bubby58@hotmail.com - 6/26/20
Was first off on Saturday morning so set the pace which was nice. Course well manicured and greens were awesome. Nice rolling terrain with plenty of challenges. Definitely a do over course.

  thegolfinguy@gmail.com - 6/14/19
Talamore Golf Resort - The New Course and Mid South Club: A Formidable One-Two Punch

The Talamore Golf Resort in Southern Pines, NC offers two of the area’s finest golf courses and accommodations that are second to none: The New Course at Talamore and Mid South Club, just down the street. Both properties have received numerous accolades from such reputable publications as Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Pinehurst Magazine and GolfLink.com.

Back in 1991 when the Talamore Golf Resort opened its doors, the owners went out of their way to make it the ultimate golf experience by hiring world renowned golf course architect Rees Jones to create a one of a kind golf course in the Sandhills. But Talamore featured something even more unique than a new Rees Jones layout: llama caddies! It was the llamas that put Talamore on the international golfing map, and the press ate it up. In fact, there were more than 5,000 articles written and published all over the globe about Talamore and their llamas!

While the llamas are no longer around – there are rumors that Talamore is considering bringing them back, at least on a limited basis – the Talamore Golf Resort and the New Course are flourishing. The New Course has a lot of obstacles you would associate with the Sandhills region: towering longleaf pine trees, lakes, wetlands, massive bunkers and waste bunkers and over 150 ft. of elevation change. Although the course plays over 7,000 yards from the back tees, being able to hit the ball a long way isn’t always going to be a benefit. Jones created Talamore to be a thinking man’s golf course, one which requires position and control over brute strength. You have to manufacture shots if you want to score well.

When Talamore turned 25 a couple of years ago, management and ownership saw that as a good time to implement some needed changes. Superintendent David Walsh and his staff, along with General Manager/PGA Professional Matt Hausser and the skilled crew of Shapemasters set about to reimagine what the course should be all about. Through a combination of restoration and rejuvenation projects they were able to unlock the course’s hidden potential and make it more user friendly. 

The biggest changes were made to the green complexes. Greens were restored to their original 1991 dimensions and converted from bent grass to Champion Bermuda, giving them a truer roll and a lot more speed. Sixty-inch TifEagle Bermuda green collars were also added around each green. A significant number of bunkers were removed; many areas were re-contoured to blend in with the surrounding terrain, providing more forgiveness in the landing zones and around the greens. The course conditioning was given a makeover and golf cart access was also improved, resulting in a 30-minute decrease in an average round of golf. Talamore is also home to the only sod wall bunkers in the Sandhills area; 12 bunkers that provide a fun and unique challenge.

Talamore’s toughest hole – at least by scorecard standards – is the 16th hole. From the back tees, this gentle dogleg left par 4 plays 444 yards with a narrow fairway off the tees, guarded by dense pine forests on either side. It’s uphill all the way, more noticeably on your approach, making a long shot that much longer. The fairway bunker short of the green on the right side really shouldn’t come into play, but the nasty pot bunker short left sees its fair share of play. Par is an excellent score here.

Talamore Golf Villas, which were constructed shortly after the club’s opening and have long been a favorite among golfers vacationing in the area. They offer wonderful amenities and panoramic views of the New Course’s signature holes. Inside, you’ll find plush and well-appointed accommodations including spacious living and dining rooms, bedrooms with two full-size beds and full kitchens. Each living room and bedroom has cable TV and wireless Internet access. There’s also a washer and dryer in each unit in case you lose a bet! Daily maid service is available too. Other on-property amenities include a gracious southern style Clubhouse, a pool with cabanas and a guest hospitality suite complete with and outdoor BBQ grove in their new outdoor pavilion with spacious seating, fireplaces and TV’s.

When packaged together, the Mid South Club and The New Course at Talamore are a very formidable pair that will rival any two-course combination in the area. Throw in a few other local courses and you’ve got a golf vacation that will produce life long memories. For more information or to book your next golf vacation at the Talamore Golf Resort, visit them online.

  bexar57 - 6/7/19
Even with the dry weather they have been having, thought the course was in very good shape. Greens were in great. Excellent staff hospitality.

  GMessr - 8/2/15
Did a stay and play 6/6/15-6/11/15. Can't beat the value. Nice course right in the middle of the Pinehurst Area. Booked it all online, they made all of the golf arrangements with the requested courses. Will be going back next year! Course was comparable with all that I played.

  sdshoosier - 6/27/15
Course was in the worse shape I have seen it in years. Greens were pretty good. They have been having a mini-drought in the area...and the fairways were average AT BEST!

  McCree - 6/4/15
One of the best golf course in the Pinehurst area. The best price is via a golf package. The condo is as nice as the course. Hospitality is second none to say the same for the people who live there.

  jimmaygolf - 5/13/14
3.5 stars.
Great layout, greens in great shape, tees horrible.

  Myrelli - 3/14/14
Great course would love to play it again during peak season.

  ajrousak@earthlink.net - 10/29/13
I fell in LOVE with this golf course the first time I saw it. Manicured greens, plush fairways and beautiful scenery. And the llamas are a sight to see. The layout is very challenging with some elevation changes that make it a great course. By far the best maintained course so far this year.

  LacySellers - 7/20/13
Great place to play and stay, hospitality was just as wonderful. Folks were really charming and nice!!! Enjoyed my 3 days there.