
Southern Pines Course
Southern Pines Golf Club


About this course
Southern Pines at Southern Pines Golf Club occupies hallowed ground in the cradle of American golf, steeped in the traditions of a bygone era when the game's character was etched into the landscape. This classic course, nestled amidst the rolling terrain and towering longleaf pines of the North Carolina Sandhills, embodies the spirit of Golden Age design. Architect Donald Ross lent his masterful hand to Southern Pines, creating a layout known for its strategic bunkering and subtle green complexes. The course, while not overly long by modern standards, presents a true test of shot-making and course management. Favoring a more deliberate style of play, the meandering fairways and strategic doglegs reward players who can shape their shots and approach greens with precision. The spirit of the membership, while proud, is without pretension. Southern Pines Golf Club is the kind of place where generations of golfers share stories and forge bonds over rounds, where the echoes of laughter and the clink of glasses carry across the veranda after play. This club is a fixture of the community, more than just a golf course.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NC
Quick facts
- Location
- Southern Pines, NC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1906
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,355 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.5/138
- Course Vaults score
- 8.4
Getting there
Southern Pines Golf Club sits just minutes from the heart of the North Carolina Sandhills, most easily accessed via Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), roughly ninety minutes northeast. Private arrivals often favor Moore County Airport, a discreet facility less than ten minutes from the club's gates. The drive from Raleigh traces a gentle descent from the Piedmont into the sandy, pine-scented terrain that defines this storied golf corridor, with the final turn onto Midland Road delivering you to one of Donald Ross's most enduring and quietly revered designs.

FAQ
Common questions about Southern Pines
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Southern Pines has a Course Vaults score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 404 logged golfers.
Southern Pines was designed by Donald Ross.
Yes. Southern Pines is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Southern Pines is 71.
Southern Pines plays 6,355 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Southern Pines is 138.





