Best public golf courses in Sanford, NC

The best public golf course in the Sanford area is Talamore Golf Resort in Southern Pines. These 19 courses are all open to the public, ranked by our overall rating.

1. 1Talamore Golf ResortSouthern Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,681 yds9.5
2. 2Tobacco Road Golf CourseSanford, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,557 yds9.5
3. 3Pine Needles Lodge & Golf ClubSouthern Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,939 yds9.1
4. 4Quail Ridge Golf CourseSanford, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,783 yds9.1
5. 5Sanford Golf CourseSanford, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,281 yds8.9
6. 6Keith Hills Golf ClubBuies Creek, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,629 yds8.5
7. 7Carolina Trace Country ClubSanford, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,197 yds8.5
8. 8Mid Pines Inn & Golf ClubSouthern Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,670 yds8.4
9. 9Longleaf Golf & Family ClubSouthern Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,667 yds8.3
10. 10Anderson Creek ClubSpring Lake, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,240 yds8.2
11. 11Hyland Golf ClubSouthern Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,499 yds7.9
12. 12Woodlake Resort and Country ClubVass, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,255 yds7.8
13. 13Carolina Lakes Golf ClubSanford, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,054 yds7.3
14. 14The Golf Club at Chapel RidgePittsboro, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,143 yds7.1
15. 15The Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf ClubChapel Hill, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,000 yds6.3
16. 16The Country Club of Whispering PinesWhispering Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,156 yds6.3
17. 17The Woods Golf ClubWhispering Pines, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,011 yds6.0
18. Midland Country ClubPinehurst, NC · Public · 9 holes · 6,000 yds8.1
19. Twin Lakes Golf CourseChapel Hill, NC · Public · 9 holes · 6,004 yds7.1

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Updated October 2026