Pinehurst No. 2, Pinehurst Golf
North Carolina, USA
Pinehurst No. 2 course overview
Widely considered to be Donald Ross’ greatest design of his 400 plus courses, Pinehurst No. 2 is the crowning jewel at Pinehurst Resort. From its opening in 1907 until he died in 1948, Ross was constantly tweaking and improving upon his masterpiece.
The most notable feature is the crowned and undulating greens, widely considered to be some of the best in the world. A long layout at 7588 yards from the ‘U.S. Open tees’ but not considered a difficult driving course, great approach-play and a solid short game are needed to tackle these greens and to score well.
Pinehurst No. 2 has deservingly hosted multiple U.S. Opens (the late Payne Stewart’s victory in 1999 being one of the most remembered) and a significant number of other professional and amateur tournaments throughout the years. A renovation in 2010 by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw restored the strategic and natural elements that Ross originally envisioned for the course. Pinehurst No.2 is simply a ‘must-play’ for all.
Signature Hole
The 18th on Pinehurst No. 2 is probably the most iconic on the golf course. A long par-4 played slightly uphill to an elevated green. From the tee, you either play short of the fairway crest which leaves a long, blind approach or carry to the top of the hill and are left with a short iron into the green. It’s a great finish, made even more so by the famous statue of the late Payne Stewart immortalizing the fist-pump he gave as he holed the winning putt in the 1999 U.S. Open.
Did You Know?
In 2005 Michael Campbell came all the way from sectional qualifying to become the U.S. Open Champion at Pinehurst No.2.
In 2014, Pinehurst No.2 hosted the men’s and women’s U.S. Open Championships in consecutive weeks.
Accommodation near Pinehurst No. 2
The Carolina at Pinehurst
The Carolina is the focal point of Pinehurst Resort and features 230 charming guest rooms, multiple dining options, and plenty of activities to keep you occupied off the course.
The Holly Inn at Pinehurst Resort
The first hotel at Pinehurst Resort, the Holly Inn houses 82 guest rooms and suites. The guest rooms feature modern amenities while being decorated in a way that transports guests to the early 1900s.
The Manor at Pinehurst Resort
Completely renovated inside and out in 2019, The Manor at Pinehurst Resort offers 43 well-appointed and sizable guest rooms.
