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?
Handicap 0-10: Gold Tees (7,063 yards, 73.9/139)
Course rating 1.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White/Green Hybrid (5,916 yards, 68.4/125)
1,147 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red Tees (5,064 yards, 64.5/113)
1,999 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the card at 598 yards. 23 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 140 yards. 80 from the Red Tees tees.
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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 The Cradle, Pinehurst Course No.1, Pinehurst No. 4, Pinehurst No. 2.
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.
How do you play Pinehurst?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst 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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