
Mid South Course
Mid South Club

About this course
Mid South at Mid South Club embodies the quiet confidence of Southern Pines golf. Carved from the region's signature rolling Sandhills terrain, the course provides a traditional layout. The course unfolds with subtle elevation changes, generous fairways, and strategic bunkering that reward thoughtful approaches, however, stray off the fairway and pine straw will await. This isn't a brute, but a thinking man's course. Originally designed by Arnold Palmer, the course reflects his characteristic blend of playability and challenge. Mid South requires more than just distance; golfers are tested with sloping greens and hazards that call for creativity and precision. No major championships have graced these fairways, but Mid South's reputation rests instead on providing a consistently enjoyable and engaging experience for its members and guests. The club itself fosters a warm and understated atmosphere. Its a popular social club for the local community. This extends to the clubhouse where a well-known fried chicken dish has been known to bring a smile to the faces of members and guests alike as they recount their days on the course. This sense of community solidifies Mid South's quiet, local charm.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NC
Quick facts
- Location
- Southern Pines, NC, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1993
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,003 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.8/144
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
The journey to Mid South Club begins at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDH), followed by a straightforward ninety-minute drive south through the gently rolling Piedmont landscape toward the Sandhills region of North Carolina. For those arriving by private aircraft, Moore County Airport lies just minutes from the club's gates, offering the discretion and convenience befitting this members-only sanctuary. The final stretch winds through Southern Pines' tree-lined streets and into the quiet, manicured grounds where Mid South Club awaits - a destination steeped in the understated elegance and storied tradition that defines this corner of American golf country.

FAQ
Common questions about Mid South
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Mid South has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 77 logged golfers.
Mid South was designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay.
Mid South is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Mid South is 71.
Mid South plays 7,003 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Mid South is 144.





