Donald Ross, 1907
Pinehurst No. 2
Donald Ross's crowned jewel, restored by Coore and Crenshaw and a US Open anchor site, defined by turtleback greens that repel anything but the precise approach.
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Golf Holidays
Pinehurst Golf Holidays
The Home of American Golf in the North Carolina sandhills. Nine resort courses radiate from a clubhouse that has hosted more championships than anywhere in the country, led by Donald Ross's restored No. 2.
Who a Pinehurst golf trip is for
Pinehurst is the closest thing American golf has to St Andrews: a whole village built around the game, with nine courses at the resort alone and Donald Ross's No. 2 as the centerpiece. It suits the buddies group that wants a true golf pilgrimage, the player ticking off a US Open venue, and anyone who values walking, caddies and a clubhouse soaked in history over flash.
It is a buddies trip first and foremost, built on stay and play packages, a short walk between the first tee and the bar, and the famous Donald Ross statue watching over the practice ground. Couples and corporate groups are well served too, with spa, dining and the charming Cradle short course to fill an afternoon.
Courses to build the trip around
Green fees below are indicative for the 2026 season and always confirm directly before booking. Resort guests on a stay and play package get the courses bundled, which is how most trips are priced.
Gil Hanse, 2018
Pinehurst No. 4
Gil Hanse's reimagining of a Ross routing, all native sand, wiregrass and width, built to sit alongside No. 2 and host the 2019 US Amateur.
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Tom Doak, 2024
Pinehurst No. 10
Tom Doak's 2024 opening on rugged mined dunes three miles from the resort core, named Best New Course of the year and the wildest land at Pinehurst.
Browse destinations →Round it out with Tom Fazio's No. 8, the original Ross holes on No. 1 and No. 3, and the nine hole Cradle short course by Gil Hanse for a sunset loop. We tailor the rota to your group and pace.
A sample four night Pinehurst stay and play
- Day 1 · Arrive and warm upFly into Raleigh Durham, settle into the village, and play the Cradle short course in the afternoon before dinner on the resort.
- Days 2 to 3 · The big threeNo. 10 and No. 4 on consecutive mornings to find your feet on the sandy turf, with caddies to learn the lines.
- Day 4 · No. 2Save Donald Ross's masterpiece for last, ideally twice if the schedule allows, then a final night in the village.
Prefer more golf? We can extend to a week and add Tobacco Road and Mid Pines nearby, two of the finest courses in the wider sandhills.
Indicative package costs
The figures below are indicative third party ranges for the 2026 season, per person, excluding flights. Pinehurst is priced through resort stay and play packages, which bundle rooms, rounds and caddie access. Always confirm directly before booking.
| Trip shape | Nights | Indicative per person |
|---|---|---|
| Stay and play, supporting courses | 3 | From ~$2,400 |
| Stay and play including No. 2 | 4 | ~$3,200 to 4,500 |
| Full sandhills week | 6 | ~$4,500 to 6,500 |
Ranges depend on room tier, courses, caddies and group size. We cost your exact itinerary to the head before you commit.
Best time to book
Play in spring from April to June or autumn from September to November for the firmest turf and the most comfortable temperatures. Summer is hot and humid, and winter is playable but cooler with shorter days. US Open years and the weeks around big events tighten availability, so book early and lock in caddies.
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Pinehurst golf holiday FAQ
When is the best time for a golf holiday in Pinehurst?
Spring from April to June and autumn from September to November give the best mix of firm turf and comfortable temperatures. Summer is hot and humid, while winter is playable but cooler.
Which is the best course at Pinehurst?
Donald Ross's No. 2 is the headline, restored by Coore and Crenshaw and a US Open anchor site, famous for its crowned, run off greens. Gil Hanse's reworked No. 4 and Tom Doak's 2024 No. 10 are the standout supporting acts.
How much does a Pinehurst golf trip cost?
As an indicative third party guide for 2026, peak green fees on No. 2 run around 700 dollars, with the other courses lower, and resort stay and play packages start around 2,400 dollars per person for a few nights. Always confirm directly before booking.
How do I get to Pinehurst?
Most visitors fly into Raleigh Durham International, about seventy five minutes by road, with Fayetteville and Greensboro as closer regional alternatives. The Village of Pinehurst is walkable and the resort runs shuttles between courses.
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