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4.0
284 Reviews (284)
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
94
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.2
78.7%
Recommend this course
229 out of 284 reviews
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3.2
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.7
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
53.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 13 reviews
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3.8
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
73.1%
Recommend this course
19 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
Beacon Ridge delivers outstanding value compared to pricier Sandhills competitors, with well-maintained greens that roll true and a challenging layout that rewards repeat visits. Friendly staff, clean facilities, and a relaxed pace of play consistently elevate the overall experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6414 yards
Slope 136
Rating 71.3

Beacon Ridge Golf and Country Club, a Gene Hamm design on rolling, wooded terrain, opened in 1989. This well-maintained course has bermudagrass fairways and bentgrass greens.

Perhaps what sets Beacon Ridge apart from a number of other courses in the Pinehurst area is its variety. Just about every hole has its own character. The greens are mostly large and sloped. You will find adequate room off the tee, but if you miss the fairway, you’ll end up in deep rough and pine trees and might not find your ball. Play conservative and keep your ball in play.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Sunday Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Hamm (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
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4.0
284 Reviews (284)
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Reviews 113
Skill Advanced
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Tricky layout

Lots of fun but very tricky , green locations some are blinds and some are in view

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

Beacon Ridge Saturday

Nice course and they were so great to get us on early even. This is not a brand new state of the art facility but is challenging and the carts are nice and quick! The staff is awesome! The greens were super dry.

The only bad thing was no ranger and 20+ minutes per hole on the back nine which made for well over 2 hours for that portion of the course. At times there were 3-4 groups on one hole. Of course that was largely due to several large groups that didn’t think they needed to get out of rotation when waiting on their food.

The pro shop says a 4-4.5 hour round is cool with them so it is what it is. I would golf here again for the discounted rate.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great Value

Great value for the money. Course was in good shape with no waiting on the tee boxes. Played it twice on this trip to Punrhurst.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0

Not easy to find your ball if you miss the fair....

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Round at Beacon Ridge

FirstTime playing Beacon Ridge. Very enjoyable experience. Greens are in great shape. Fairways are just good. Condition to be expected, since we have not gotten very much rain around Pinehurst for the past month or so. Defintely planning on playing the course again. Staff was very friendly, especially Bill in the Pro Shop.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow going

Although the course could have been enjoyable, the pace of play was awful. It took five hours to play an 18 hole round. There was no ranger to speed the pace, so we were stuck waiting at every hole for a series of foursomes ahead of us to move along. The fairways were not great, but they were OK. The greens were decent with a true roll (no bounces) when you struck your putt. I would play here again, but they could use a ranger.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just ok

It was OK. This is a $30 golf course in a fancy neighborhood. Not worth $56

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average at best

Played beacon ridge after playing pinehurst no 4 and no 2. This was by far my worst score. Snobby front desk guy. No chance of finding your ball if it’s not in the middle of the fairway (pinehurst very easy to find your ball anywhere on the property) At least the greens were good. In other words, just go play pinehurst.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairly Easy Course

First time playing here although we know the area well. The course was pretty wet but there have been lots of rain lately. Paved cart paths could use some refurbishing, but overall, the course was fairly easy and moved right along. Staff was incredibly responsive and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Nice layout. Good pace of play and nice staff. Conditions could have been better. It has rained the night before and several holes were wet and muddy. Greens were slow and hairy but not too bad. Still a good value though.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fell short

5 hour round of golf. So slow. Fairways good range ok greens dead grass and slow. Won’t be back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not worth it

The poor quality of the greens caused ball deviation when putting. Fairways did not drain and were very muddy for no rain in a week. The tee time was also overbooked with 5 people. I

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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