Pinehurst No. 2 Green Fees and Tee Times
The Donald Ross masterpiece in the North Carolina Sandhills is a US Open anchor site and one of the most demanding tests in the game. Here is what a round on Pinehurst No. 2 costs in 2026, why it is open to resort guests only, the indicative 595 dollar second round rate, and exactly how to book the trip around it.
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The short answer
Pinehurst No. 2 is open to guests of the Pinehurst Resort only, with no general public walk up tee time, so the cost of playing it is really the cost of a resort stay. Almost everyone plays it as part of a stay and play package that bundles golf, lodging and meals, with a two night minimum, and those packages run into the thousands of dollars per person across a multi night trip. A second round on No. 2 within the same stay is an indicative 595 dollars in peak season and around 360 in the quieter off season, with the caddie an extra on top, and packages that do not already feature No. 2 can usually add it for an indicative 250 dollar surcharge.
No. 2 is the Donald Ross course, opened in 1907 in the village of Pinehurst and reshaped by Ross over decades into the crowned, run off greens that define it. The 2010 to 2011 Coore and Crenshaw restoration stripped out the rough and returned the natural sandy waste areas and wire grass, and the course has since hosted the US Open in 2014 and 2024 and been named a future anchor site of the championship. It is public access in the sense that you need no membership, but you do have to stay at the resort to play. The rest of this guide covers the fees, the package structure and how to book.
Pinehurst No. 2 fees, 2026
| Way to play | Note | Indicative 2026 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Stay and play package | Golf, lodging and meals, two night minimum; most guests play No. 2 this way | Several thousand dollars per person for a multi night trip |
| Add No. 2 to a package | Surcharge where the package does not already include a No. 2 round | About $250 surcharge |
| Second round on No. 2, peak | Extra round within the same resort stay, spring and autumn | About $595 (caddie extra) |
| Second round on No. 2, off season | Extra round in the quieter summer and winter | About $360 (caddie extra) |
| Caddie | Strongly encouraged; the local read matters on the crowned greens | Caddie fee plus gratuity |
Pricing structure verified June 2026 from published resort and travel sources; figures are indicative and based on recent seasons. No. 2 is resort guest access only, the bulk of play is via stay and play packages, and a second round is an indicative 595 dollars peak and 360 off season with the caddie extra. All rates change by season and without notice, so always confirm current package and round rates directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
How to book a tee time at Pinehurst No. 2
Because No. 2 is for resort guests only, booking it starts with booking the stay. Reserve a Pinehurst Resort golf package, with a two night minimum, and confirm that a round on No. 2 is included or add it for the surcharge, then build the rest of the trip around it. The resort's reservations team and golf shop handle tee times once you are booked, and the marquee spring and autumn dates fill many months ahead, especially around tournament weeks, so commit early for the best choice of times. Reserve a caddie at the same time, as walking No. 2 with a caddie or a push cart is the traditional and recommended way to play, and carts are restricted on the course.
Treat No. 2 as the centrepiece of a wider Sandhills trip rather than a single round. Pinehurst has ten courses on site, and pairing No. 2 with No. 4, the redesigned Gil Hanse course, and the short, wild No. 10 and The Cradle makes the two night minimum easy to fill. The resort sits about an hour and a quarter south west of Raleigh Durham airport, the natural gateway, and the village itself is a charming, walkable base. Spring and autumn give the best turf and weather; the deep summer is hot and humid but quieter and better value.
Where to spend, and where to save
Spend on the No. 2 round and the caddie, because that is the whole point of the trip, and there is no substitute for walking the Ross greens with someone who reads them. Beyond that the savings are real. Travel in the off season if you can take the summer heat or the winter chill, when the resort rates and the second round fee drop sharply. Choose a package that already bundles No. 2 rather than paying the add on surcharge, and lean on the resort's other excellent courses, which cost far less than No. 2 and fill out a multi day stay without inflating the bill. The cheapest way to see No. 2 is to play it once on a package and spend the rest of the trip on No. 4, No. 10 and The Cradle.
For most travelling golfers No. 2 is a bucket list round and the anchor of a Pinehurst pilgrimage. The cost is high and tied to a resort stay, but the Donald Ross greens, the US Open history and the restored, sandy character make it one of the essential American golf experiences.
Plan a Pinehurst golf trip
We arrange the resort stay, secure the No. 2 tee time and caddie, and build a Sandhills trip around the best of Pinehurst's ten courses. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling, and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Pinehurst No. 2 green fee questions
How much does it cost to play Pinehurst No. 2 in 2026?
Pinehurst No. 2 is open to resort guests only, almost always as part of a stay and play package that bundles golf, lodging and meals and runs into the thousands of dollars per person for a multi night trip. A second round on No. 2 is an indicative 595 dollars in peak season and around 360 in the off season, caddie not included, and packages that do not feature No. 2 can add it for an indicative 250 dollar surcharge. Always confirm current rates directly before booking.
Can the public play Pinehurst No. 2?
Yes, but only as a guest of the Pinehurst Resort. There is no general public walk up tee time; you must book a resort stay, with a two night minimum, and the round on No. 2 comes through a golf package. It is public access in the sense that you do not need to be a member, but you do have to stay at the resort to play, so plan the trip around the lodging.
Do you need a caddie at Pinehurst No. 2?
A caddie is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged and part of the experience on the restored Donald Ross course, where the crowned, run off greens and natural sandy areas reward local knowledge. Caddie fees and gratuity are extra on top of the green fee. Walking with a caddie or a push cart is the traditional way to play No. 2, and carts are restricted. Always confirm current caddie policy and fees before booking.
Is Pinehurst No. 2 worth the green fee?
For most travelling golfers, yes, as a bucket list round. Pinehurst No. 2 is the Donald Ross masterpiece, a multiple US Open host including 2024 and a future anchor site of the championship, restored by Coore and Crenshaw to its natural, sandy character. The crowned greens are among the most demanding and famous in golf. The cost is high and tied to a resort stay, but the history and the test make it a genuine pilgrimage.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Pricing structure verified June 2026 from published resort and travel sources; figures are indicative and change by season without notice. Last reviewed June 2026.