
Upland Trace Course
Upland Trace Golf Course
About this course
Upland Trace Golf Course sits in the Sandhills region of North Carolina near Raeford, a landscape of rolling terrain and sandy soils characteristic of the area's golfing heritage. Designed by Brown Hendrix, the course takes advantage of the natural topography to create a routing that moves through native pines and open upland areas typical of Sandhills golf. The design emphasizes the strategic use of elevation change and bunkering to define playing corridors and challenge approach shots. The course reflects Hendrix's approach to working within existing landforms rather than against them. Fairways wind through the sandy, tree-lined terrain, with greens positioned to reward accurate shotmaking. The conditioning and maintenance standards support play across a range of skill levels while maintaining the character of the regional landscape. Bunkers are placed to frame holes and create strategic options off the tee and into the green. Upland Trace serves the local golfing community and regional visitors seeking a Sandhills-style experience. The setting and design philosophy align with the broader tradition of golf architecture in the area, where courses work with natural drainage, sandy subsoil, and native vegetation. The club maintains a welcoming membership structure and course conditions suitable for regular play and occasional tournaments or outings.
Quick facts
- Location
- Raeford, NC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1962
- Designer
- Brown Hendrix
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,939 yards
- Difficulty
- 67.2/106
Getting there
Upland Trace Golf Course sits in the quiet Sandhills region of central North Carolina, most readily accessed via Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDH), roughly ninety minutes to the northeast, or the closer regional hub of Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY), a straightforward forty-five-minute drive south through gently rolling pine country. The route from either airport carries you through the agricultural heart of Hoke County, where the landscape gradually shifts from piedmont flatness into the subtle elevation changes and longleaf pine stands that define this corner of the Carolinas. As you approach Raeford, the roads narrow and quiet, trading commercial corridors for rural byways that wind past farmland and forest before arriving at Upland Trace - a destination that rewards the unhurried traveler with the kind of solitude and authentic Carolina golf character that proximity to major metros cannot diminish.

FAQ
Common questions about Upland Trace
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Upland Trace was designed by Brown Hendrix.
Yes. Upland Trace is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Upland Trace is 72.
Upland Trace plays 5,939 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Upland Trace is 106.
Upland Trace is a 18-hole course.



