Southern Pines

[Drwoods2017]

Anybody been down there recently and want to comment on how the redesign/greens are.  Anxious to make a trip down there but didn't wanna go if it's still finding its footing.  The pics the course shared recently make it seems like its in good shape.

[caniac6]

I don't think it's open yet.

[postfold]

Fully open on Thursday.

 

Small chance I may get out there the end of the month, but so far I haven't found an available tee time during the small window I have available.

 

 

[davep043]

I haven't been to Southern Pines, but I remember when MidSouth changed over to Champion Bermuda for their greens.  When they opened, they putted perfect.  They were kind of hard, but rolling the ball was really good.  I expect Southern Pines to be just as good.

[allparz]

I walked it about 3 weeks ago and the greens were coming in nicely then - they are Bermuda and the weather has been great for growing Bermuda grass so I would assume they are pretty good by now, and of course they put in a much better irrigation system during the redo.  I'm a member and have tee times on 9/26 - 

 

They did get rid of/soften the wild green tiers that were on 1,2,3,4,5,10,11,14,18

[davep043]

47 minutes ago, allparz said:

I walked it about 3 weeks ago and the greens were coming in nicely then - they are Bermuda and the weather has been great for growing Bermuda grass so I would assume they are pretty good by now, and of course they put in a much better irrigation system during the redo.  I'm a member and have tee times on 9/26 - 

 

They did get rid of/soften the wild green tiers that were on 1,2,3,4,5,10,11,14,18

Do you know which grass they used on the greens?  

[WJLIII]

Mini Verde.

[allparz]

2 hours ago, WJLIII said:

Mini Verde.

Which (I believe) is the same they have on Pine Needles and Mid Pines - unbelievable how it holds up to traffic. The last year has been pretty much straight out tee times and they are reliably great (other than when they aerate).  Even a short 135yd par 3 like #3 at Pine Needles holds up over the non-growing seasons - and no shorty Par 3's at SPGC....

 

https://triadgolf.com/2016/02/17/bermuda-revolution-southern-pines-resorts-join-numerous-other-southeast-golf-courses-converting-to-bermudagrass-greens/

[davep043]

32 minutes ago, allparz said:

Which (I believe) is the same they have on Pine Needles and Mid Pines - unbelievable how it holds up to traffic. The last year has been pretty much straight out tee times and they are reliably great (other than when they aerate).  Even a short 135yd par 3 like #3 at Pine Needles holds up over the non-growing seasons - and no shorty Par 3's at SPGC....

 

https://triadgolf.com/2016/02/17/bermuda-revolution-southern-pines-resorts-join-numerous-other-southeast-golf-courses-converting-to-bermudagrass-greens/

That's my understanding as well.  It seems that both the MiniVerdi and the Champion hold up really well, and are nearly grain-free.  The greens seem to stay pretty fast and almost completely free of ball marks and foot damage, even when I've been in town at Thanksgiving, what seems to be "dormant" season for the grasses.

 

[Drwoods2017]

Trying to figure out if its worth a trip down there in the next couple weeks or if I should wait a bit longer.  Sounds like the course is still in great shape though.

[JRSc]

3 hours ago, Drwoods2017 said:

Trying to figure out if its worth a trip down there in the next couple weeks or if I should wait a bit longer.  Sounds like the course is still in great shape though.

Not sure how far away you are but me and some buddies think it’s worth a 1.5hr drive to check her out at the end of September. 

[Drwoods2017]

49 minutes ago, JRSc said:

Not sure how far away you are but me and some buddies think it’s worth a 1.5hr drive to check her out at the end of September. 

Not much of a drive for me.  Only about an hour so it probably worth it for sure.  

[davep043]

20 hours ago, JRSc said:

Not sure how far away you are but me and some buddies think it’s worth a 1.5hr drive to check her out at the end of September. 

 

19 hours ago, Drwoods2017 said:

Not much of a drive for me.  Only about an hour so it probably worth it for sure.  

Well I hope you both go, and post some feedback here.  I won't be there until mid-November.

[oxytiger]

Played Southern Pines on Sept. 10. The greens were in great shape. I would not hesitate to play them now. However, the par three 14th was not open...so they substituted the new par 3 "lost hole" into our round. Also, I don't believe all the proposed "championship" tees are present yet.

Of course, the green fees have already increased.

The green expansions are the highlight of the reno in my opinion. Some of the new bunkers/waste areas seem like overkill. Still, probably my favorite course in the area.

Some pictures of the front:

 

[oxytiger]

Some from the back nine (last photo is the new lost hole):

 

[JRSc]

 Played yesterday and she is magnificent. 

Greens need a season to grow in. They were not bad at all just a little bumpy.  Everything else was great.

