Murdocksville Rd,
Pinehurst, North Carolina NC 28374
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SeveralThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Tom Fazio
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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2 miles NW of Pinehurst Traffic Circle
From the Pinehurst traffic circle (intersection of the US-15-501, 211 and 2) follow the 211 North (Yadkin Road) direction Candor. After 1.4 miles at traffic lights turn right into Murdocksville Road. After o.9 miles turn right into Pinehurst No.8 (Centennial). Follow road to clubhouse.
Pinehurst No.8
Pinehurst No.8 Golf Course: In an area that abounds with golfing riches, Pinehurst No.8 (The Centennial) stands out as one of the best. Built in 1995 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Pinehurst Resort, the layout is a fitting tribute to this most iconic of American golf destinations.
True to Pinehurst's origins in the mid-1890s, this wonderfully natural and visually arresting layout, occupies an unspoilt area of pine-forested sandhills. Here Tom Fazio took full advantage of the 420 acres of rolling terrain and natural wetlands to craft a fabulous big-dimension golf course.
Tall, mature pines majestically line the fairways as they journey towards large sloping greens. The tree-line is thankfully never too dense, which helps ball-finding from wayward shots, and provides the opportunity to look through to other sections of this wonderfully undulating course.
There are no residential properties around to distract your attention as you drive towards some of the tighter tree-lined fairways, or try to stay out of sprawling sandy waste areas and high-lipped fairway and greenside bunkers. A cluster of small lakes and wetland areas also get into the act from the excellent par-3 13th, through to the long uphill par-4 18th.
The drive over a corner of the lake at the par-4 14th (you decide how much of the lake to cut) provides one of many dramatic encounters on The Centennial. A stunning layout, always excellently maintained and consistently rated as one of the best courses in North Carolina.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Non-resort guests can only book 1-day ahead.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted. Caddies available (if pre-booked).
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The No.8 course at Pinehurst, commissioned in 1995 (and opened in 1996) celebrates the founding of the Pinehurst Resort 100 years earlier, in 1895. This Centennial course occupies land that for many years belonged to the Pinehurst Gun Club, where Annie Oakley gave shooting lessons and exhibitions. The Centennial has been named an Audubon Signature Cooperative Sanctuary for sound land management practices and natural resource conservation.
No.8 course (Centennial):
North Carolina's 26th best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
USA's 100th best public access course (Golf Digest, 2023).
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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