The Carolina Golf Course Review - Whispering Pines, NC

The Carolina is a public course in Whispering Pines, NC, just 3 or 4 miles from Pinehurst.  Designed by Arnold Palmer, The Carolina is a challenging course from any tee box, requiring fairly straight and accurate shots on a lot of the holes.  Back tees - about 7,000 yards (73.2/142), Mid tees - 6,500 (71.6/134), Men's tees - 6,000 (69.8/122).  Terrain is flat to slightly hilly.  Greens are tough and protected by hazards on a lot of holes.  This is a great course even if you are an average golfer like me, but unlike a lot of other Pinehurst area courses, balls hit into the woods are probably gone for good on most holes.  Hit the clubs that you hit the straightest.  Rates are very reasonable.  I played last Sunday afternoon for $45 including cart, and the fee is only $25 on weekdays after 4 o'clock.  I got these deals by going to the website and printing out a coupon (thecarolina.com).  In high season, rates might be slightly higher, but are still among the lowest in the area.  They have a pro shop and a grill - both are adequate but nothing fancy.  The practice range is poor, so don't go there if all you want to do it hit some balls.  The Carolina is a gated community that has just never gotten off the ground.  The Developer did a great job with the entrance and the golf course, but never built a clubhouse or any other amenities.  There are only about 12 houses in the community.  At some point, that will change because The Carolina is convenient to just about everything - Pinehurst and Southern Pines are both only about 4 miles away.  Whispering Pines itself is a great place to live.  It is not a bad drive to Fort Bragg for families who want to live in the Pinehurst area and send their children to the Moore County Schools, which are great.  For info about real estate or golf at The Carolina or anywhere in the Pinehurst area, give us a call toll free at 800-788-8814 or visit us on the web at http://www.mcdevitttownandcountry.com