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Pinehurst, NC

The cradle of American golf — a pilgrimage to sand-capped greens and century-old pines

RDU — Raleigh-Durham International Airport (70 miles)
Courses

40+

Avg Green Fee

$80-250

Best Month

April

Avg Temp

68°F

Courses

Where to Play

Top Tier

Historic championship layouts that have hosted multiple U.S. Opens and define American golf heritage

Pinehurst No. 2

Resort

Donald Ross's masterwork with crowned, wire-grass-framed greens — host of six U.S. Opens

$250-595

Pinehurst No. 4

Resort

Gil Hanse redesign channeling Pinehurst's sandy, natural soul with modern strategy

$200-350

Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club

Resort

Intimate 1921 Donald Ross gem — the best value in the Sandhills for world-class architecture

$80-210

Ole Reliables

Excellent Sandhills courses that round out a Pinehurst itinerary without the No. 2 price tag

Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club

Resort

Sister property to Mid Pines — another Ross classic that hosted three U.S. Women's Opens

$100-225

Pinehurst No. 8

Resort

Tom Fazio design named in tribute to the sport's centurions — the resort's most modern layout

$150-275

Pinehurst No. 9

Resort

Jack Nicklaus design through longleaf pine forests — less famous but beautifully conditioned

$100-200

Hidden Gems

Sandhills sleepers with character and value that surprise even seasoned Pinehurst visitors

Tobacco Road Golf Club

Public

Mike Strantz's wild, polarizing links through reclaimed sand quarries — love it or hate it, you won't forget it

$100-130

Talamore Golf Resort

Resort

Rees Jones design with llama caddies (yes, real llamas) and solid Sandhills conditioning

$60-120

Southern Pines Golf Club

Public

Recently restored 1906 Donald Ross course — criminally affordable for the architecture

$30-60
Where to Stay

Neighborhoods

Pinehurst Village

$$$

New England-style village green with charming shops, brick walkways, and a timeless resort atmosphere

Staying on-property at Pinehurst Resort for the full immersive experience

Southern Pines

$$

Small-town downtown with independent restaurants, coffee shops, and a growing craft scene

A walkable base with more dining variety and a less resort-centric feel

Aberdeen

$

Quiet residential town with historic charm and budget-friendly accommodation options

Value-oriented stays with easy access to all Sandhills courses
Dining

Where to Eat

The 1895 Grille

$$$$
New American fine dining

Pinehurst Resort's flagship restaurant with Carolina farm-sourced ingredients in an elegant wood-paneled room

Ironwood Cafe

$$
American bistro

Charming garden patio, refined brunch, and a local favorite for post-round meals in Pinehurst Village

The Drum & Quill Public House

$$
Gastropub

Craft cocktails and elevated pub fare in a bookshop-meets-bar atmosphere on the village green

Dugan's Pub

$$
Irish pub

Proper pints and comfort food at Market Square — the unofficial 19th hole for visiting golfers

Breweries

Post-Round Pints

Pinehurst Brewing Company

Sandhills ales and seasonal brews

The area's most beloved brewery with a laid-back taproom and rotating taps near the village

Southern Pines Brewing Company

Hop-forward IPAs and farmhouse ales

Downtown Southern Pines taproom with food trucks and live music on weekends

Beyond the Fairways

What Else to Do

Wellness

Pinehurst Resort Spa

Full-service spa with signature Carolina-inspired treatments — the perfect recovery after 36 holes

Culture

The Pinehurst Putting Course (Thistle Dhu)

Whimsical 18-hole putting course on the resort grounds — a must-do tradition for any Pinehurst visit

Seagrove Pottery Trail

Day trip to America's handmade pottery capital — 80+ studios within 30 minutes of Pinehurst

Outdoors

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve

900 acres of longleaf pine savanna with hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and the oldest trees in Moore County

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