Pinehurst
Pinehurst No. 2
Classic American championship golf
No. 2 is the reason Pinehurst has gravity. The fairways look generous, then the crowned greens ask whether you actually know how to miss a shot. It is not always fun in the easy sense. It is important, strategic, and absolutely necessary.
Course gallery
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The take
No. 2 is the reason Pinehurst has gravity. The fairways look generous, then the crowned greens ask whether you actually know how to miss a shot. It is not always fun in the easy sense. It is important, strategic, and absolutely necessary.
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
Expensive access
How to play it
Essential. Play it with caddies and the right expectations.
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Historic importance
- Unmatched green complexes
- Championship pedigree
- Caddies make the strategy come alive.
Watch-outs
- Expensive access
- Punishing for casual players
- Less visually dramatic than No. 4.
Signature holes
3, 5, 16, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Premium Pinehurst Resort package/access course; pricing varies by season, stay, and package.
Best season
March: Strong value window, some variability.
Caddies / walking
Walk No.
Booking move
Book No.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
March: Strong value window, some variability.
Jan
51F / 31F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Feb
55F / 34F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
63F / 41F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
72F / 49F
Sun Best; rain Medium
May
79F / 58F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Jun
86F / 67F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Google review
5/5 - 8 months ago
By far my favorite golf course I have played. The Donald Ross design. The condition and mystique of the course. The well maintained grass, bunkers in green makes you feel like you are playing in a major! The gallery watching you as you finish whole 18, really puts the finishing t
By far my favorite golf course I have played. The Donald Ross design. The condition and mystique of the course. The well maintained grass, bunkers in green makes you feel like you are playing in a major! The gallery watching you as you finish whole 18, really puts the finishing t
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Google review
5/5 - 10 months ago
A masterpiece by Donald Ross—you can truly feel his passion and dedication in every hole. Despite heavy rain the night before, the excellent drainage system kept the course in great condition for our round. Golfers who play a fade will really enjoy the shot-making opportunities h
A masterpiece by Donald Ross—you can truly feel his passion and dedication in every hole. Despite heavy rain the night before, the excellent drainage system kept the course in great condition for our round. Golfers who play a fade will really enjoy the shot-making opportunities h
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Google review
5/5 - a year ago
Here's an important FYI about Pinehurst #2....pictures don't come close to telling the story. It reminds me of a beautiful woman who doesn't look so great in pictures, but when you see her in person, you can't take your eyes off her. That's Pinehurst #2. I'll be posting a few pic
Here's an important FYI about Pinehurst #2....pictures don't come close to telling the story. It reminds me of a beautiful woman who doesn't look so great in pictures, but when you see her in person, you can't take your eyes off her. That's Pinehurst #2. I'll be posting a few pic
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