Pinehurst is not just a golf resort — it is the spiritual home of American golf. Founded in 1895 and shaped into legend by Donald Ross, who spent 40 years designing and refining the property, the village of Pinehurst and its collection of courses represent a pilgrimage every serious golfer should make.
No. 2 is the jewel — a Ross masterpiece of crowned greens and deceptive simplicity that has hosted the U.S. Open more times than any other venue. The turtleback putting surfaces are imitated around the world and surpassed by none. But don't overlook the rest of the portfolio: No. 4 (redesigned by Gil Hanse) is now considered one of the finest courses in the Southeast, and No. 8, a Rees Jones design through Carolina pines, provides genuine variety for multi-day stays.
The village itself is part of the appeal — strolling from the Carolina hotel to the Ryder Cup Bar for a nightcap, walking the village green, attending the Golf Advantage School. This is golf as a total lifestyle experience, and few places in the world do it better.
Donald Ross's masterpiece — 8x U.S. Open venue with legendary crowned greens
Gil Hanse redesign opened 2018 — bold, modern, and among the best in the Carolinas
Rees Jones design through Carolina pines — excellent walk, great variety
Tom Fazio design — resort-style playability perfect for higher handicappers in the group
A National Historic Landmark with 240 rooms, porches made for rocking chairs, and a dining room serving Southern classics. Golf packages include preferred tee times on No. 2.