Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club

About
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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 72 | 6414 yards | 71.3 | 136 |
White | 72 | 6143 yards | 70.4 | 131 |
Gold | 72 | 5354 yards | 66.6 | 119 |
Gold (W) | 72 | 5354 yards | 71.3 | 127 |
Red (W) | 72 | 4693 yards | 67.7 | 123 |
Green (W) | 72 | 3823 yards | 62.9 | 113 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Blue M: 71.4/138 | 336 | 410 | 138 | 340 | 287 | 182 | 461 | 365 | 532 | 3051 | 498 | 342 | 358 | 536 | 160 | 380 | 187 | 360 | 394 | 3215 | 6266 |
White M: 70.3/131 W: 75.2/135 | 328 | 398 | 132 | 330 | 277 | 175 | 451 | 338 | 508 | 2937 | 470 | 332 | 352 | 505 | 150 | 368 | 171 | 351 | 370 | 3069 | 6006 |
Gold M: 66.8/121 W: 71.5/127 | 303 | 373 | 126 | 307 | 244 | 156 | 426 | 298 | 428 | 2661 | 440 | 312 | 286 | 460 | 140 | 282 | 143 | 321 | 287 | 2671 | 5332 |
Red M: 63.7/115 W: 67.5/122 | 272 | 289 | 120 | 284 | 235 | 126 | 354 | 263 | 419 | 2362 | 326 | 263 | 263 | 339 | 130 | 272 | 104 | 281 | 281 | 2259 | 4621 |
Green M: 60.3/106 W: 62.5/112 | 224 | 243 | 81 | 232 | 203 | 100 | 310 | 209 | 341 | 1943 | 253 | 204 | 217 | 274 | 95 | 228 | 82 | 207 | 209 | 1769 | 3712 |
Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 |
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Photo submitted by 70HT5nbHCYfFABgu3Cb8 on 10/21/2024
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Photo submitted by u6687178 on 07/23/2023
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Photo submitted by u6687178 on 07/23/2023
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Photo submitted by twaring555 on 05/27/2023
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Photo submitted by twaring555 on 03/09/2023
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18th from the tee Photo submitted by twaring555 on 03/09/2023
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18th from the green Photo submitted by twaring555 on 03/09/2023
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Photo submitted by twaring555 on 03/09/2023
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Photo submitted by u000008123232 on 07/03/2021
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Photo submitted by Vwx4uJkXiPdYGaPQczi2 on 04/27/2021
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18th Green Photo submitted by Vwx4uJkXiPdYGaPQczi2 on 04/27/2021
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Clubhouse Photo submitted by Vwx4uJkXiPdYGaPQczi2 on 04/27/2021
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Another elevated green at Beacon Ridge. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 12/27/2013
Nice Value for Pinehurst/Spruce Pines/Sandhills Visitors
Do you really want to shell out $500 just to say you played at Pinehurst. A number of great courses in Spruce Pines and Sanford without pinching your pocketbook. Found the staff members are friendlier as well. Had a great time at Beacon Ridge. Found it to be a very nice challenge. Other than picking the hottest day of the year thus far to play a round there, it was a tremendous experience. I will definitely return.
Nice course just needs Better amenities
Everything about the course greens were good ,The fairways were super clean very well maintained as well as the rough just need some serious love on the tee boxes.
Never Judge Book by Cover
Remember we play golf on the course, not the club house, cart path or rough. The first impression of the parking lot and club house is not good, but get past that and play. The carts are clean and worked great. Tee boxes were not lush, but flat and well marked. The fairways were grass and green. The rough reflects NC landscape. Cart paths need some work, but here again I played from the fairway and rough. The prior reviews scared me, but once I teed off, all the people who want perfection can go other places and pay more. Local and simple golf is what you get here no more for sure and no less. Not perfect but not priced that way either.
Love this course
Although it is wet due to all of the rain we have had lately, the course is in great shape. The greens are challenging and the fairways are beautiful. The sand in the bunkers is still fairly wet, but I did not encounter any standing water. The women’s locker room was clean but not plush. Bill, in the pro shop was super friendly and very helpful. I already made another tee time and can’t wait to play this course again.
A Pleasant Surprise!
I have avoided playing Beacon Ridge for years because of its negative reputation as being a du… I mean not a great course. But we decided to take a change and we were pleasantly surprised! For the most part, the course was in really nice shape. Fairways were very playable and the bunkers are well maintained. The greens were a little sparse but rolled quick and true. Overall, Beacon Ridge is a good value and will be well worth a return visit in the near future!
In top shape!
I try to play here a couple times a month and it’s the best I’ve seen it so far this year. Absolutely in fantastic condition. I play off a 7 hcp and played the back tees, that distance with the smaller greens is a great challenge. We were the only players on the course for a late 18 but most of the afternoons I have played it’s been pretty open. It’s a great quiet course and I can’t recommend it enough.
Good Tournament
Last friday, My son and I attended CGA Father-Son tournament at Beacon Ridge.
The course condition was very good. We will come back soon
Just Okay
Pace of play was great since I don’t think anyone actually plays here. This course has a nice layout but the greens need some care. They were recently aerated but it doesn’t look like it’s being watered enough. Don’t expect to hang out after the round either because there isn’t a restaurant or bar. With a little influx of money this could be a great place. It’s a shame it’s so run down.
Nice course to play. Staff very friendly and cheerful
Only downside was after round was looking forward to having lunch but grill was closed
Nice layout
I enjoyed the layout, not an up and back track . Sand traps were in good shape. Tee boxes were OK and the cart paths were a little rough. Very friendly staff I would play it again.


Great layout. Conditions below average.
Great layout in a beautiful setting. Too bad course conditions don’t match up with the layout. If conditions were better this would be one of the better courses in the area.
Good Greens
All greens are healthy and smoothly, Fairways are clean
Good shape, greens are firm and quick.
The course is good, they’ve cleaned up a lot of the irrigation leaks and the bunkers are all clean and well kept. Greens are holding up, they’re running verticutter reels on their mowers so they aren’t as smooth, need to be topdressing more often to get them right but still fine. There’s a few back tees that are thin but they were actively working to improve that when I played. Very clean course as usual and nothing out of place. Raymond in the pro shop works hard to make sure you enjoy your round and have whatever you need. Always enjoy playing here.

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your round at Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club. We continue to improve our golf course and facilities and hope you will visit us again.
Experience
My daughter and I played 4 days.. This course was the least expensive, but was in the best condition of the four.

Thank you for your feedback, it was nice to meet you and your daughter. We are glad you enjoyed your round at Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club. We continue to improve our golf course and facilities and hope you will visit us again.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your round at Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club. We continue to improve our golf course and facilities and hope you will visit us again.