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Planning a Pinehurst golf trip

Ten numbered courses, a par-3 short course, and a U.S. Open venue at the center of it all. What to play and how to lay out the days.

Last updated October 19, 2026. Facts and prices come from the resort's own website on that date (sources below). Always confirm with the resort before you book. ForeLeft! isn't affiliated with the resort.

Pinehurst No. 2

No. 2 is Donald Ross's course, opened in 1907 and renovated by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. It plays as a par 70 at up to 7,588 yards. It hosted the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open in back-to-back weeks in 2014, the 2024 U.S. Open, and the 1999 U.S. Open won by Payne Stewart. The resort says it has hosted more single golf championships than any other course in America.

The courses

CourseOpenedPar
No. 1189870
No. 2190770
No. 3191068
No. 4191972
No. 5196172
No. 6197972
No. 7198672
No. 8199672
No. 9201472
No. 10202470
The Cradle (short course)201727 (9 holes, 789 yards)

The resort lists No. 11 as opening in 2027. For designers, yardages and current rates on the other courses, check the resort's course pages; rates change by season and package.

A sample three-day itinerary (group of 8)

  • Day 1: arrive, afternoon round on one of the numbered courses, then The Cradle before dinner.
  • Day 2: No. 2 in the morning. Leave the afternoon free or play a second course.
  • Day 3: No. 10 or No. 4, then travel.

Save No. 2 for the middle of the trip so the group is warmed up. The Cradle is an easy way to get all eight of you in one game; run a skins game there.

Lodging and dining

Resort lodging includes The Carolina Hotel, The Manor, the Holly Inn, the Magnolia Inn, villas, condos and the Cottages at No. 8. Dining options on the resort's site include The Deuce, The Tavern and Pinehurst Brewing Company.

Bringing it together

Resort confirmations usually arrive as a long email or PDF. See ForeLeft!'s AI import turn one into a day-by-day schedule, then set up the team games and let everyone score live.

Sources

FAQ

How many courses does Pinehurst have?

The resort lists ten numbered courses (No. 1 through No. 10), The Cradle short course, and No. 11 opening in 2027.

Who designed Pinehurst No. 2?

Donald Ross. It opened in 1907 and was renovated by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.

What is the par at Pinehurst No. 2?

Par 70, at up to 7,588 yards, according to the resort.

What is The Cradle at Pinehurst?

A 9-hole short course of 789 yards (par 27) that opened in 2017.

Already booked?

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