Forest Creek Golf Club

Forest Creek Golf Club is a private club in the Sandhills of North Carolina featuring two Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole courses. The South Course opened first and quickly earned recognition as one of the finest private courses in the state, routed through towering longleaf pines on gently rolling Sandhills terrain.

The club is notable for Fazio's personal connection. Forest Creek is reportedly the only golf club where Fazio himself holds a membership, underscoring his regard for the property. The North Course underwent an extensive Fazio-led restoration, reopening in 2021 with modernized playing surfaces.

The South Course has also been undergoing restoration combining Fazio's original vision with advanced agronomic science. Forest Creek offers an exclusive alternative to nearby Pinehurst Resort, attracting members who value privacy and premier Fazio design.

Forest Creek offers two distinct Tom Fazio experiences in a secluded Sandhills setting. The South Course is consistently ranked among the best private courses in North Carolina. Both courses are routed through longleaf pines with no outside distractions.

Conditioning is exceptional. The courses are walkable and the private club atmosphere is relaxed and understated compared to the busier resort environment at nearby Pinehurst.

The Sandhills terrain creates firm and fast conditions that reward a ground game. Running approach shots onto greens is often more effective than aerial attacks. Waste areas can be played with grounded clubs.

Fazio's greens feature subtle contours more complex than they appear. Avoid being above the hole, as downhill putts on these surfaces can be treacherously fast.