Golf Communities in Pinehurst
Golf Communities in Pinehurst
Pinehurst Country Club (Semi-Private) (Homes $150,000-$1,000,000+, Condos $60,000-$400,000)
The Pinehurst Resorts has 8 championship golf courses including the famed #2 course (site of 1999 and 2005 US Open) and the #4 course that was redesigned by Tom Fazio after the 1999 US Open. Full membership includes play at the Pinehurst 1-6 golf courses (unlimited range balls), use of twenty-eight tennis courts (6 lighted), access to several pools, use of Lake Pinehurst marina and facilities, championship lawn bowling and croquet courts and the Members club and locker rooms. Well-established men's and women's golf association with weekly tournaments. Transfer Fee (#1-6) $12,000, dues - $315/month, no restaurant minimum. www.pinehurst.com
Pinehurst Fairwoods #7 (Semi-Private) (Homes $500,000-$1,000,000+)
In addition to Pinehurst #1-6, members can join Pinehurst # 7 for an additional $10K transfer fee and a monthly dues increase of $50. Homes and lots that have an existing Pinehurst 1-7 membership can transfer the membership for $15,000. Courses #8 is restricted to resort play. www.fairwoodson7.com
Country Club of North Carolina (Private) (Homes $300,000-$1,000,000+)
Private gated community with 2/18-hole golf holes designed by Ellis Maples and Robert Trent Jones. Golf courses sweep around the 64-acre natural Watson Lake and 1,850 acres of sandhill pines. The Carolina course has consistently been rated in the world ranking. Homeowners must be approved for CCNC membership prior to purchase. Initiation fee � $44,000 (non-refundable), dues $450/mo, no restaurant minimum. Social memberships $16,400 (non-refundable), $205/month dues (includes pool, tennis and use of clubhouse). www.ccofnc.com
Forest Creek (Private) (Homes $500,000- $1,500,000+)
Private gated community located about two miles from the Village of Pinehurst. Community has 2 championship Tom Fazio-designed golf courses and about 750 home sites. Initiation Fee $65,000, Family membership $410/month. Membership includes use of pool and tennis facilities. www.golfclubatlas.com/forest1.html
Talamore/Mid South (Semi-Private) (Homes $300,000-$1,000,000+)
Talamore and Mid South combined in 2004 to offer a membership at two of the nicest clubs in the Carolinas. Both courses are consistently rated among the finest golf courses in Moore County. The greens are excellent and the courses have great layouts with several lakes and rolling hills. Initiation fee for property owners $15,000, full family membership is $338/month. www.talamore.com
Seven Lakes (Semi-Private) (Homes $120,000-$800,000+)
Member-owned and operated private 18-hole country club with limited non-member play. One of the nicest clubs in the Sandhills. The cozy, friendly community is located 20 minutes from Pinehurst and has full recreational amenities, including swimming pool, lakes, tennis and health spa. Initiation Fee - $2,000, Refundable equity - $1,500, dues � $240/mo. www.sevenlakes.com
Pinewild (Semi-Private) (Homes $400,000-$1,000,000+)
Private gated community (2,025 acres) with 2 18-hole golf courses designed by Gene Hamm and Gary Player. Also includes a 9-hole par 3 course, driving range, 4 Har-Tru tennis courts and a 25-meter swimming pool. Membership transfer fee with the purchase of a Pinewild home is $10,000. Dues: Full Family $319/mo - Social $114/month. www.pinewildcc.com
Whispering Pines (Semi-Private) (Homes $200,000-$400,000+)
36-hole golf community designed by Ellis Maples. Initiation Fee $3,000, dues $250/yr � membership allows for unlimited play at the Foxfire golf club. www.whisperingpinesnc.com
Longleaf (Semi-Private) (Homes $250,000-$500,000+, Condos 130,000+)
Residential 18-hole golf course community designed, owned and operated by Dan Maples. No initiation fee on new homes, $2,500 transfer fee on resales, dues - $210/mo includes all green fees and use of clubhouse facilities, tennis courts, pool and exercise room, and no restaurant minimum (social membership is $98/month). www.danmaples.com/longleaf
National Golf Club (Semi-Private) (Homes $400,000-$700,000+)
Jack Nicklaus designed 18-hole golf course community. The maintenance-free Villa condominiums start at $200K and the homes range from $400,000-1,000,000+. Principal membership requires a $27,500 initiation fee (refundable on home resale) and yearly dues are $325/month. Membership includes unlimited greens fees and use of the clubhouse facilities, pool and tennis facilities. www.nationalgolfclub.com
Beacon Ridge Golf & CC (Semi-Private) (Homes $200,000-$1,000,000+, Condos $120,000)
Beacon Ridge has a 1,000-acre man-made lake and an 18-hole golf course designed by Gene Hamm set in rolling terrain located 20 minutes from the Pinehurst Village. Membership transfer fee $2,000; membership fee $212/month. www.golfbeaconridge.com
Midland/Knollwood Country Clubs (Semi-Private) (Homes $170,000-$400,000+)
Midland and Knollwood each have 9-hole golf courses located on Midland Road in Southern Pines. Membership transfer fee - $3,000; monthly membership $100-135. www.homeofgolf.com/golfmap.htm
Southern Pines Elks Lodge and Golf Club (Semi-Private)
Members must belong to the Elks Lodge, an active community service group. Elks Lodge Fee - $200/yr ($50 application fee), Full Family Golf Membership $1200/yr, Single Membership $750/yr. http://home.pinehurst.net/spgc/spgc.htm
Foxfire Country Club (Semi-Private) (Homes $150,000-$400,000+)
Foxfire Village is located 10 minutes from the Pinehurst and has 2 18-hole golf courses and driving range. Golf initiation fee $3,000, Single membership $220/mo, Membership also allows for play at Whispering Pines. www.foxfiregolfcc.com
The Carolina (Homes $400,000+) New Arnold Palmer golf course community. Golf membership is Single Membership $65/month, Family Membership $85/month. www.thecarolina.com
Information Redeemed Reliable, but not guaranteed. Data entered 3/2006
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