[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
35.231953
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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).
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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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