Pinehurst No. 2 North Carolina
Pinehurst No. 2 is a par-63 public course in North Carolina, playing 7,588 yards from the U. S. Open Tees tees with a rating of 76.5 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 63 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,588 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 76.5 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.1917, -79.4607 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U. S. Open Tees | 7,588 | 72 | 76.5 | 138 |
| Blue Tees | 6,961 | 72 | 73.7 | 133 |
| Blue/White Hybrid | 6,641 | 72 | 71.9 | 130 |
| White Tees | 6,307 | 72 | 76.6 | 137 |
| White/Green Hybrid | 5,949 | 72 | 74.4 | 131 |
| Green Tees | 5,771 | 72 | 73.3 | 129 |
| Red Tees | 5,302 | 72 | 70.3 | 127 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U. S. Open Tees 76.5/138 | 402 | 507 | 387 | 529 | 576 | 242 | 424 | 502 | 191 | 3760 | 617 | 483 | 484 | 385 | 473 | 202 | 528 | 205 | 451 | 3828 | 7588 |
| Blue Tees 73.7/133 | 393 | 439 | 350 | 474 | 508 | 203 | 393 | 469 | 174 | 3403 | 580 | 455 | 419 | 375 | 433 | 183 | 513 | 185 | 415 | 3558 | 6961 |
| Blue/White Hybrid 71.9/130 | 393 | 411 | 350 | 434 | 508 | 178 | 393 | 469 | 148 | 3284 | 580 | 375 | 360 | 375 | 433 | 170 | 513 | 185 | 366 | 3357 | 6641 |
| White Tees 76.6/137 | 376 | 411 | 330 | 434 | 462 | 178 | 385 | 440 | 148 | 3164 | 455 | 375 | 360 | 358 | 419 | 170 | 478 | 162 | 366 | 3143 | 6307 |
| White/Green Hybrid 74.4/131 | 376 | 411 | 330 | 326 | 432 | 170 | 313 | 440 | 148 | 2946 | 455 | 375 | 360 | 358 | 347 | 153 | 437 | 152 | 366 | 3003 | 5949 |
| Green Tees 73.3/129 | 366 | 390 | 309 | 326 | 432 | 170 | 313 | 419 | 140 | 2865 | 438 | 358 | 336 | 327 | 347 | 153 | 437 | 152 | 358 | 2906 | 5771 |
| Red Tees 70.3/127 | 340 | 342 | 283 | 316 | 417 | 116 | 306 | 400 | 124 | 2644 | 421 | 320 | 293 | 278 | 337 | 124 | 411 | 145 | 329 | 2658 | 5302 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: U. S. Open Tees (7,588 yards, 76.5/138)
Course rating 4.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White Tees (6,307 yards, 76.6/137)
1,281 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.6 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red Tees (5,302 yards, 70.3/127)
2,286 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 191 yards. 124 from the Red Tees tees.
Stroke index 2.
Tournaments at Pinehurst No. 2
Playing an event at Pinehurst No. 2? The field that shows up with a plan has the edge. Run the strategy engine on this course for your handicap and your bag, and walk to the first tee already knowing every number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Pinehurst No. 2?
Pinehurst No. 2 has a course rating of 76.5 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Red Tees tees, the rating is 70.3 with a slope of 127.
How long is Pinehurst No. 2?
From the back tees, Pinehurst No. 2 plays 7,588 yards. The course is par 63 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Pinehurst No. 2?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 529-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Pinehurst No. 2?
For handicaps 0-10, play the U. S. Open Tees tees (7,588 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red Tees tees (5,302 yards).
Is Pinehurst No. 2 public or private?
Pinehurst No. 2 is a public golf course in North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Pinehurst No. 2?
Nearby courses include Pinehurst No. 4, The Cradle, Pinehurst Course No.7, Pinehurst Course No.1.
Is there a yardage book for Pinehurst No. 2?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Pinehurst No. 2 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 Pinehurst No. 2?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Pinehurst No. 2 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.
What tournaments are played at Pinehurst No. 2?
Pinehurst No. 2 hosts the 2027 U.S. Women's Amateur (in 2027-08), the North & South Amateur (annually), the North & South Women's Amateur (annually). Playing an event here? Build your game plan before you arrive: the Yards strategy engine runs shot dispersion and strokes gained for your handicap on every hole.
Does Pinehurst No. 2 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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