Pine Needles Southern Pines, North Carolina
Pine Needles is a par-71 public course in Southern Pines, North Carolina, playing 6,917 yards from the Medal Tees tees with a rating of 73.9 and slope of 134.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,917 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.9 / 134 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.2010, -79.3878 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medal Tees | 6,917 | 71 | 73.9 | 134 |
| Ross Tees | 6,372 | 71 | 76.7 | 135 |
| Regular Tees | 5,966 | 71 | 74.3 | 130 |
| Executive Tees | 5,341 | 71 | 70.2 | 120 |
| Forward Tees | 4,897 | 71 | 68.1 | 116 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medal Tees 73.9/134 | 500 | 465 | 145 | 395 | 209 | 450 | 445 | 352 | 377 | 3338 | 521 | 412 | 431 | 204 | 439 | 523 | 177 | 455 | 417 | 3579 | 6917 |
| Ross Tees 76.7/135 | 482 | 440 | 134 | 355 | 189 | 400 | 392 | 341 | 367 | 3100 | 482 | 371 | 343 | 184 | 397 | 483 | 168 | 436 | 408 | 3272 | 6372 |
| Regular Tees 74.3/130 | 466 | 412 | 126 | 327 | 167 | 370 | 346 | 317 | 352 | 2883 | 463 | 315 | 326 | 157 | 376 | 473 | 159 | 416 | 398 | 3083 | 5966 |
| Executive Tees 70.2/120 | 452 | 373 | 121 | 272 | 115 | 308 | 316 | 283 | 258 | 2498 | 444 | 309 | 306 | 131 | 339 | 463 | 127 | 371 | 353 | 2843 | 5341 |
| Forward Tees 68.1/116 | 425 | 368 | 108 | 262 | 109 | 301 | 311 | 277 | 252 | 2413 | 349 | 287 | 252 | 125 | 335 | 396 | 118 | 325 | 297 | 2484 | 4897 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Medal Tees (6,917 yards, 73.9/134)
Course rating 2.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Regular Tees (5,966 yards, 74.3/130)
951 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Forward Tees (4,897 yards, 68.1/116)
2,020 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 523 yards. 2 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 145 yards. 108 from the Forward Tees tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Pine Needles?
Pine Needles has a course rating of 73.9 and slope of 134 from the back tees. From the Forward Tees tees, the rating is 68.1 with a slope of 116.
How long is Pine Needles?
From the back tees, Pine Needles plays 6,917 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Pine Needles?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 450-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Pine Needles?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Medal Tees tees (6,917 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Forward Tees tees (4,897 yards).
Is Pine Needles public or private?
Pine Needles is a public golf course in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Pine Needles?
Nearby courses include Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, Woodbridge Golf Links, Mid Pines (Southern Pines), Knollwood Fairways.
Is there a yardage book for Pine Needles?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Pine Needles with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Pine Needles?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Pine Needles for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Pine Needles have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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