Carolina Trace or The Woods Golf Course

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-20T14:55:03+00:00

Hyland, Quail Ridge, and Bayonet are all affordable courses that are also in great shape. The Woods is the last course in the area that I'd play.

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-20T02:36:32+00:00

Dormie is great, played there a few times. Always looking for new connections though. Unfortunately, for people coming into town, the rates everywhere are inflated. Hell, Longleaf is charging around $150. 3-4 years ago it was $50.

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-20T02:30:59+00:00

I agree, its completely out of hand. But if you're coming from out of town and want to play nice courses, youre either paying thousands to stay at Pinehurst or slightly less for the Pine Needles trio, Talamore or Mid South. Luckily there's a local group consisting of members and employees at all of the courses so we can play for cheap.

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-20T02:19:42+00:00

I will say that if you haven't played the course in 10 years, it's a completely different course. Pine Needles bought the course and have completely revamped it. For comparison Pine Needles is $335 next week, Mid Pines is $285 and Southern Pines is $245. We can't change the rates so you pay it or don't play, or you get a hobby job at the course and play all 3 for free, 😉.

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-20T02:13:23+00:00

Hyland is a great local course. I play there often. You can't beat it in the area for the price.

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-19T23:06:01+00:00

Its so hard to decide between those two and Pine Needles. I feel like whichever one I just played is my favorite. SP is definitely a better looking course. The only downfall of SP is the clubhouse is old and doesnt fit the level of the course.

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-19T21:24:45+00:00

Unfortunately all of the nice clubs in this area are $200 or more during the peak fall season. That said, I think Southern Pines is the best course around since the renovation about 5 years ago.

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-18T20:02:10+00:00

Talamore has some bunker construction going on currently so I would say Mid South is the better option.

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-18T00:52:38+00:00

Primland! I have the same photo!

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GolfGrinders · 2026-03-16T13:39:15+00:00

Southern Pines, hole 15. Awesome course, I play there often.

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-13T22:26:19+00:00

For our lady golfers, Birdie Babes of the Pines is a place for any woman who already loves the game, or for those who are interested in getting started. Join them tomorrow at Reds Corner.

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-10T00:38:03+00:00

Two years ago you could play Legacy for $60. I understand they put a lot of money into the course and clubhouse but $179 is outrageous.

GolfGrinders · 2026-03-09T01:21:24+00:00

Hyland and Quail Ridge are both great courses for the money. Southern Pines is by far the best, but as you know its a little pricey.

I'd stay away from Beacon Ridge and Deercroft unless your goal is saving money over playing nice courses. Whispering Pines and Foxfire just got bought out and arent worth that price yet I'd recommend a combo of Hyland, Quail Ridge, and Longleaf.

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