Legacy Golf Links
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4.2
429 Reviews (429)
5 Stars
223
4 Stars
155
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
91.2%
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394 out of 429 reviews
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4.1
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
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26 out of 28 reviews
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4.2
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.0%
Recommend this course
40 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
Legacy's rolling layout and challenging back nine around the main lake consistently earn high praise from recent golfers. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for money make this a compelling destination as ongoing renovations near completion.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6948 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.0

Legacy Golf Links is one of the premier public golf facilities in the Pinehurst area - the course successfully blends the accessability of a public course with the amenities of a private golf club.

Legacy was ranked as one of the top 12 new public courses in the United States and is described as a "perfect delight" by Golf Digest Magazine. Maintenance is a prime consideration of the management and the facility definitely reflects this emphasis. Give this course a try the next time you come to Pinehurst; you'll not regret it.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Mini Verde Bermuda
Golf Season Year round. Hig Season: March - May, Sept. - Nov.
Architect Jack Nicklaus, Jr. (1991) Nicklaus (1991) Steve Wolfard (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Regular Golf Attire. No Denim or Sweatpants

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.2
429 Reviews (429)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 11
Elevation Changes 8
Forced Carries 6
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 7
Advanced Golfers 7
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Highly recommend this course

The course was beautiful and in great condition. Everyone there was extremely friendly. Of the 5 courses we played (including Pinehurst #1) - this was the best! I'll be back if I'm ever in the area again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course

We played Legacy for the second year in a row, and everyone agreed that we need to keep it in the regular rotation.

The course is in great condition. The greens are moderate speed and true. The fairways are medium width, and many tend to funnel the ball toward the center. This course is not easy, but extremely fair. Your score will reflect your play. Greens can be somewhat tricky, but if you pay attention to the predominant slope of the surrounding terrain, you'll avoid some misreads.

Full driving range and practice green. Decent clubhouse and grille for an after-round drink.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Solid course, good conditions

The course was good with a decent hole layouts and good conditions. The only real complaint is the price for the round. The course was busy so you can't expect to get a big discount but it was a bit steep considering how many other courses are in the area.

Would play again if the price was lower.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Saturday Morning Round

Played this course with three friends, so our flight consisted of two scratch golfer and two 4 handicaps. We were initially worried that the pace of play was gonna be slow as we had a older foursome in front of us, but the starter and course rangers were phenomenal in keeping up the pace of play. It has to be said that the staff runs the course as professionally as one can hope for. Practice area and Driving Range were great, with two putting greens in case there is overflow. The course was in great condition, as they oversee the fairways and it was nice to play from a green fairway instead of burnt out grass. Greens are bermuda grass and extremely difficult to putt. Overall a challenging but fair course layout. Jack Nicklaus Jr definitely makes your shot choices more obvious than his father. Highly recommend playing this course if you're in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

Love the course. Could use a bathroom on the course (portajohns) Beverage cart helpful. Monitored by a course Marshall & starter. Suggest you call the course, had trouble with my GolfNow reservation. Call the course first.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good track, I have seen it in better condition

One of the Sandhills better courses, but not as well maintained as I have seen it in times past. Thin grass on many of the approach areas and wet to boot. Greens were slower than normal, but that is understandable after Spring-like conditions for much of the winter with freezing night time temperatures forecast for the next week. Outside Staff and Starter were very friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course!

I have been going to the Pinehurst area with a golf group for about 8 years now. I had not heard anything about this course. Its a gem! Very visually challenging, but also very forgiving. Course was in great shape. Staff was very friendly and helpful. This course has jumped up to my favorite in the area..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course. Greens are very nice and roll true.

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

Great layout, friendly staff short drive from Pinehurst....

First time playing here in maybe 15 years or so. Caught great weather for January, although windy, and had a great time with great rate for quality of this course. Conditions for mid-winter were very good, greens in near perfect condition and all bunkers were raked. Fairways and tee boxes all good. As another reviewer noted, and I remembered from long ago, there are four of the most beautiful par 3's you'll find anywhere. Very few houses on this property also so it's really a beautiful trip around. 15 minute drive or so from Pinehurst traffic circle so it's really not far. Will definitely return. One of the top courses in the area without a doubt and must have if you're putting a package together.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best deal in town

Excellent course. Got tons or rain two days prior to our round and I thought course would be cart path only. Only 5 holes were cart path. Great staff. Unreal price for quality of the course. Par 3s are really sweet. Probably the best course in Pinehurst area for the price.

