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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 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A disappointment

Clubhouse surroundings make it look abandoned. Mr. Cook at check-in is extremely pleasant and helpful.

Entire course seems neglected and in need of fertilizer for what is not growing and a mower for what is growing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall good course for the money

The layout is nice and very challenging. Conditions. Hold be improved, fairways and tee boxes are pretty bare. Greens are decent. Not crowed, but a couple groups playing like snails, one waved me thru and the other just keep plugging along, I finally drove around them and went to the next hole. Wish people would just have the courtesy to let you pass if they are going to play that slow. I played 5 holes to their 2 after I passed, and I wasn’t playing fast by any means.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Difficult but Fair Course Layout

Lots of elevation changes. Nice layout tee to green. Cart paths, like most sandhills courses, in poor condition. Offers a variety of challenges. Important to play from the appropriate tees. When greens are fast, a few have unfair slopes. On balance love the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser

The course layout is fine, but the conditions are atrocious. There is not a lot of maintenance going on here. I have played multiple courses in the Pinehurst area and this was the worst I have seen.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really Nice!

The course was in good shape. The practice area was really fine also.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

There is a new dogtrack in town and this one has my vote for worst course in the aera. After a year away I thought I'd see if they've made any improvements and the answer is nope absolutely not maybe in worst shape than when I played it last. Not worth the money go play something else. Sorry beacon ridge but your in a golf mecca and you need to know that your in dead last place of places I would play. Please fix it!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Skip this course

Beacon Ridge is a nice layout course and in a beautiful community.

You will have at least a half dozen hard pan lies during your round

The cart paths even a Afgan goat would be ashamed of.

No sand in the traps. Ponds with almost no water.

No restaurant and owners are less than accommodating.

Spend your money elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Elevation Changing Challenging Course

Challenging, but, fair course with memorable holes. Because of the Elevation changes it is important to select the right tees. Uphill holes will play longer than one extra club. There is a good balance between difficult and easy holes. Some holes have slopes that demand you stay below the pin. If you are into enjoyment and challenge this i the course for you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Misleading

I booked tee time and paid in advance. What they did not tell me was that they were having an outing and I would be following four foursomes. My tee time was shortly after 3:00 pm. I was unable to complete the round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather

Good value, course needs work

The course had a nice layout. The fairways had many weeds and bare spots. Would not return until the course is improved.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Failure to Disclose

I booked thru GolfNow and got 3:00pm tee time. When I checked in at the pro shop they told me I would be following 9 foursomes in a club event. This rather than start me on 10. Should have been disclosed prior to booking. Course, fairways and bunkers in average condition. No towels at ball cleaners. No Marshall’s. I was unable to complete my round due to darkness.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

For the $- it's tough to beat

Great condition right now- absolutely love playing Beacon Ridge. No restaurant or bar- but you can grab some beers from a proshop cooler. As the Pinehurst area continues to raise prices to almost absurd levels- Beacon Ridge is a fair deal & one of the best values in NC! JP

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Routing

Greens were fine. Fairly fast but not crazy fast. Fairways were in decent shape. Rough was rough. Cart paths need quite a bit repair. Catch this course on a deal and it’s worth your time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad shape

Course is in rough shape every dry fairways tee boxes and greens in poor

Condition

Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Amenities Poor
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