Pinehurst Resort (No. 2)
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- 7,588yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1907
- Access
- Resort
- Design
- Classic
History
Pinehurst No. 2 is the spiritual home of American golf, Donald Ross's masterwork and the only course to have hosted consecutive U.S. Opens in 2014 and again in 2024. Ross refined the layout from 1907 until his death in 1948, perfecting the turtleback-crowned greens that shed mishit approaches into gnarly native rough. A 2010 restoration by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw returned natural sandy waste areas reminiscent of the course's original character. The 2014 Opens produced two gripping finishes — Martin Kaymer's dominant win and Michelle Wie's emotional women's triumph — cementing No. 2's legendary status.
Signature Hole
18th hole, par 4, 445 yards — a demanding uphill approach to a turtleback green that repels all but perfectly struck shots
Notable Tournaments
- 1936 PGA Championship
- 1999 U.S. Open
- 2005 U.S. Open
- 2014 U.S. Open
- 2014 U.S. Women's Open
- 2024 U.S. Open
- 2024 U.S. Women's Open
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pinehurst Resort (No. 2) public or private?
Pinehurst Resort (No. 2) is a resort course, open to resort guests and the public; tee times are usually booked through the resort.
Who designed Pinehurst Resort (No. 2)?
Pinehurst Resort (No. 2) was designed by Donald Ross (original), Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (restoration 2010) and opened in 1907.
Where does Pinehurst Resort (No. 2) rank among the top golf courses in America?
Pinehurst Resort (No. 2) ranks #20 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Pinehurst Resort (No. 2)?
The signature hole at Pinehurst Resort (No. 2) is the 18th hole, par 4, 445 yards — a demanding uphill approach to a turtleback green that repels all but perfectly struck shots.