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

Simply a pleasure to play.

Great layout tough greens. Classic Pinehurst atmosphere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointing Day/Great Course

Legacy Links is a great course with a challenging layout. Really good course conditions. The fairways are a little shaggy in some areas. Here's why I gave the course a low overall rating: I took a client out to Legacy to play because he works near by. The course was overbooked and they were sending players off both tees late in the day. The starter sent my group off on the 10th tee right in front of a group making the turn (they were "members"- it's a semi-private club). A person in my group hit two balls off the first tee. The members, older guys (70+) from the Northeast, proceeded to use vulgarity and insult us. Bad idea, we let it go. Never in my life have I had this happen to me at the start of a round. I've been a member of Atlanta National in Georgia, a course a whole heck of a lot more exclusive than Legacy, and we would NEVER treat a guest like that. The head pro apologized on behalf of the club and actually played 9 holes with us. Great guy. It's a shame these guys ruined my customer's day.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good choice

Good choice if using golf now deal price. Very playable, lnteresting and enjoyable. Good condition after severe rain which left other Pinehurst courses in terrible condition. Only three holes were cart path only due to rain. Check out the nice deals in the pro shop too. It is mid October and we finished easily before dark with 2:00 discount tee time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Definitely will return

The course is in great shape, especial the greens. They are fast but run true. Second time playing the course in a month

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Virginia Advisor
Previously Played

Still the best!

Played yesterday on a whim. Called at 1000 and was able to tee off at 1130. The pro shop staff was excellent as always. I was paired with 3 members and I had the best time with them. Bill the starter was a real treat to chat with while hitting putts before the first tee. Bill went above and beyond by ordering me some food at the turn so I could just pick it up and pay. No waiting and delaying play at the turn. Despite the heat here lately the course was in excellent shape. The greens rolled true on the putts and held on shots from the fairways. Still the best value and course in the Sand Hills area. Keep up the great work Legacy staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding Experience

Not one bad thing to say about this facility, from the bag drop guy to finishing up on 18, it was a great day of golf at Legacy. The course is in great condition and has one of the best set of par threes I've played. Very interesting layout but be wary of the greens, they are FAST!! I haven't played every course in Pinehurst, but I've played most of them and this one is one I could play all the time. The finishing hole is one of the best!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Legacy- One of the best in Pinehurst area! Dont miss out. better than most at the resort.

Do not be afraid to try this place out. It is very well maintained. Fairways were lush and greens were in excellent shape for this time of year. Greens rolled very well. The folks here make sure you are having a good round and they care about you. The guy in the pro shop (Bob) was excellent and very friendly. They have great prices on attire and shoes if you need them. $39 Under armor and addidas climacools polos. Cant do much better than that. I will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Good shape for summer

Played in a cga event. I usually play the tips but because I am a hack I played from the whites and it was still a mental challenge. Pinehurst is ultimately a flat area with pine trees but Nicholas did an excellent job with this design. Well worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

On your way in or on your way out!

This course is a must play on your next adventure to the Sandhills. Great elevation changes, challenging green complexes, and all you want from any tee box.

The par threes keep your attention while the par fives just invite you to take a chance.

The staff is great, friendly and helpful.

Spend a minute in the back deck or putting green for a great view of the course.

Bob J, Greenwood Indiana

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Back Nine You Could a Ask For

Likely one of the best back nine set of holes I've ever played. For only $69 with a cart during peak time after 2 it was great. We ended up playing at 1. Cannot believe this course is not more crowded. 7&8 only two quirky holes on the course. 18 one of the best finishing holes in all of pinehurst. I'd highly recommend. This course and the people are very nice and southern as one would expect. I want to add the collection of par threes over the water are phenomenal and the best set I've seen. Wish this place had more TLC to the conditions because it would be better than many of the overpriced courses in the area, including Dormie which charges $215.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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