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Pinehurst / Southern Pines, NC (Extended)
The Golf Capital of the World — and it earns the title. Pinehurst No. 2 is hosting the 2024 US Open (men's and women's). 40+ courses in a 15-mile radius. Stay at the resort and play 3-4 different Pinehurst courses, then supplement with the outstanding public and semi-private options around Southern Pines.
Per person / day
$200–$650
Best months
Mar–Nov
Group size
4-12 players
Sample trip
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Top courses
Where you'll play
Pinehurst No. 2
The cathedral of American golf. Host of multiple US Opens. Donald Ross's masterpiece, restored by Coore/Crenshaw in 2011 with native sand areas and wire grass. Caddie strongly recommended ($60+tip). Must stay at resort to play.
Pinehurst No. 4
Gil Hanse redesign (2018). Many consider it the best playing experience at Pinehurst now. Wide fairways, strategic bunkering, incredible greens. Host of 2019 US Amateur.
Tobacco Road
Mike Strantz's wild, divisive masterpiece. Blind shots, massive sand waste areas, love-it-or-hate-it design. 20 min from Pinehurst. Not for everyone but unforgettable.
Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club
Donald Ross design restored by Kyle Franz. Sister course to Pine Needles. Classic golden-age golf. Intimate boutique resort feel.
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
Donald Ross design. Hosted 3 US Women's Opens. Sister to Mid Pines. Walking encouraged. Beautiful club with the Peggy Kirk Bell legacy.
From captains who've been
Insider tips
No. 2 gets all the press, but No. 4 (Gil Hanse) might be the more enjoyable round. Play both.
Tobacco Road is either the best or worst round of your life. There is no middle ground. Play it.
Book a Pinehurst resort package for 3+ rounds — the per-round price drops significantly.
Walking is strongly encouraged at Pinehurst. Get a caddie for No. 2 — they know the green contours you can't see.
Mid Pines is the hidden star. Recently restored to pristine Donald Ross condition at half the price of No. 2.
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