[COURSE CLOSED IN 2014]
Airport Rd, Pinehurst, North Carolina NC 28370
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+1 (910) 949 2234The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay
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4 miles NE 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 200 yards turn left into Airport Road direction Whispering Pines. After 3.7 miles at traffic lights go straight across Hwy 22. After o.7 miles turn right into The Carolina. After o.3 miles golf is on your left.
Carolina, The
The Carolina Golf Club: GOLF COURSE WAS PERMANENTLY CLOSED IN 2014, with some areas subsequently developed for residential housing.
[Original Where2Golf description]: In its splendidly natural pine forest setting and courtesy of Arnold Palmer's excellent design, The Carolina is home to many excellent holes and attractive golf features.
Although maintenance standards can be variable, the immaculate five-star greens need to be mentioned right up front - they are large (sometimes very large), seriously undulating and fast and true; as good as any greens you'll putt on in the Pinehurst area. Between the good-width corridors of mature pines, the often undulating fairways are occasionally crossed or lined by wetland areas, large tracts of sandy waste and excellent bunkering.
Real estate is limited around this wonderfully natural course, and the possible noise intrusions from nearby Moore County airport seem minimal, especially as you move deeper into the wooded terrain and away from Airport Road.
The usually good-width fairways will give you confidence from the tee, but Palmer has also built in plenty of challenges to test your shot-making and course management. Well placed drives and a sound short game will be needed if you want to avoid the hazards and score well. If its just an enjoyable and visually attractive golf course you are seeking, then The Carolina delivers handsomely on that, while also representing excellent value.
Despite the course opening in 1997, The Carolina's clubhouse is still on the drawing board, yet to be built. The current clubhouse is a distinctly two-star facility, but don't let that put you off the delights of this attractive golf course and Palmer's excellent design.
Course permanently closed in 2014.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at certain times.
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The practice ground / driving range at The Carolina is dedicated to Doug Christie Smith a teaching professional and clubmaker with a distinguished career that started in Scotland, and later took in London, Oklahoma, Florida and finally Pinehurst.
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); Southern Pines; Pit Golf Links.
Whispering Pines (East and West courses); Little River; Tobacco Road (25 miles).
10024 US Highway 15-501, Pinehurst, NC 28374
+1 (910) 695 0234
Visit websiteLocated on the border between Pinehurst and Southern Pines, the Springhill Suites is just minutes from several restaurants, shopping, and many of Pinehurst's finest championship golf courses. Customised golf packages available.
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National; Talamore; Mid South; Pinehurst Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8; Pine Needles; Mid Pines; Longleaf; 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.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
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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