Tobacco Road Golf Club

Tobacco Road is a Mike Strantz masterpiece situated approximately 20 miles to the north of Southern Pines and Pinehurst Village. You arrive through farmhouse gates and wind your way through the property until reaching an idyllic clubhouse sat amongst the pines. A classic North Carolina setting!

A warm southern welcome greets you as you enter an open-plan layout where the pro-shop, snack bar, sofas and open fireplace vented by an antique double-flue tobacco curer create a very homely feel. With rocking chairs on the back porch, you can enjoy a beer and watch all the action on the 18th green.

Hit some warmup shots on the range before making your way to the first tee where an experience like no other awaits on the Tobacco Road Course.

Golf Course at Tobacco Road overview

Ranked the 5th best course in North Carolina according to Top 100 Courses, the land originally worked on by tobacco farmers is now one of golf's most picturesque courses. Known for pushing the boundaries in design, Mike Strantz cut through the sand quarries and natural landscape to create a course that has been described as ‘Pine Valley on steroids’.

With five sets of tees, all golfers can take on the course at a length they feel comfortable with, however, it was always Strantz’s goal to test “a player’s eye, determination, and wits”, and he does this in abundance at Tobacco Road. Vast sandy waste areas, blind tee shots and elevation changes both into greens and off the tee create not only a spectacular golf course but one that is truly unique. It is an absolute ‘must-play’ when heading to North Carolina on a golf vacation.

Signature Hole

Every hole is a unique challenge and it would be fair to say there are 18 signature holes out on the golf course. However here are a few to look out for...

• 4th hole: A lengthy par-5 sees the fairway turn dramatically to the left around a huge waste area.
• 11th hole: Another par-5 that plays hard to the right around what can only be described as a sandpit that drops 40 feet below the fairway.
• 14th hole: From the back tees this par-3 stretches to a huge 194 yards from an elevated position to a two-tiered green. A lake awaits right for any mis-hit shot and bunkers protect the hole if you bail to the left.

Post round

After your round, relax on the clubhouse porch with a refreshing drink and take in the views across the 18th green. The laid-back atmosphere perfectly reflects the character of Tobacco Road itself, welcoming, distinctive, and memorable. Whether discussing the course's daring design, reliving your favorite shots, or simply soaking up the surroundings, the clubhouse provides the ideal setting to round off an unforgettable day of golf.

Location

Tobacco Road Golf Club is situated in Sanford, North Carolina, at the heart of the famous Sandhills region. Conveniently located between Raleigh and Pinehurst, it is an essential stop on any North Carolina golf itinerary. The course is within easy reach of the area's renowned golf resorts while offering a completely unique experience that stands apart from its neighbors.

Our view

Tobacco Road is one of those rare courses that feels like an adventure from the moment you arrive. It is bold, dramatic and completely unlike anything else in the Pinehurst area, with Mike Strantz’s imagination on show at every turn. Blind shots, huge sandy waste areas, elevation changes and wildly creative green complexes make it a course that asks questions on every hole, but that is all part of the fun.

This is not a place for a quiet, straightforward round. It is a course to embrace, talk about and remember long after you have left. For golfers looking to add something truly distinctive to their North Carolina golf vacation, Tobacco Road should be right at the top of the list.