Talamore Course
Southern Pines, NC, USA
Talamore, carved into the rolling Sandhills of Southern Pines, NC, is a second shot golf course where par is always a good score. Rees Jones sculpted this modern masterpiece, which opened in 1991, playing firm and fast with generous fairways and undulating greens complexes. Strategic bunkering protects the landing areas and greens, demanding creative shot-making and precise iron play. Talamore has garnered a regional following for its challenging layout and pristine conditions. The course is routed through a landscape of towering pines and native grasses, offering a visually stunning experience. Many approach shots demand players to take a calculated risk and the ability to flight their ball with distance control, rather than raw power. Beyond the course, Talamore is known for its unique, woolly members: a flock of Scottish Blackface sheep that roam the grounds. These charming, bleating landscapers add to the course’s distinctive character and provide a quirky photo opportunity. Post round, most golfers at Talamore will find themselves in the club house enjoying a Talamore Slammer, the clubs signature cocktail.
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
Unranked
Best in USA
Unranked
Best in NC
Public: #31
Golfers say Talamore is a well-conditioned resort course that plays more gently than other tracks in the Pinehurst area, with standout features including signature pot bunkers and several strong dogleg par-4s alongside attractive par-3s. Most praise the excellent conditioning and describe it as a fun destination course, though reviewers note the greens run slick but fairly flat. Some mention the novelty of llamas on the property as a memorable touch, while one golfer found mats on certain par-3s a minor detraction.
7.5
124 players
Talamore is a fairly gentle handshake (unless you find yourself in their signature pot bunkers) compared to other Pinehurst area courses, this Rees Jones & Greg Muirhead design is well-conditioned. Several strong dogleg Par-4s & some pretty Par-3s; slick but pretty flat greens.
Pure resort course. You get what you pay for. Nothing super notable except for the great conditions
Great spot, really wanted a llama caddie
Great course, small downside was on some par 3s they had Matt’s. Awesome bunkers and love the side show with the lamas on the course. Fun destination course
US Kids world champ lol
The journey to Talamore Golf Resort begins at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, roughly ninety minutes northeast, though those arriving by private aircraft will find Moore County Airport a mere ten-minute drive from the property. The route southwest traces a gentle descent from the Piedmont into the Sandhills, where the landscape softens into rolling terrain blanketed with longleaf pine and wiregrass. As you pass through Southern Pines - a village steeped in equestrian tradition and quiet golf heritage - the final turn onto Midland Road feels less like an arrival than a retreat, the forest closing in around you as Talamore's wooded seclusion comes into view.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Talamore has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 63 explicit golfer ratings.
Talamore was designed by Rees Jones, Shape Masters, and Greg Muirhead.
Yes. Talamore is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Talamore is 71.
Talamore plays 6,840 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Talamore is 133.
