Pinehurst No. 4 stands as a testament to modern championship golf design, reimagined by Gil Hanse in 2018 after decades of shifting identities. The course has finally found its true expression as a bold statement of pure, timeless Carolina Sandhills golf. Where No. 2 dominates through subtlety and tradition, No. 4 announces itself through dramatically rolling topography, expansive fairways, and strategic sand hazards that weave through native longleaf pines. Following a comprehensive renovation, the course earned "Best New Course" honors and hosted the 2019 U.S. Amateur, validating Hanse's vision of a design that complements rather than competes with its legendary neighbor.
The 7,227-yard layout showcases strategic risk-reward opportunities throughout, with particularly memorable holes like the island green complex of the 12th and 13th holes that sit adjacent to an irrigation pond. The course features Bermuda grass greens with genuine contours and movement, demanding precision and course management from players of every skill level. Cart paths are restricted to designated routes on No. 4, making walking the preferred and most rewarding way to experience the property.
Playing No. 4 offers an immersive experience in the Sandhills landscape—the natural rolling terrain, dramatic elevation changes, and vistas across native sandhills create a sense of place that separates this design from conventional resort courses. Groups will find a compelling destination that delivers championship-level challenge without the austere personality of No. 2, while the caddie program—second to none in American golf—elevates the experience through local knowledge and personal attention.
At the heart of the Pinehurst Resort's vast 2,000-acre property, No. 4 sits within reach of ten championship courses, luxury accommodations, world-class dining, and a spa facility designed for post-round rejuvenation. The entire Sandhills region offers nearly 40 courses within 15 miles, making it the deepest concentration of quality golf anywhere in America.
Gil Hanse's 2018 redesign showcasing rolling topography, bold bunkering, and championship-caliber conditioning across 7,227 yards of Carolina Sandhills golf.
Pinehurst Resort offers four historic hotels plus cottages, villas, and condos. The flagship Carolina Hotel, known as the "Queen of the South," features 230 Four-Diamond rooms and suites, a championship breakfast buffet, heated pool complex, and spa. The Holly Inn, Pinehurst's original 1895 hotel, provides boutique charm in the village center. The Manor offers contemporary luxury with historic character. Carolina Villas feature four-unit configurations ideal for foursomes and groups. Condos and cottages provide additional flexibility for larger parties.