Talamore Golf Resort: #18
View from the 18th tee at Talamore Golf Resort
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4.4
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5 Stars
465
4 Stars
190
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
89.6%
Recommend this course
675 out of 728 reviews
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4.3
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
13
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Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
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21 out of 24 reviews
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4.4
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
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4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
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4.2
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4.5
86.4%
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38 out of 44 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

4.4
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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 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout

Challenging but not so difficult you won’t enjoy playing it. Course in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Golf Cart fiasco

Arrived 75 minutes early to check in and hit range balls. Purchased range balls but had to wait for cart to be available as range was some distance away.. Did not receive a cart until 10 minutes before teetime so had to forego hitting balls. The twosome we were playing with did not get there cart until 5 minutes after our tee . Our Cart lost power after ten holes. Waited on 11th tee for replacement cart for 20 minutes after which group from behind was approaching. decided to crawl along with cart moving slowly and one of us walking as we waited for replacement. On second call to Proshop were advised that they had three other carts break down and would get to us when they could. After another half hour still no cart and proshop was belligerent as my partner lodged his complaint. Finally cart brought to us on 14th tee approximately 90 minutes after first call. Replacement cart had full power but defective parking brake which made it hazardous on hilly terrain, which describes the back nine. We were not offered any concessions by course for our inconvenience. To make matters worse members playing behind us who had caught up to us only because of the creeping cart kept hitting into us as if we were responsible for the slow play even though by the last three holes we had caught the group ahead of us and were waiting for them to advance beyond our landing areas.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great pace of play we finished right at 4 hours. Challenging but the wife and I thought it was great to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awful Course Management

I was excited about playing a new track to me. We got behind a group that had 3 tee times. All good. First couple of holes were fine u til the 3rd fell way behind. We began waiting with them on every tee box. No groups in sight ahead. By hole 10 we got to the tee box at same time as that 3rd group. Then another 4some and then a 4th group all on hole 10 now. We called the pro shop. Told them the Thursday group was just now going to tee 11 and the other 2 groups were already playing 12. The pro shop even confirmed saying there’s 4 carts on 12. He said he would send a ranger. NEVER did anyone come out to check. We saw the slow group as did the groups right behind us for 8 holes. NO RANGER. It took us over 3 hours to play the back 9. Come on. At least make an attempt. That’s all we asked.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day on a great course

Fun course, Slick sloped greens. Everyone was very nice. Would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, carlos1976golf! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Talamore Golf Resort.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/30/2023

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.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play

Pace of play was so slow we stopped after 9 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/30/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/15/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/15/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/05/2023

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.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/08/2023

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.

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