Pinehurst No. 2
Donald Ross's masterpiece. Host of more USGA championships than any other course. The shaved surrounds around the greens are unlike anything else in the US.
$400–$550
North Carolina · Sandhills
Pinehurst Golf — The Complete Sandhills Guide
Pinehurst is American golf's spiritual home. Donald Ross walked these sand-scrub hills and built something that has outlasted fashion, trends, and the endless churn of golf course design. Today the Sandhills region hosts nine Pinehurst Resort courses, Mid Pines, Pine Needles, Southern Pines Golf Club, and dozens of other layouts — all within 20 minutes of each other.
Best time to visit
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Number of courses in region
40+
Nearest airport
RDU 70 mi · CLT 80 mi
Typical trip length
3–5 days
Top Courses
Mid Pines Inn Golf Club
Donald Ross, 1921. One of the most underrated Ross designs in the country. The 1920s inn is pure charm.
$175–$225
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
Host of the US Women's Open three times. Classic Sandhills routing through the longleaf pines.
$175–$225
Southern Pines Golf Club
Restored and reopened to consistent acclaim. The most affordable of the sister courses and often the best-conditioned.
$125–$165
Pinehurst No. 4
Redesigned by Gil Hanse, rapidly becoming many visitors' favorite Pinehurst course.
$300–$450
Where to Stay
- The Carolina Hotel at Pinehurst(855) 235-8507
- The Holly Inn at Pinehurst(855) 235-8507
- Mid Pines Inn(800) 323-2114
- Pine Needles Lodge(800) 747-7272
Arrangements
2 guests
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Insider Tips
- 01Play No. 2 first. You'll spend the rest of the trip thinking about it.
- 02The surrounds at No. 2 will humiliate you. Bump-and-run is the correct play — don't try to pitch from the shaved areas.
- 03Mid Pines and Pine Needles are a natural pair — across the road from each other. Play both in a single day.
- 04The Donald Ross Bar at Pinehurst is non-negotiable, even if you're staying off-property.
- 05Don't skip Southern Pines GC — the value play of the region and often better-conditioned than courses charging twice the price.
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