Need some rain.. it’s hot and dry in the Sandhills.. 

[jjthomp2]

reviving: has anyone been recently? In decent shape?

Also how far in advanced can you make a tee time?

[oxytiger]

Played 12/29. Fairway turf is tight but in perfect condition. Place was immaculate.

Go to SPCC website for tee times. I think they let you book two weeks out.

Have fun. I'll be there again soon.

[JRSc]

Played twice this week. Quickly becoming one of my favorite courses.

[Drwoods2017]

Played yesterday and I think its still in between what it was and what it wants to be.  It might get a lot better and for the price it is right now its a great deal.  As soon as it goes up to $145 im out on it for now.

[davep043]

1 hour ago, Drwoods2017 said:

I think its still in between what it was and what it wants to be.

I had this impression when I played it just before Thanksgiving.  The turf is still growing in through many areas, the areas off of the course (clubhouse, practice range) are still a work in progress, but the changes made look great to me.  The greens have a lot of contour, the mini-verde grass on the greens is already good, the removal of so many trees gives the course a really different visual appeal.

[JLaws_2929]

When are the rates anticipated to increase?

[tboh]

1 hour ago, davep043 said:

I had this impression when I played it just before Thanksgiving.  The turf is still growing in through many areas, the areas off of the course (clubhouse, practice range) are still a work in progress, but the changes made look great to me.  The greens have a lot of contour, the mini-verde grass on the greens is already good, the removal of so many trees gives the course a really different visual appeal.

So definitely good to play tho? 

 

When I was down last spring went over & cancelled just bc of how much was going on ...

 

Man when it's done it will be tough to match that Trio of courses

[davep043]

31 minutes ago, tboh said:

So definitely good to play tho? 

 

When I was down last spring went over & cancelled just bc of how much was going on ...

 

Man when it's done it will be tough to match that Trio of courses

Oh, it was fine to play.  I don't think the bulk of the work was done until maybe June, but it was mostly grown in by mid-November when we were there..  We played all three in a row, had a blast, although one guy kept muttering something about " *%&@*$&@# Donald Ross %^*@&@^$&% Donald Ross" by the end.  But then we played Tobacco Road, and all of a sudden Ross looked like a good guy to him.

1 hour ago, JLaws_2929 said:

When are the rates anticipated to increase?

You can check that out for yourself here:

https://www.southernpinesgolfclub.com/courses/

 

 

 

[tboh]

2 minutes ago, davep043 said:

Oh, it was fine to play.  I don't think the bulk of the work was done until maybe June, but it was mostly grown in by mid-November when we were there..  We played all three in a row, had a blast, although one guy kept muttering something about " *%&@*$&@# Donald Ross %^*@&@^$&% Donald Ross" by the end.  But then we played Tobacco Road, and all of a sudden Ross looked like a good guy to him.

You can check that out for yourself here:

https://www.southernpinesgolfclub.com/courses/

 

 

 

I loved it when it was a goat track so now I'm salivating & can't wait ... 2.5 months out

 

Thanks

[davep043]

2 minutes ago, tboh said:

I loved it when it was a goat track so now I'm salivating & can't wait ... 2.5 months out

 

Thanks

Have fun.  I'll be there around the same time, playing in the Golfer's Journal event at the Pines,  Mid, Southern, and Needles.

[JLaws_2929]

14 minutes ago, davep043 said:

Oh, it was fine to play.  I don't think the bulk of the work was done until maybe June, but it was mostly grown in by mid-November when we were there..  We played all three in a row, had a blast, although one guy kept muttering something about " *%&@*$&@# Donald Ross %^*@&@^$&% Donald Ross" by the end.  But then we played Tobacco Road, and all of a sudden Ross looked like a good guy to him.

You can check that out for yourself here:

https://www.southernpinesgolfclub.com/courses/

 

 

 

Oh my!  Thanks for sharing might have to get over there next month

[cferguson5]

Having a hard time booking a round at any of the pines course as an out of resort guest. Anyone have any tips on how to book in advance? Need two tee times on Saturday April 15th. 

[Looper34]

8 hours ago, cferguson5 said:

Having a hard time booking a round at any of the pines course as an out of resort guest. Anyone have any tips on how to book in advance? Need two tee times on Saturday April 15th. 

Did you call the individual pro shops for a tee time? 

[davep043]

On 3/21/2023 at 10:56 PM, cferguson5 said:

Having a hard time booking a round at any of the pines course as an out of resort guest. Anyone have any tips on how to book in advance? Need two tee times on Saturday April 15th. 

I know that Talamore Travel can make golf-only bookings, you might at least give them a call.  I don't know what they'll do if you're only looking to book a single day's golf.  April 15 is smack dab in the middle of peak demand times in the Pinehurst area.