Pit Link Lane, (off Hwy 5),
Aberdeen, North Carolina NC 28315
The Course:
18 holes. Inland sandhills course. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Original "Pit Links" design by Dan Maples (1984). Course completely redesigned and rebuilt by Tom Doak (2023).
Fanning out from Pinehurst Resort's impressive clubhouse, are five of the Resort's ten 18-hole golf courses: No.1 course (par-70, 6089 yds from back tees); No.2 course (U.S. Open venue, par-72, 7588 yds); No.3 course (par-70, 5722 yds); No.4 course (par-72, 7117 yds); No.5 course (par-72, 6848 yds). Also adjacent to the clubhouse is the 9-hole Cradle course (par-27, 789 yds, designed by Gil Hanse) and 18-hole Thistle Dhu putting course.
Located within two miles of this central clubhouse, and separate from each other, are four more Pinehurst Resort courses: No.6 course (par-72, 7053 yds); No.7 course (par-72, 7216 yds); No.8 course (Centennial, par-72, 7092 yds) and No.9 course (formerly National GC, par-72, 7118 yds).
5 miles to the south lies the Resort's newest 18-hole course, the Tom Doak designed No.10 (formerly The Pit Golf Links).
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5 miles S of Pinehurst Traffic Circle.
Pinehurst No.10
Pinehurst No.10 Golf Course: laid out by Tom Doak on the site of the former Pit Golf Links, No.10 is the latest course to join the Pinehurst Resort stable, and the first new course in the Pinehurst area for nearly 30 years.
Doak’s design features a pleasantly rolling landscape, which embraces 75 feet of elevation change within the course. Also integral, are the former mine workings, which Cabell Robinson's former Pit Links design exploited to such dramatic effect.
Undulating rolling fairways lined with Carolina pines, combine with rustic bunkering and sloping greens to give the No.10 layout a distinct resemblance to Pinehurst's No.2 and No.4 layouts. Rugged dunes and native grasses also play their full part on what will no doubt become another revered Doak design. Sandhill golf aficianados will be in raptures.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Non-resort guests can only book 1-day ahead.
In the early 1920s the Aberdeen Sand Company began work on a 230-acre site near Pinehurst, excavating sand for projects including the Blue Ridge Parkway. Over the years, with nature's helping hand, a unique landscape was created.
In 1984 Dan Maples discovered this domain and set to work sculpting it into one of Pinehurst's most memorable golf courses ... The Pit Golf Links. Following its closure in 2010, The Pit was bought by the Pinehurst Resort, and the course completely redesigned by Tom Doak. The course reopened in 2024, as Pinehurst Resort's No.10 course.
Carolina Vista Drive, Village of Pinehurst, NC 28374
+1 (910) 295 6811
Visit websiteThe Carolina opened in 1901 and is a world-class hotel. Dubbed the Queen of the South, it has 210 rooms and 12 suites, and is located just a few hundred yards from the historic Village of Pinehurst, and five of the nine Pinehurst Resort championship golf courses (which share the same stunning clubhouse) just across Cherokee Road.
Pinehurst Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (all located at Pinehurst Resort clubhouse, o.4 mi from hotel).
Pinehurst Nos. 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10; Pine Needles; Mid Pines; Talamore; Mid South; Longleaf; Pinewild (Magnolia and Holly courses); The Carolina; Southern Pines.
Whispering Pines (East and West courses); Little River; Tobacco Road (25 miles).
Village of Pinehurst, NC 28374
+1 (910) 295 6811
Visit websiteOpened in 1895, the Holly was Pinehurst's first Inn. To this day it retains all the character, warmth and charm of a wonderful old property. Its 79 rooms and three suites have recently benefitted from a $31 million renovation, ensuring the old world charm is matched with today's highest standards of comfort. The 1895 Grille provides a wonderful dining experience.
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Pinehurst Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10; Pine Needles; Mid Pines; Talamore; Mid South; Longleaf; Pinewild (Magnolia and Holly courses); The Carolina; Southern Pines.
Whispering Pines (East and West courses); Little River; Tobacco Road (25 miles).
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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