One of the NC Golf Panel s Top 100 and named a Must Play by PGA Professionals Guide to Travel Journey back to golf from its beginnings on this classic 1906 layout with few forced carries and many greens open in front to allow for bump and run shots Especially lovely in spring it is also ideal in winter when the sandy soil drains well and winter stretches the course making it play more like Donald Ross intended Nearby lodging at Southern Pines sister club The Country Club of Whispering Pines offers packages from 199 pp do including golf breakfast daily maid wireless Internet pool tennis and fitness center Full service restaurant bar meeting rooms outdoor deck and 50 seat banquet room available