Pinehurst
Pinehurst No. 3
Short Ross classic
No. 3 is short, clever, and too easily dismissed by people who think yardage equals quality. It is one of the smarter ways to add golf without exhausting the group.
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No. 3 is short, clever, and too easily dismissed by people who think yardage equals quality. It is one of the smarter ways to add golf without exhausting the group.
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
Yardage snobs will roll their eyes
How to play it
Smart groups find room for it.
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Ross greens
- Fast round
- Excellent arrival/departure fit
- More interesting than the yardage suggests.
Watch-outs
- Yardage snobs will roll their eyes
- Not a modern championship test
- Limited trophy value.
Signature holes
3, 5, 15, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Resort/package pricing varies.
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
What a place. This is the 1st Pinehurst course I played and it did not disappoint. Sure, it's a short course but it's not like I am driving the greens. It was great to experience the design traits of Donald Ross without paying for No.2 (I'm sure it's worth it). On the day we play
What a place. This is the 1st Pinehurst course I played and it did not disappoint. Sure, it's a short course but it's not like I am driving the greens. It was great to experience the design traits of Donald Ross without paying for No.2 (I'm sure it's worth it). On the day we play
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Google review
5/5 - 11 months ago
Played #3 Tuesday on a buddies golf trip. Played this in the afternoon after playing #2. Bad decision! #3 is short @ 5100 yards but the greens were mounded and fast. They were in great shape and quick. Fun to play but greens beat us up! Make sure your iron game is on. Again t
Played #3 Tuesday on a buddies golf trip. Played this in the afternoon after playing #2. Bad decision! #3 is short @ 5100 yards but the greens were mounded and fast. They were in great shape and quick. Fun to play but greens beat us up! Make sure your iron game is on. Again t
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Google review
5/5 - 8 months ago
Great course! Beginner friendly due to the shorter distances and lower pars. Super fun
Great course! Beginner friendly due to the shorter distances and lower pars. Super fun
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