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4.2
280 Reviews (280)
5 Stars
110
4 Stars
93
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.3
85.1%
Recommend this course
227 out of 280 reviews
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3.4
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
54.5%
Recommend this course
6 out of 11 reviews
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4.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.8%
Recommend this course
28 out of 33 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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4.2
280 Reviews (280)
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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Little challenging

Fairways are narrow and greens are slllloooooowwww. It’s in a gated community so be ready to swing by the guard gate. Showed up an hour early to hit the range. Pro shop said I could take off once I finished in the range since it was a slow day. Everything is green and the fairways are thick just to keep them from burning from the heat. Most of the tee box are good a few are rock hard so putting a tee down becomes a challenge. Played solo in under 3 hours. Course favor someone that plays straight of a slight fade. People with a draw will struggle in a lot of holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

I enjoyed my round here a lot. Played here on a Monday and never saw another person except the person who checked me in. Tee boxes, fairways, rough, bunkers. And greens were all good. I was really happy with the price for the round in conjunction with the quality of the course.

3 hour 25 minute round by myself was a great afternoon all in all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is excellent but has fallen into disrepair

The clubhouse is closed except for the pro shop. The course needs a mow and weeds are sprouting up in the fairway.

The course was quite empty, that was nice.

Very sad for such a great course

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Layout

This course is a very nice layout BUT the maintenance is lacking. It is early April so the fairways grass is still dormant but unfortunately there was way too much of the fairways without any grass, just sand. On some of the fairways the roots from the trees have grown into the playing area, so attempting to hit the ball becomes dangerous.

The greens were a little slow, but that should be expected for early spring,

The sand traps could use some TLC, since there are 64 of them on the course.

Tee boxes could use some levelling and overseeing, but not that bad.

The course has great elevation changes with water in play on some of the holes. It is lined with houses, but they are well out of play.

The golf carts were electric and new, but no GPS. We did not enter the clubhouse, but it appeared to be closed.

We only played $40 thru GolfNow, so it was worth the money. If you don’t pay much, don’t expect much.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Extreme slow play

Played solo. 1 hour front nine. 3 hr back nine. No ranger to ensure pace of play. Will not be playing again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Winter golf in the Sandhills

I've lived in the area for 30 yrs. It's early spring and things are just waking up. Conditions everywhere in the area aren't at their best yet. That said Beacon Ridge was a great value and a challenge for a couple of older, average golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Going Down Hill

I thought that i would give Beacon Hill another chance, but unfortunately this trip was like the previous two visits. Even for winter conditions, this course is not in good shape. Very little sand in bunkers. Very little grass on tee boxes and more sand than grass in the fairways. I had to drive the cart on the fairways because the cart paths were in such bad shape, ruts and gaps from broken asphalt made the ride unbearable. This is a course that needs some financial investment. I would not be happy if I owned property there.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over priced

I have not played this course in several years. It was very disappointing to see the condition and the pricing. I probably won’t be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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