Legacy Golf Links

A difficult track, but not the best course conditions, especially for being in the heart of North Carolina golf. The practice facilities are so-so, and the course has all sorts of potential, but I have yet to play this track when the course is in tip-top shape.

Aberdeen is located on the edge of Pinehurst, NC which is truly the home of golf. When travelling to the area, you have the ability to play every type of golf course imaginable, and the majority of them are in great condition year-round but not Legacy. The layout is somewhat quirky on the front 9, but the back 9 has a more traditional layout, and is by far the more difficult of the two nines. The front 9 is the longer of the two sides, but it really does not play to the length. Packed with quirky dog-legs, it really takes away from the true distance posted on the scorecard. The par 5 second is the only par 5 on the course that is not always reach able in two shots, which does allow for golfers to put up a pretty strong score on the par 5s while visiting Legacy. The par 3s are nothing to be intimidated by, with a 7 iron being about the longest club needed to safely reach each of them in one. The par 4s are what do protect the golf course, and provide a bit of a challenge to golfers of all abilities. With 6 par 4s totaling over 400 yards, and the monster 18th hole, you have to be very careful when approaching these holes during your round. The tree lined fairways add a bit of a challenge when trying to place a deep drive down the middle, and the 18th hole provides a great ending to the day. Dont let the iffy conditions of this course hold you back from visiting a potential Aberdeen masterpiece.