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Pinehurst No. 2

Pinehurst, NC
5/5 grail
Designed by Donald Ross  ·  4.8★ players
✈ RDU 61 mi · Raleigh 62 mi
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Why it’s a grail

Donald Ross's masterpiece, Pinehurst No. 2, is a four-time U.S. Open host and one of golf's most revered championship courses.

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About the course

Pinehurst No. 2, designed by the legendary Donald Ross, stands as the iconic centerpiece of Pinehurst Resort in the North Carolina Sandhills. Opened in the early 20th century, it is renowned for its strategic 'turtleback' greens and naturalized aesthetic. The course is publicly accessible to guests staying at the resort. Its illustrious championship history includes four U.S. Open Championships, a U.S. Women's Open, and the PGA Championship.

Championships hosted: U.S. Open (4 times) · U.S. Amateur (3 times) · PGA Championship · U.S. Women's Open · Ryder Cup

Player reviews

Google 4.8★ · 782 ratings
5★ · Andy Young · 2 months ago

Absolutely spectacular! This should be on your bucket list. A friend who is a member invited us join him...and what a day it was! All of us walked the course which was the best way to enjoy it. The condition of the course was impeccable, and the challenge of t

5★ · Christian H · 2 months ago

I didn't play any of the courses. Gift shop is cool. Titleist center in the back is probably cooler. Very scenic and really looks awesome. Go in the early evening!

5★ · Keith “KeithKnight WallaceRealty” Knight · 6 months ago

The holy grail of golf courses! What a masterpiece by Donald Ross. Visually stunning a true test of every aspect of the game. Caddies provided great knowledge, tee to green is somewhat forgiving, but the diabolical greens are deserve respect & prowess!

Course timeline

  1. 1907Designed by Donald Ross
  2. 1935Finalized significant redesigns by Donald Ross
  3. 1936PGA Championship
  4. 1951Ryder Cup
  5. 1962U.S. Amateur
  6. 1999U.S. Open
  7. 2005U.S. Open
  8. 2011Restored by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw
  9. 2014U.S. Open
  10. 2014U.S. Women's Open
  11. 2019U.S. Amateur
  12. 2024U.S. Open
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