Built in 1921 and meticulously restored in 2013 by Kyle Franz, Mid Pines is one of golf's purest expressions of Donald Ross philosophy—a course that challenges without relying on length, and rewards cunning over raw power. The layout winds through towering Carolina pines across undulating terrain that transforms the otherwise modest yardage into a genuine test of shot-making. The rolling landscape creates strategic elevation changes that demand accuracy on approach shots; the greens feature dramatic false fronts and subtle undulations that make positioning everything. What began as a private retreat funded by Roaring Twenties millionaires is now a public course offering genuine value in an area saturated with marquee names. The historic Georgian-style inn framing the 18th hole adds old-world charm, with dining options ranging from casual Pop's Lounge to formal dining with views of the closing hole.
Iconic 1921 Donald Ross design restored in 2013, featuring 6,515 yards of strategic golf through Carolina pines with undulating terrain and false-front greens.
The historic Mid Pines Inn features 103 beautifully appointed rooms in a Georgian-style building dating to 1921, plus villa accommodations with kitchenettes overlooking the 4th green and 10th fairway. The main inn offers original antiques, a formal dining room, casual Pop's Lounge with views of the 18th, and an outdoor pool.