Pinehurst North Carolina
Pinehurst is a par-70 resort course in North Carolina, playing 7,588 yards from the Gold Tees tees with a rating of 76.5 and slope of 138. Designed by Donald Ross / Coore & Crenshaw (1907). Pinehurst No. 2 is the Donald Ross masterpiece famous for its iconic turtleback greens, native wiregrass waste areas, and hosting more USGA championships than any other course.
Course Overview
| Type | Resort |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,588 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 76.5 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Architect | Donald Ross / Coore & Crenshaw |
| Year | 1907 |
| Location | North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.1832, -79.4756 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Tees | 7,063 | 6,458 | 72 | 73.9 | 139 |
| Blue Tees | 6,652 | 6,083 | 72 | 72 | 135 |
| White Tees | 6,247 | 5,712 | 72 | 70 | 131 |
| White/Green Hybrid | 5,916 | 5,410 | 72 | 68.4 | 125 |
| Green Tees | 5,692 | 5,205 | 72 | 67.7 | 121 |
| Green/Red Hybrid | 5,360 | 4,901 | 72 | 66 | 117 |
| Red Tees | 5,064 | 4,631 | 72 | 64.5 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Tees 73.9/139 | 358 | 552 | 379 | 462 | 140 | 598 | 366 | 228 | 437 | 3520 | 439 | 575 | 365 | 209 | 432 | 188 | 393 | 497 | 445 | 3543 | 7063 |
| Blue Tees 72/135 | 332 | 524 | 364 | 433 | 116 | 580 | 341 | 199 | 414 | 3303 | 412 | 565 | 353 | 186 | 384 | 165 | 374 | 486 | 424 | 3349 | 6652 |
| White Tees 70/131 | 320 | 498 | 349 | 402 | 96 | 558 | 319 | 176 | 390 | 3108 | 382 | 544 | 325 | 163 | 375 | 142 | 329 | 465 | 414 | 3139 | 6247 |
| White/Green Hybrid 68.4/125 | 320 | 498 | 334 | 402 | 96 | 424 | 319 | 151 | 324 | 2868 | 382 | 505 | 325 | 163 | 345 | 142 | 329 | 465 | 392 | 3048 | 5916 |
| Green Tees 67.7/121 | 302 | 484 | 334 | 375 | 83 | 424 | 309 | 151 | 324 | 2786 | 352 | 505 | 290 | 132 | 345 | 127 | 309 | 454 | 392 | 2906 | 5692 |
| Green/Red Hybrid 66/117 | 302 | 484 | 297 | 338 | 83 | 424 | 309 | 151 | 318 | 2706 | 335 | 426 | 290 | 132 | 303 | 127 | 289 | 454 | 298 | 2654 | 5360 |
| Red Tees 64.5/113 | 281 | 419 | 297 | 338 | 80 | 415 | 267 | 83 | 318 | 2498 | 335 | 426 | 278 | 126 | 303 | 113 | 289 | 398 | 298 | 2566 | 5064 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Gold Tees (7,063 yards, 73.9/139)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White/Green Hybrid (5,916 yards, 68.4/125)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Red Tees (5,064 yards, 64.5/113)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 5 (80 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the course at 598 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 140 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinehurst known for?
Pinehurst No. 2 is known as Donald Ross's masterpiece and the course that has hosted more USGA championships than any other in America. Its iconic turtleback greens shed errant approaches into surrounding swales, while native wiregrass and sandy waste areas frame wide fairways through the North Carolina Sandhills.
What is the slope and rating of Pinehurst?
Pinehurst has a course rating of 76.5 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Red Tees tees, the rating is 64.5 with a slope of 113.
How long is Pinehurst?
From the back tees, Pinehurst plays 7,588 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What tees should I play at Pinehurst?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold Tees tees (7,063 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red Tees tees (5,064 yards).
Is Pinehurst public or private?
Pinehurst is a resort golf course in North Carolina. Open to resort guests and public play.
What courses are near Pinehurst?
Nearby courses include Pinehurst Course No.1, Pinehurst No. 4, Pinehurst No. 2, Pinehurst Course No.7.
Is there a yardage book for Pinehurst?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Pinehurst 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.
Does Pinehurst have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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