carolinas!!
Beautiful course but difficult.
Great layout and plush fairways.
White tees were appx. 6000 yards but played like 7000 yards. Very nice patio scenery!
a bit disappointed
This course had received some recognition for its design although we were not particularly impressed. The course was in good shape but was top-dressed that day Sand and fertilizer over everything including the rock-hard greens. Extremely fast to the point of being absurd
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, Austin2747418. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Talamore Golf Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Pace of play
Pace of play was so slow we stopped after 9 holes.
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!
All is well, till you get to #18
Decent course, good value for this region, but pace of play could be better. Not sure if the sod bunkers really fit this design. Horrible back up on the 18th hole which put a damper on a pretty good day.
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!
Not worth the money
Was told this was a decent play to play but it wasn’t. Pace of play was slow but could be expected on a Saturday. What was unexpected was the poor conditions of the tee boxes and around the greens. Boxes were uneven and pretty burnt out. Course layout is fine but not worth what they especially with great options in the area
Hi, u564898476! 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!
Hi, RalphRugg. 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.
Disappointed for the amount paid
The course was great to play. But for the price I paid, this wasn't a "Resort" experience. The course condition was just average, carts came with no towels, no ball/club washers, and a basic GPS app. Tee box ball washers were empty. I recommend playing here, but don't pay full price.
Hello, u712404015. Thank you for taking the time to review our course. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We will share your insights with the appropriate staff to correct any issues or make any improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back at Talamore Golf Resort soon.
First Round
I don’t normally pay $100 plus a round, but got a good deal via golfpass. Played at 10:40 so pace was good until 4th hole, ended 27 minutes behind. Greens were hard and fast, lots of slopes, so I had a lot of 3 putts. Course needed some rain or watering. Snack shack was closed. Some bunkers were impossible to get out, lucky I only hit 1 and to drop after two stokes to get out. I’d like to return sometime and try again, weather was near perfect, so I’ll play a Second round.
Hi, jrwalls. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Talamore Golf Resort, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.
We hope to see you again soon!
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u5882476. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort!
Ahead of the season.
HATE warming up from mats.
And, for the price, include the range balls.
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, Jay6153584! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Talamore Golf Resort.
Great Layout and variety
What a great find , lots of variety, huge greens, used almost all the clubs in the bag , intimidating sod walked bunkers but the sand was perhaps the best I have ever played. Will be back for sure. Absolutely loved the layout and elevation changes.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, DrConnie. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Talamore Golf Resort thanks you!
Hello mattjo. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Talamore Golf Resort!
Very nice course
I def recommend. Its a great layout & in very good condition. Fairways and greens are nice and course is challenging from the Blue tees. Great layered bunkers on some holes, which need to be avoided.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314159921308. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Talamore Golf Resort thanks you!
Not as good as last time
The course and club house were in far better condition last time we played (same time of year). The course had bare spots and needs some remediation. At times, the cart path lacked signage directing you to the next hole. The clubhouse restroom doors are in need of painting, the welcome mat was so worn you could barely read the course name and the restrooms lacked hand soap. For us, at this point there are other courses to play in the area that represent a better experience and value.
The staff were very friendly and helpful!
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, hNlYCxYZGaGebfxv1gJH. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Talamore Golf Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.
1st time at Talamore
Terrific round and the perfect weather… checkin was fast and easy ..awesome practice area and putting green… Greg is a terrific starter … it was a paired 4 some and he introduced everyone and got us sent over to the first tee right on time …. Our fore some and the round couldn't have been more enjoyable … I think the wide generous landing areas from the tee were a lot of fun … going back in July when everything greens up … cheers!
Hi, u314163713764. 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.
great day of golf
we were paired with 2 very nice partners course conditions for Feb were great beer was cold perfect day
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.
Play this course!
Course was in great condition, especially the greens. It's a fun layout designed to be not that challenging and is fun to play. Lot of room off the tee with some elevation change. The stacked sod bunkers were neat but you really need to avoid them.
The green fee was low for the quality of this course.
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.
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Talamore Golf Resort!
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Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, carlos1976golf! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Talamore Golf Resort.