10 North Knoll Rd,
Southern Pines, North Carolina NC 28387
Office
+1 (910) 692 6100Pro shop
+1 (910) 692 6100Fax
+1 (910) 692 2077Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Zach Martin (PGA, Head Golf Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb (especially on the back-nine).
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Dan Maples
35.205150
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1.5 miles E of Pinehurst Traffic Circle
From the Pinehurst traffic circle (intersection of the US-15-501, 211 and 2) follow the 2-East (Midland Rd) direction Southern Pines. After 1.4 miles turn left into North Knoll Road. After o.5 miles enter Longleaf Golf Club.
Longleaf
Longleaf Golf & Family Club: The original horse racing heritage of this site is clear to see on Longleaf's relatively open front-nine. Furlong markers and stretches of railing have been left in place, although don't expect to see any thoroughbreds galloping past. Golf is now the main activity conducted on this flattish terrain alongside the Midland Road.
Reasonably deep, high-lipped bunkering, and some modest earthmounding lend definition to the holes, as you canter round this generally easy-going and waterless front nine. Your putting will be tested on the large, well-paced and often undulating greens, and you'll need to be careful at the more tree-lined par-5 5th and par-4 9th, both require quite tight drives.
After your time "on the flat" of the front-nine, the golf course becomes considerably more undulating and tree-lined on the back-nine. Real estate is also more in evidence, although generally set far enough back not to disturb your shot-making. Accompanying the elevation changes, you'll also have more water hazards in play.
Three par-3s arrive within the space of four holes on the back-nine. The 12th and 13th are both testing downhill par-3s, while the 15th, if played from the tips, demands a daunting carry over a small fishing lake to reach the safety of the green. In between the par-3s is the seriously horse-shoe shaped par-5 14th.
Longleaf is often regarded as one of Pinehurst's easier-going tracks. A great place to hone your skills for some of the tougher challenges ahead.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Walking permitted at certain times.
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Longleaf Golf & Country Club was built on the site of Starland Farm, a former thoroughbred horse farm. The entrance with its stone pillars and a Starland Farm sign was located just behind the #2 tee box on Longleaf's golf course.
In the early 1950s, Lloyd Patrick "L.P." Tate eloped with tobacco and textile heiress Anne Cannon Reynolds. The newly married Mrs. Tate purchased 457 acres of the James Barber Estate on which they built and operated a horse training center and racetrack. L.P. called it Starland Farm, as he liked to think of all his horses as stars.
Village of Pinehurst, NC 28374
+1 (910) 295 6900
Visit websiteAt the corner of Magnolia and Chinquapin Rd, in the heart of historic Pinehurst, stands the elegant Magnolia Inn. Graceful longleaf pines and fragrant magnolias surround this stately 110 year old Inn. You can step right off the front porch into the Village of Pinehurst, where you'll find a variety of shops, restaurants and galleries, or stay on the porch for an elegant evening of fine cuisine.
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Pinehurst Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8; Pine Needles; Mid Pines; Talamore; Mid South; Longleaf; National; Pinewild (Magnolia and Holly courses); The Carolina; Southern Pines; Pit Golf Links.
Whispering Pines (East and West courses); Little River; Tobacco Road (25 miles).
9801 US-Hwy 15-501, Pinehurst, NC 28374
+1 (910) 215 5500
Visit websiteThis hotel is centrally located to many of Pinehurst's premiere golf courses. A putting green and golf coordinator are available on the premises.
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National; Talamore; Mid South; Pinehurst Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8; Pine Needles; Mid Pines; Longleaf; The Carolina; Southern Pines; Pinewild (Magnolia and Holly courses); Pit Golf Links.
Whispering Pines (East and West courses); Little River; Tobacco Road (25 miles).
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
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Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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