Hardest golf courses in Sanford, NC

The hardest golf course in the Sanford area is Anderson Creek Club in Spring Lake. All 27, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Anderson Creek ClubSpring Lake, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,240 yds8.2
2. 2Carolina Trace Country ClubSanford, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,197 yds8.5
3. 3The Country Club of Whispering PinesWhispering Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,156 yds6.3
4. 4Pinehurst No. 8Pinehurst, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,063 yds9.7
5. 5Woodlake Resort and Country ClubVass, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,255 yds7.8
6. 6The Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf ClubChapel Hill, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,000 yds6.3
7. 712 OaksHolly Springs, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,105 yds9.2
8. 8Pinehurst No. 9Pinehurst, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,097 yds9.7
9. 9Pine Needles Lodge & Golf ClubSouthern Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,939 yds9.1
10. 10Forest Creek Golf ClubPinehurst, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,185 yds9.7
11. 11The Golf Club at Chapel RidgePittsboro, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,143 yds7.1
12. 12Quail Ridge Golf CourseSanford, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,783 yds9.1
13. 13Pinehurst No 6Pinehurst, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,998 yds9.6
14. 14Dormie ClubWest End, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,016 yds9.6
15. 15Talamore Golf ResortSouthern Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,681 yds9.5
16. 16Devils Ridge Golf ClubHolly Springs, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,858 yds8.9
17. 17Keith Hills Golf ClubBuies Creek, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,629 yds8.5
18. 18Tobacco Road Golf CourseSanford, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,557 yds9.5
19. 19Hyland Golf ClubSouthern Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,499 yds7.9
20. 20Siler City Country ClubSiler City, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,604 yds8.4
21. 21Mid Pines Inn & Golf ClubSouthern Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,670 yds8.4
22. 22Longleaf Golf & Family ClubSouthern Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,667 yds8.3
23. 23The Woods Golf ClubWhispering Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,011 yds6.0
24. 24Sanford Golf CourseSanford, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,281 yds8.9
25. 25Carolina Lakes Golf ClubSanford, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,054 yds7.3
26. Twin Lakes Golf CourseChapel Hill, NC · Public · 9 holes · 6,004 yds7.1
27. Midland Country ClubPinehurst, NC · Public · 9 holes · 6,000 yds8.1

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Updated November 2026