North Carolina, USA

Pinehurst, North Carolina

The cradle of American golf, where Donald Ross's masterworks have hosted more USGA championships than anywhere else. The Village of Pinehurst feels like golf was always supposed to be this way — unhurried, beautiful, and deeply connected to the game's history.

Best time to visit: March – May and September – November

Featured Courses

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Pinehurst No. 2

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Donald Ross's masterpiece — dual US Open host and widely considered the finest public course in the country.

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Pinehurst No. 4

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Gil Hanse redesign of a Ross original — restored to golden-age naturalistic style and now hosting elite USGA events.

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Pinehurst No. 8

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Tom Fazio's modern addition to the resort — longer, bolder, and a fantastic complement to the Ross originals.

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Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club

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Donald Ross design across the road from Pine Needles — classic resort hotel course in immaculate condition.

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Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club

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Donald Ross design and USGA Women's Open host — beautifully natural wiregrass setting and welcoming atmosphere.

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Tobacco Road Golf Club

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Mike Strantz's cult favorite — wild, unconventional, and like nothing else in the Sandhills.

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Pinehurst No. 11

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The newest 18-hole course at Pinehurst — designed by Tom Doak as a tribute to the natural Sandhills terrain with wide fairways, creative green complexes, and a walking-only ethos.

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Southern Pines Golf Club

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A classic Donald Ross design recently restored to its original glory — a walkable, strategic gem in the heart of the Sandhills and one of the best public courses in North Carolina.

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Pinehurst No. 6

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Tom Fazio design through natural wiregrass and longleaf pine — arguably the most beautiful routing on the resort.

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Pinehurst No. 1

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The original Donald Ross layout — shorter and more historic feeling, perfect for a relaxed round between the bigger tests.

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Pinehurst No. 3

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Originally designed in 1910 and renovated by Coore & Crenshaw in 2017 — a short, strategic gem that plays through towering longleaf pines. One of the most enjoyable rounds at the resort.

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Pinehurst No. 5

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Ellis Maples design that offers a classic Sandhills experience — mature pines, rolling terrain, and one of the more forgiving resort courses at Pinehurst.

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Pinehurst No. 7

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Rees Jones design — one of the longer and more challenging resort courses at Pinehurst with well-guarded greens and a strong test from the back tees.

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Pinehurst No. 9

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Jack Nicklaus design that brings a different flavor to the resort — more open and modern than the classic Donald Ross layouts, with creative bunkering and strategic angles.

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Talamore Golf Club

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Rees Jones design in the heart of the Sandhills — a well-regarded public course with excellent conditions and a great complement to the Pinehurst Resort courses.

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Tot Hill Farm

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Mike Strantz design about an hour from downtown Pinehurst — dramatic elevation changes, creative shot-making, and one of the most unique courses in North Carolina. Worth the drive.

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Budget $

The Cradle

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Coore & Crenshaw's charming 9-hole short course at Pinehurst — walking only, naturally routed, and one of the most fun rounds imaginable.

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Legacy Golf Links

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Jack Nicklaus II design in Aberdeen — well-maintained public course with solid conditions and excellent value near Pinehurst.

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Bayonet at Puppy Creek

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A solid public course about 45 minutes from Pinehurst — worth the drive for a change of scenery and a well-maintained layout at an accessible price.

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Off the Course

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Tobacco Road
Southern Pines
Pinehurst Resort (all numbered courses)
Pine Needles

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