Pinehurst Resort No.2 course opened for play in 1907 and its green sites are the ultimate test, legendary and quite unique.
Pinehurst Resort No.2 course opened for play in 1907 and its green sites are the ultimate test, legendary and quite unique.
5.5
There is a difference between best course and favorite course.
Pinehurst #2 is one of the best courses I have played, even if it's not one of my favorites. The course is a perfect championship test with some of the hardest green sites anywhere. If you miss the green on any hole, it will be very challenging getting up and down. The routing is spectacular, with a decent amount of elevation change for North Carolina as well.
I prefer the front 9 to the back 9, but the back is where the dramatics happen. Having played the course, then attended the US Open in 2024, I have a massive appreciation for how good PGA players really are.
Some of my favorite holes are the par 4 4th, par 5 5th, par 4 14th, and par 5 16th.
AJ Willy
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