One of a kind! Loved the course. Be sure to play the right tees for your handicap, there are lots of carries over waste areas and water.
One of the most interestingly designed courses I’ve been on! Absolutely beautiful. The app that you can download for your phone is a must. It’ll show you hole layouts you can’t see from the tee box.
Fantastic golf course in excellent condition. They replaced the greens within the past year (went from bent to bermuda) and they are absolutely fantastic. Staff is exceptional, I was in a time crunch and showed up as a single and they fit me in quickly and made sure I had time to play 18 holes. From a golf perspective, this is a memorable experience every time I play it and I look forward to it when I get a chance, there are very few courses in the country like this one. The ONLY reason this is not five stars in my opinion is it is super pricey to play, but being a resort course catering to travellers I can understand that. I only wish they had some sort of discount for local players, as I would play here much more often. I can't swing $130+ for regular rounds given so many great alternatives in the area for less than half the cost. But, if you are travelling in from out of town, DEFINITELY play this golf course!! The closest golf experience I can compare it to is Wolf Creek in Mesquite, Nevada, and believe me that is a high compliment to Tobacco Road. If you are looking for a truly memorable experience in the area, this is the course for you.
One of my all time favorite courses. A mike strantz design set up in Sanford NC- layout is truly incredible. Worth a detour to this course if you’re anywhere near it
An absolute must. This should be on every golfers bucket list. Requires a lot of commitment to your shot. Pick a line and hit it! Lots of blind landing areas.
Not for the faint of heart. However it's my favorite course in the country. Unusual doesn't begin to describe the experience. Intimidating may be more apropos starting with Hole #1. I've played all the Men's Tees except the 'tips' and can say that if you choose the right tees the course can be very approachable and fun. 10 Hdcp.
I am giving it 5 stars with a caveat. The course itself is a one of a kind experience. Great visually. For the average golfer like myself I could see where it could end up being a little frustrating at times but we were playing in a best ball format and it made the round much more enjoyable and playable. Would definitely make this a must return each time I come back to the Pinehurst area.
This course is one of the few courses that provide the beauty, challenge, and uniqueness that make it memorable for a life time. Having played golf for over 30 years and in 6 different countries I can say that this is a course that I will remember. Like others have mentioned, the guidebook is an invaluable resource to have, even with a sky caddie. It will show you where to hit the ball and more importantly where to not hit it. If you do happen to find one of the well manicured and often sloping fairways, your fun is just beginning. The greens are some of the most challenging I have ever played. Fast and with some serious elevation changes. I can honestly say that I have never four putted a green until I played here on Saturday, and I managed to four putt twice out there.
My only real criticisms of this course are that it is sometimes difficult to figure out where the next tee box was because it wasn't marked that well and that you only get a small bag of range balls (maybe 15-20) for $4. Other than that this course is exceptional and I can't wait to test it again to see if I can improve on the 83 I shot out there.
Our group of misfits annually torture ourselves here and at Tot Hill Farms, another Strantz masterpiece. TR is always in tip-top shape and the staff is excellent. A statement by my buddy's brother on his first visit here pretty much sums up what to expect from your initial impression and
later reflections. He said "I can see why you want to play here, but why would you want to come back?" Of course he now plays here annually, driving from Cincinnati! Who knew torture could be so fun?
Always a pleasure with great course maintenance. Wouldn't want to play every day, and it seems to be missing only a windmill and a clowns head on a couple holes, but it is a must play course when in the area.
One of my favorite courses. Have played 8 rounds over six years when we have our golf trip in North Carolina. Never had less than a very positive experience with the staff. Course is very visually intimidating but plays straight forward. If you don't hit your spots and end up the waste areas, expect a challenge. Play the tees that match your handicap and you can score on this course.
This course lived up to the praise my experienced golf partner had sold us on. Due to cold weather we could not use our replay, but management helped us secure a tee off the next day to replace another local course. The $1 guide book is well worth a study before each tee shot. I hope to return soon