About
Public golf course offering a swimming pool, event venue, and banquet hall.
Information regarding the specific temperatures of the pool(s) at Umstead Pines @ Willowhaven Golf & Swim Club is not publicly available.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The golf course is overwhelmingly praised as an 'awesome' and 'beautiful' hidden gem, often cited as one of the best public courses. Reviewers consistently highlight its great layout, excellent condition, and meticulous maintenance, noting its ability to handle rain well. The staff, including specific mentions of Fran and Steve, receives high marks for being 'awesome,' 'super cool,' and 'helpful.' A standout feature is the GPS screens on each cart, providing distance, safety tracking, and food ordering. While generally offering a good pace of play, one review noted variable slow play. Pricing is mostly considered reasonable, though one reviewer found it a bit high. Minor issues like small tine aeration (which was disclosed) and ongoing clubhouse renovations were mentioned but did not detract significantly from the overall positive experience.
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accessible Entrance
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Listing Reviews
April 26th, 2025Avery Mathis
Great staff and a nice track will play there often 👍
September 2nd, 2025Tyler Vidmar
Umstead Pines is a hidden gem in north Durham. Always kept up well and pace of play is great. Easily one of the best public courses in the triangle.
August 29th, 2025David Cotton
Awesome course, maybe one of the best public courses I have played. Great layout and in great shape despite the small tine aeration which they were completely upfront with on the phone when booking.
December 30th, 2020steve long
Beautiful course. Staff is awesome! Fran and Steve are super cool and helpful! A hidden gem, this course has GPS screens on each cart, You instantly know how far you are to the whole and can see other players ahead of you, a great safety tool, as well as order food after your great round! It would be five stars except for the price and variable slow play.
March 13th, 2022Jonathan Ptachcinski
Will give it 5 stars based on what I expect the conditions to be like in warmer weather. You can tell the course is well cared for and even though it had a rained a LOT there was not a lot of standing water or super soggy spots. Greens were in good condition considering early March play. They're renovating parts of the clubhouse but assume this will be done for later spring. Staff is nice and price isn't too high so I'll definitely be back!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
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| Monday | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
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