Does Preserve have a range and is it grass or mats? Playing tomorrow and debating if I want to hit range before.

Anybody ever play here or know much about it? I was at an event there last night and it seemed like a decent place.

Anywhere stock LAB putters? My putting is atrocious and I'm considering making a switch, but I've never hit one before.

I love the look of the link and would love to compare it against a DF3 and my own putter to see how i like it.

Edit: I just got back from the pga superstore and they had a ton in stock! Thanks for the input

Hey y'all,

I am visiting the area in a few weeks with my girlfriend and I am curious if it is worth it to play Tobacco Road. I have browsed posts on this sub to see, but I am curious if anyone has played it recently or has past experience. Trying to determine if it is worth it, very much on the fence about it. Any and all input is very much appreciated.

Thank you!

Update: I am going to do it. I have many friends that suggested it, fall in the Carolinas is too pretty. I appreciate how responsive you guys were. Cheers! (Not gonna break 80 but we will persevere)

Playing Sunday and need some opinions. Here's a list of courses I haven't played in this area, and I'd like to knock one of these off my list. Which one should I go to?

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Hi RDU family. I was recently laid off and it’s looking like I won’t have an offer in hand for another couple months.

I was curious if any of you were aware of part time jobs with local courses that I could pick up for a couple months while I’m interviewing.

My son and I have a chance to get a Condo near Pinehurst for a weekend. Planning on call in early to see if we can get a round at Cradle, 1, or 3 on a Fri/Sat and hit some other course on the way home Sunday.

About us: playing for 2 years. Son is about 10yo; shoots about 90 from close tees on a good day. I’m… older. Shoot mid 90s most days. (Also from closeish tees). We play quick; I was taught “bad golf is fine. But slow golf is bad” A few questions:

1. Given the option Pinehurst - 1, 3, or 5?

2. Obviously this isn’t a cheap trip but I don’t want to break the bank on Sunday either for no reason . 7 lakes? Deer Croft? Any recommendations? I made a spreadsheet (see below). Any courses there punch well above or well below their cost?

3. Caddies. We’ve never had one. How does it work? I’m paying someone to… what? Carry my clubs? I can carry my own clubs. It sounds kind of fun and I bet my son would get a kick out of having someone who… knows about golf? To chat with? Do I tip after the round? Is it worth it? Might it make a round more fun?

4. We usually like to walk. Will we be allowed to?

Anything else we should know?

Thanks!

Obviously not a US coin. Would love to reunite it and its owner. Thanks.

Title says it and driving past the driving range on my way home…BAM! The guy stuck around and owned it so he filed a claim on his insurance. Stand up move. NOTE: ball is there for effect and this is the actual range ball. They let me keep it as a souvenir 😂.

Anyone played Hyland recently? I want to play a sandhill style golf course without breaking the bank. I just played Anderson Creek and enjoyed it. Or recommend me some other courses.

Edit: Just played Hyland and really enjoyed it. Course was in great conditions and the greens are really nice. Definitely recommend!

Starting 11/1, the initiation fee will increase $5k to $25k. Waitlist is 38 deep so about a 17 month wait to become a full member. Fuquay residents really coming in with the $$$. Wild stuff.

Hi All,

I’ve been wanting to play Tot Hill Farm and am trying to plan some golf for my birthday in November. I’m roughly a 25-28 handicap and wondering if it’s worth trying to play Tot Hill?

The price is more than I typically pay, but more so want to be sure I won’t be totally out of my league and end up having a miserable round (not an easily angered golfer). Been having issues out of the tee box and looks like the course isn’t too friendly for errant tee shots.

Appreciate any input!!

Not sure which 18 I’ll be playing (lakes-foothills most likely). But any advice on the course, grounds, etc?

Hey folks,

I'm in town this weekend and have a tee time at Carolina trace. I'm staying in Raleigh should I play somewhere near Clayton/Raleigh and skip the drive to Carolina Trace? I'm already booked one day at Tobacco Road.

Thanks!

Hey I’m fairly new to golf I’m about a year into it. I’m looking for people who are willing to play a few times a month and have a good time as well as try to level up our skills. I’m in the chapel hill/Durham area and PM if interested!

As the title suggests. Looking for any sim leagues this winter. Let me know what you guys know about!

Thanks in advance!

Does Hillandale allow walking during prime weekend hours? Seems like some courses are starting to discourage walking or do not allow walking weekend mornings. Been a long time since I've played there so I wasn't sure what their policy was.

Headed to Southern Pines soon to play Southern Pines, Tobacco Road, Mid Pines, and Tot Hill.

What are other things (activities, restaurants, etc.) we should consider doing while we are there. Museums? Golf shops? Oddities? Awesome restaurants? Any suggestions appreciated.

We also plan to: Eat at the In the Rough Bar at Pine Needles. Play the Loop at Pine Needles. Play the putting course at Southern Pines. Try to get a tee time at the Cradle.

It will be our 3rd trip, but it’s been a few years and the only course we chose to replay on this trip is Midpines (because it’s awesome).

Hey guys! I’m moving to the Bentwinds area and haven’t had on opportunity really dig into the details about a membership outside of cost. If anybody can share course conditions, busy times, bang for your buck, better alternatives, etc. I’d be interested in learning anything you can share. Thanks in advance!

How’s it going everyone. I will be moving to the Raleigh area soon from the northeast and am looking at all the different golf clubs to join/play at. I’m 30y/o, 2.7 handicap, and am curious where all the good competition golf is played at. Are there any clubs in particular where there is a fun, competitive body of players to golf with? I’ve been looking into the amateur golfers tour and others that seem to be popular in the southeast, we don’t really have that up northeast. Thanks in advance.

Hey all, 38m here, 26-27 index - I'd consider myself a beginner. Flexible on time and location, I'm closest to Lochmere- no kids and the wife would be more than happy to have me out of the house for awhile lol. I've taken a couple months off so I'm looking to get back into it and enjoy the fantastic weather! Thanks!

Currently a member at 12 oaks. Wondering how many do the dual membership with macgregor downs and if you feel it’s worth the investment (vs just the 12 oaks membership which is what I have right now).

It's getting chilly and trees are changing colour, so lets get some recent course condition updates! Where have you played and how was it looking?

Please note: If you played immediately after a hurricanes make sure to factor that into your input.

Some helpful things to highlight:

• Date played
• Green condition / speed
• Fairway conditions
• Rough conditions
• Tee box conditions
• Bunker conditions

Pinpoint opened recently, or at least I think they’re open. Was wondering what the atmosphere is like and what they use for the sim. They also apparently have a short game chipping area? I was thinking of checking it out this weekend.

Was curious to hear peoples thoughts on Wilson Country Club. Seems like an awesome value at about 1/4 of the membership fee for (RaleighCC/North Ridge/Hasentree)particularly with the reciprocals it offers. McConnell also recently purchased it, so I’m assuming the facilities and course will get a major upgrade. Course seems to be rated fairly high (on Grint). All input welcomed.