Knollwood Fairways & Driving occupies a compact tract of sandy Carolina soil just outside Southern Pines, where gently rolling fairways thread between stands of longleaf pine and occasional hardwoods. The course was built on land that once formed part of the historic Knollwood estate, and several original brick estate structures still border the opening holes. Bermuda-grass tees transition to tight, well-drained fairways that run firm in dry weather and collect morning dew in low pockets. Small, slightly crowned greens are guarded by modest bunkers filled with local sand; subtle contours reward careful reading rather than power. A compact driving range and short-game area sit adjacent to the first tee, sharing the same irrigation reservoir that keeps the putting surfaces receptive. The property’s tree-lined perimeter buffers road noise, while the absence of residential development along most holes preserves an open, park-like feel.