Golf Communities in Pinehurst

Pinehurst Country Club Homes (Semi-Private) (Homes $150,000-$1,000,000+, Condos $60,000-$400,000)

The Pinehurst Resorts has 8 championship g course that was redesigned by Tom Fazio after the 1999 US Open.  Full membership includes play at the Pinehurst 1-6 golf courses (unlimited range balls), use of twenty-eight tennis courts (6 lighted), access to several pools, use of Lake Pinehurst marina and facilities, championship lawn bowling and croquet courts and the Members club and locker rooms.  Well-established men's and women's golf association with weekly tournaments.  Transfer Fee (#1-6) $12,000, dues - $315/month, no restaurant minimum. www.pinehurst.com

Pinehurst Fairwoods #7 Home (Semi-Private) (Homes $500,000-$1,000,000+)

In addition to Pinehurst #1-6, members can join Pinehurst # 7 for an additional $10K transfer fee and a monthly dues increase of $50.  Homes and lots that have an existing Pinehurst 1-7 membership can transfer the membership for $15,000.  Courses #8 is restricted to resort play. www.fairwoodson7.com

Country Club of North Carolina Homes (Private) (Homes $300,000-$1,000,000+)

Private gated community with 2/18-hole golf holes designed by Ellis Maples and Robert Trent Jones.   Golf courses sweep around the 64-acre natural Watson Lake and 1,850 acres of sandhill pines.  The Carolina course has consistently been rated in the world ranking.  Homeowners must be approved for CCNC membership prior to purchase.  Initiation fee � $44,000 (non-refundable), dues $450/mo, no restaurant minimum.  Social memberships $16,400 (non-refundable), $205/month dues (includes pool, tennis and use of clubhouse).  www.ccofnc.com

Forest Creek Real Estate Pinehurst (Private)  (Homes $500,000- $1,500,000+)

Private gated community located about two miles from the Village of Pinehurst.  Community has 2 championship Tom Fazio-designed golf courses and about 750 home sites.  Initiation Fee $65,000, Family membership $410/month.  Membership includes use of pool and tennis facilities. www.golfclubatlas.com/forest1.html

Talamore/MidSouth Homes (Semi-Private) (Homes $300,000-$1,000,000+)

Talamore and MidSouth Country Clubs combined in 2004 to offer a membership at two of the nicest clubs in the Carolinas.  Both courses are consistently rated among the finest golf courses in Moore County.  The greens are excellent and the courses have great layouts with several lakes and rolling hills.  Initiation fee for property owners $15,000, full family membership is $338/month.  www.talamore.com

Seven Lakes Homes (Semi-Private) (Homes $120,000-$800,000+)

Member-owned and operated private 18-hole country club with limited non-member play.  One of the nicest clubs in the Sandhills.  The cozy, friendly community is located 20 minutes from Pinehurst and has full recreational amenities, including swimming pool, lakes, tennis and health spa.  Initiation Fee - $2,000, Refundable equity - $1,500, dues � $240/mo.   www.sevenlakes.com

Pinewild Country Club Real Estate (Semi-Private) (Homes $400,000-$1,000,000+)

Private gated community (2,025 acres) with 2 18-hole golf courses designed by Gene Hamm and Gary Player.  Also includes a 9-hole par 3 course, driving range, 4 Har-Tru tennis courts and a 25-meter swimming pool.  Membership transfer fee with the purchase of a Pinewild home is $10,000.  Dues: Full Family $319/mo - Social $114/month.  www.pinewildcc.com

Whispering Pines Homes (Semi-Private) (Homes $200,000-$400,000+)

36-hole golf community designed by Ellis Maples.  Initiation Fee $3,000, dues $250/yr � membership allows for unlimited play at the Foxfire golf club.    www.whisperingpinesnc.com

Longleaf Country Club Homes (Semi-Private) (Homes $250,000-$500,000+, Condos 130,000+)

Residential 18-hole golf course community designed, owned and operated by Dan Maples.  No initiation fee on new homes, $2,500 transfer fee on resales, dues - $210/mo includes all green fees and use of clubhouse facilities, tennis courts, pool and exercise room, and no restaurant minimum (social membership is $98/month). www.danmaples.com/longleaf

National Golf Club Home (Semi-Private) (Homes $400,000-$700,000+)

Jack Nicklaus designed 18-hole golf course community.   The maintenance-free Villa condominiums start at $200K and the homes range from $400,000-1,000,000+.  Principal membership requires a $27,500 initiation fee (refundable on home resale) and yearly dues are $325/month. Membership includes unlimited greens fees and use of the clubhouse facilities, pool and tennis facilities.  www.nationalgolfclub.com

Beacon Ridge Country Club & Lake Auman Waterfront Real Estate (Semi-Private) (Homes $200,000-$1,000,000+, Condos $120,000)

Beacon Ridge has a 1,000-acre man-made lake and an 18-hole golf course designed by Gene Hamm set in rolling terrain located 20 minutes from the Pinehurst Village.  Membership transfer fee $2,000; membership fee $212/month. www.golfbeaconridge.com

Midland/Knollwood Country Clubs (Semi-Private) (Homes $170,000-$400,000+)

Midland and Knollwood each have 9-hole golf courses located on Midland Road in Southern Pines. Membership transfer fee - $3,000; monthly membership $100-135. www.homeofgolf.com/golfmap.htm

Southern Pines Elks Lodge and Golf Club Home (Semi-Private) 

Members must belong to the Elks Lodge, an active community service group.  Elks Lodge Fee - $200/yr ($50 application fee), Full Family Golf Membership $1200/yr, Single Membership $750/yr. http://home.pinehurst.net/spgc/spgc.htm

Foxfire Country Club Homes (Semi-Private) (Homes $150,000-$400,000+)

Foxfire Village is located 10 minutes from the Pinehurst and has 2 18-hole golf courses and driving range.  Golf initiation fee $3,000, Single membership $220/mo, Membership also allows for play at Whispering Pines.  www.foxfiregolfcc.com

The Carolina Homes (Homes $400,000+) New Arnold Palmer golf course community. Golf membership is Single Membership $65/month, Family Membership $85/month.  www.thecarolina.com

This article was written by Dale Heck, a Realtor� serving buyers and sellers of Pinehurst real estate in Moore County North Carolina. Dale services buyers interested in golf homes, condos and the private gated golf course communities including The Pinehurst Country Club, Forest Creek, Pinewild, CCNC, Fairwoods and MidSouth Country Clubs.   To learn more about Dale, take a look at his websites, http://www.pinehurstrealestatenc.com, http://www.pinehurstluxuryhomesnc.com, http://www.fortbragghomesnc.com, http://www.southernpineshorsefarmsncnc.com     where you will find additional articles, and current MLS listings.