Pinehurst Country Club

By the Numbers

From the Blue 21 markers, Pinehurst Country Club measures 5945 yards to a par of 72, carrying a course rating of 68.3 and a slope of 120. Forward markers play to 5451 yards, giving the course a usable range of 494 yards across the tee deck.

The card breaks down to 4 par-3s, 10 par-4s, and 4 par-5s, with the longest hole stretching to 504 yards (par 5) and the shortest measuring 127 yards. The front nine totals 2974 yards and the back nine 2971 — a 3-yard shorter closing nine.

Par-Mix Yardage Profile

The par-3s average 173 yards, putting most of them in the mid-iron range from the back markers. par-4s average 335 yards — a deliberately short two-shot lineup that rewards positioning over raw distance. par-5s average 475 yards, several reachable in two for the longer hitter.

Where the Round Is Decided

The number-one handicap hole is a par 5 of 504 yards — three-shot territory for most players, where any tee-ball mistake compounds quickly. Behind it sits the second-hardest at par 5/494 yards and the third-hardest at par 4/402 yards. These three holes represent your scoring exposure — play them at bogey and the round still works; double them and the score slips fast. On the other end, the round's easiest scoring chance is the par 4 at 256 yards — banked birdie territory if you stay patient through the harder stretches.

Difficulty & Length Profile

Players generally read this course as a balanced test that rewards positional play; mid-handicap golfers will find the slope demanding without being punitive, and a standard full-length layout, demanding a complete bag from driver through scoring clubs. The slope and rating combination point to it being most enjoyable for the mid-handicap (10–22) bracket — players outside that range will still find the round playable but should consider moving up or down a tee deck to match conditions to game.

Tee Deck Breakdown

The course offers 4 tee decks — Blue 21 at 5945 yards (slope 120), Blue 21 at 5945 yards (slope 128), Red 21 at 5451 yards (slope 112), Red 21 at 5451 yards (slope 122). For most recreational players, a tee that puts the back-nine total in the 2,800–3,200 yard range produces the most rewarding round; sliding back further turns par-4s into three-shot holes and erases scoring chances on par-5s.

Climate Window for US

Pinehurst Country Club sits inside US's a true four-season climate where early-spring and late-fall rounds reward the prepared golfer. The most reliable playing window here is Apr–Oct. Wind exposure is moderate, but the 7-day forecast above will flag any front passing through your trip dates.

Season-by-Season Playing Notes

Spring: Spring brings the first reliable shoulder-season window — fairways green up through April and conditions sharpen into May. Summer: Summer plays warm and humid in the south of the state, milder in the north — afternoon thunderstorms watch through July and August. Fall: Fall is the signature window — September and October pair cooler air with brilliant foliage and minimal precipitation. Winter: Winter golf is a stretch — most courses close December through February, though late-winter mild stretches occasionally open windows.

Pre-Round Workflow

Before you book a round here, check the 7-day G-Score grid above and find the highest contiguous four-hour playing window. Cross-check the dominant variable on the live conditions card — wind, temperature, or rain — and pack the gear that matches. Use the scorecard above to study the hole sequence in advance — knowing where the number-one handicap sits saves a stroke or two on the day.