🏌️‍♂️ World Top 100 Golf Courses Pinehurst No.2, North Carolina – “Where Strategy Meets Legacy”

 “Beauty isn't always dramatic. Sometimes, it’s just wise.”

With no ocean cliffs or exotic coastline, Pinehurst No.2 remains one of the most respected golf courses in the world—because it doesn’t just test your swing, it tests your mind.

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📍 Course Overview

  • Name: Pinehurst No.2

  • Location: Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

  • Designer: Donald Ross

  • Opened: 1907 (refined into current layout by 1930s)

  • Specs: 18 holes / Par 70 / approx. 7,500 yards

  • Type: Championship Course – used by USGA for multiple major events



🔢 Why “No.2”?

Pinehurst Resort features more than 10 distinct courses, numbered No.1 through No.10.
Pinehurst No.2 was the second to be built, but it is the crown jewel of the entire resort.

Designed and refined by Donald Ross over decades, this course hosted some of the most important tournaments in golf history—including U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, and U.S. Women’s Open.



“No.2” may be the number, but it's No.1 in prestige.

💡 Why Golfers Love Pinehurst No.2

1. Intelligent Design

It’s not about length. It’s about where you land it.
The greens are subtly sloped, the approaches demand precision, and recovery shots require creativity.



2. Natural ‘Waste Area’ Aesthetic

Forget traditional bunkers—No.2 features native sand, pine needles, and wiregrass that create a wild, rustic aesthetic and a constant strategic puzzle.



3. Tournament-Proven History

Pinehurst No.2 is the only course in the world to host all of these USGA majors:

  • U.S. Open

  • U.S. Amateur

  • U.S. Women’s Open



🕳️ Signature Holes

Hole 5 – Par 4
A long, narrow fairway meets a small, elevated green. It's a test of confidence and distance control.



Hole 17 – Par 3
A dramatic par 3 where Payne Stewart’s famous 1999 U.S. Open victory came to life.



📽️ Legendary Moments

▪️ 1999 U.S. Open – Payne Stewart’s Final Putt
One of the greatest finishes in major championship history. His 15-foot putt on the final hole is still legendary.
▶️ Watch the video on YouTube

▪️ 2014 Back-to-Back U.S. Opens
Pinehurst No.2 hosted both the men’s and women’s U.S. Opens in the same year—proving the course’s fairness and versatility.
▶️ Martin Kaymer’s Win – 2014 U.S. Open
▶️ Michelle Wie’s Victory – 2014 Women’s U.S. Open

🌅 Final Thoughts

Pinehurst No.2 is not the loudest or most dramatic course in the world.
But it is, without question, one of the most honest and mentally challenging.
From amateur dreamers to U.S. Open champions, this course teaches that golf is a game of strategy, not just strength.

“Golf is always spring. Travel is always SpringTour.”

 


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