Talamore Golf Resort

Played the course this morning and I was very impressed. The course was in great shape considering all the rain from the previous day. Great layout and amazing staff

In 1991, the owners of Talamore Golf Club handpicked Rees Jones to design the golf course. They were looking for a one-of-a-kind golf course in the Sandhills, and Jones solidly delivered!

Talamore features over 150 ft. of elevation change, lakes, wetlands, massive bunkers including waste bunkers, and towering longleaf pine trees. Jones created Talamore to be more of a thinking man’s golf course, one which requires position and control over brute strength. You’ll have to manufacture shots if you want to score well.

In 2017, Talamore made some monumental changes to the green complexes. They were restored to their original 1991 dimensions and the putting surface was changed from Bentgrass to Champion Bermuda. They now have a truer roll and a lot more speed. In addition, 5-foot TifEagle Bermuda green collars were also added around each green. Many bunkers were removed, and several areas were re-contoured to blend in with the surrounding terrain, providing more forgiveness in the landing zones and around the greens.

Talamore is also home to the only sod wall bunkers in the Sandhills area. Talamore worked with Ecobunkers USA to create these wonderful sand traps because they are a lot easier to maintain. On average, 3-5% of any well-designed golf course is occupied by bunkers, yet they typically eat up 25-35% of the maintenance budget. Ecobunkers used layer upon layer of recycled Astroturf to create the sod-wall effect - as many as 5,200 pieces – per bunker. This eliminates soil erosion, edging, plugged lies, and burrowing animals and makes maintenance of each bunker a lot less time-consuming.

Depending on your needs and desires, Talamore has several lodging options. Talamore’s Golf Villas offer wonderful amenities and panoramic views of Talamore’s signature holes. Inside, you’ll find plush and well-appointed accommodations including spacious living and dining rooms, bedrooms with two full-size beds, and full kitchens. Each living room and bedroom has cable TV and wireless Internet access. There’s also a washer and dryer in each unit if necessary. Other on-property amenities include a gracious southern style Clubhouse, a pool with cabanas, and a guest hospitality suite complete with an outdoor BBQ.

The accommodations and lodging at Mid South are second to none — three-bedroom units with 1,800 sq. ft of total comfort. Everything in the condos is top-shelf and they need to be seen to be appreciated!

Recently, new accommodations were unveiled. The Brooks and Palmer Cottages are spacious and amenity-laden, conveniently located just minutes from Talamore and Mid South. Both feature 4 bedrooms with 4 queen-sized beds, 4 full-size beds, and 4 baths, and comfortably sleeps 8! Each has a full kitchen, TVs in every bedroom, and big-screen TVs in the game room and living room. There’s outdoor dining for 8 on the old-school brick patios, a Weber grill, cornhole, and a separate firepit. Area with additional seating. What more could you want?

Talamore offers some incredible golf packages that include golf, accommodations, breakfast delivered to your door, and a pig roast on Mondays and Thursdays. You’ll be hard-pressed to find another golf resort in the area that offers so much!

When packaged together, the Mid South Club and Talamore are a formidable pair that will rival any two-course combination in the area. Throw in a few other local courses and you’ve got a golf vacation that will produce lifelong memories.

We didn’t stay at the resort but everything about the golf experience was great. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The golf course was in immaculate condition, the greens were fast, the fairways were plush, the bunkers were in great shape but nasty to get out of. We stayed for lunch and the food was good and the prices were reasonable. Will definitely be going back.

Amazing location for a golf trip in the Southern Pines/Pinehurst area. Rooms were spacious and clean, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms and 2 baths was great for 4 people. Washing machine and dryer in the unit so you don't need to overpack. We had a view of #18 Talamore and enjoyed sitting on the bar stools on the balcony. Breakfast was delivered in our timeslot. The only improvement I would like to see is the Cabana showers could use some work. We had checked out and then played Talamore, having a place to shower is great but no table or bench to put anything in the bathroom... just a chair, also need a hamper there for the wet towels. We can't wait to go back next year!

Great day of golf. One of the most fun courses I have ever played. Made birdies and some doubles. Great experience

Home of the llama caddies! Unfortunately this service is no longer offered but a few llamas still live on property, next to the 14th tee box. I had a 🦙🦙🦙🦙 gallery!

Beautiful and fun course that starts with a bang on the first hole, a dogleg right par-5 that starts downhill & finishes uphill 🎢

The course, practice area, amenities, lodging, and service were all first class. I would definitely consider it again and highly recommend Talamore course and the lodging.

Based on golf course only… awesome layout. 10/10 llamas. Loved it!

This was an awesome resort to stay at! Our Villa was on hole 18 and we had a wonderful view, especially on the balcony. Staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. We were taken to the llamas to get an up close experience! Will definitely be back!

Had a great golf weekend in Pinehurst! Talamore accommodations were great. Very clean and convenient!! Thanks

Terrific golf course and practice facility! Very challenging and fast greens, with a course with alot of character, elevation changes, doglegs, and non-flat lies! Definitely looking forward to playing this gem again!

First time playing here. Mid November and the fairways still green and pristine. The greens were true, fast, and gorgeous. We played 3 courses on a guys trip to Pinehurst, and this was by far our favorite. I hope to return in the near future.

Our team LOVED playing here today for our match. Greens were in great condition, but were difficult for most golfers today. Thank you for hosting Salem Baptist!

Great course with fast greens and great .location. Condos were spacious and well kept. I'll definitely be back.

Great rooms, very clean. Clubhouse has great food and drinks.

Great place will come back for sure. Golf course, the help everyone was great. Could have been cooler. Lol

Excellent course, great staff one of our go to courses each year!!

This place is beautiful. Lightning fast, true greens. Great friendly staff. Be back next year and maybe play twice on our annual trip to Pinehurst. Whole course is in premium condition.

Only experienced golf and it was wonderful, good layout, fun environment, and very accommodating staff.

Very nice villas, the staff were excellent, super friendly and busted their tushes from sun up to past sun down. The Course was in excellent condition - wow. Highly, highly recommend playing. The greens are tough but then again, it is a NC course in Durham and I expected nothing less as the greens played fast for this guy playing N. Virginia courses.

Take your time on the course, plan your shots and count for the 3 yards of approach to the green being soft and you will enjoy.

Yes, you can grip and rip for many holes and the benefit will be huge.