3. Pinehurst

Pinehurst

The golf mecca of Pinehurst/Aberdeen/Southern Pines touts itself as the "Home of American Golf." More than 40 courses call the heart of North Carolina's Sandhills home. Golf courses line Midland Road heading into the historic village of Pinehurst. Donald Ross, the legendary Scot who made his home here, left a lasting legacy by designing Pinehurst No. 2; Pine Needles and Mid Pines, among others. Modern architects have come to appreciate the area's rolling hills, stately pines and sandy soil ideal for golf. Tom Fazio redesigned Pinehurst No. 4 and built Pinehurst No. 8 to celebrate the resort's 100th birthday in 1996. The late Mike Strantz created one of golf's wildest rides at Tobacco Road in Sanford. Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw's Dormie Club in West End continues to generate buzz. Antiquing and horseback riding are also popular pursuits.

Pinehurst By The Numbers

Average Overall Rating

3.9 stars from 5

based on 2214 reviews.

4-5 stars:
49.0%
3-4 stars:
29.4%
2-3 stars:
5.9%
1-2 stars:
5.9%
Unrated:
9.8%
Avg. Off-Course Amenities: 3.7 stars from 5
Avg. Value for the Money: 3.8 stars from 5
Avg. Pace of Play: 4.2 stars from 5
Avg. Staff Friendliness: 4.2 stars from 5
Avg. Course Layout: 4.1 stars from 5
Avg. Course Conditions: 3.9 stars from 5

Top Rated Courses In Pinehurst Area

Courses with the highest golfer ratings (minimum 10 reviews to qualify)

  1. Pinehurst No. 2 - Hole 5

    Pinehurst Resort & Country Club - #2 Course

    Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

    4.9 stars from 5 (23)

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  2. Tobacco Road G.C: #15

    Tobacco Road Golf Course

    Sanford, North Carolina, USA

    4.7 stars from 5 (48)

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  3. Pine Needles Resort & GC

    Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club

    Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA

    4.6 stars from 5 (18)

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  4. Legacy Golf Links: #17

    Legacy Golf Links - Pinehurst

    Aberdeen, North Carolina, USA

    4.6 stars from 5 (59)

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  5. Talamore Golf Resort: #18

    Talamore Golf Club

    Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA

    4.4 stars from 5 (241)

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  6. Mid Pines Inn & GC: #2

    Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club

    Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA

    4.3 stars from 5 (17)

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  7. Carolina Trace CC - Creek: #3

    Carolina Trace Country Club

    Sanford, North Carolina, USA

    4.3 stars from 5 (122)

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  8. Pinehurst Resort & Country Club - No. 9: #18

    Pinehurst Resort & Country Club - #9 Course

    Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

    4.3 stars from 5 (20)

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  9. Dormie Club: #1

    Dormie Club

    West End, North Carolina, USA

    4.2 stars from 5 (44)

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  10. Pinehurst Resort & CC - No. 8: #1

    Pinehurst Resort & Country Club - #8 Course

    Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

    4.2 stars from 5 (10)

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