Pine Needles
Plan your round at Pine Needles
Pine Needles is a Donald Ross design from 1927 in Southern Pines, North Carolina, restored by Kyle Franz in 2017. It was the first course to host four U.S. Women's Opens, most recently in 2022, and Golfweek ranks it fifth in North Carolina. The par 71 layout plays over 7,000 yards from the Medal tees (74.7 / 141) through sandhills pines and native wiregrass areas.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Donald Ross (restored by Kyle Franz, 2017)
- Opened 1927
Course strategy
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Pine Needles hole by hole
Hole 1
470
yds ·White
A gentle dogleg right where the drive can flirt with the inside bunker for the shortest route in two. A bunker pinches the fairway short of the green, and a right pin can turn two shots into three.
Hole 2
435
yds ·White
A broad fairway with a crest running diagonally left to right; the left side gets extra roll while the right side can kill the ball. The green is wider than deep and open in front, so it suits a ground game.
Hole 3
125
yds ·White
A short par 3 with a photogenic green restored to Ross's original outline, about 20 percent smaller than before.
Hole 4
335
yds ·White
The tee shot is level but crosses water, and the approach is sharply uphill, the only uphill approach on the course.
Hole 5
170
yds ·White
A one-shot hole across a valley to a domed green with a false front that sends weak shots trickling back.
Hole 6
375
yds ·White
A long par 4 where drives into the hillside lose run unless they find the crests. A deep right bunker guards a green that slopes toward it.
Hole 7
365
yds ·White
Another long par 4 where the hill crests decide how much roll you get off the tee.
Hole 8
320
yds ·White
A shorter par 4 routed through a natural valley. The green is protected by a deep primary bunker and a deepened front right bunker.
Hole 9
350
yds ·White
A wide fairway leads to a narrow green. Playing from the right-middle gives a straight approach; otherwise a hollow on the right or a big left bunker comes into play.
Hole 10
460
yds ·White
A dogleg left with a prominent bunker on the inside corner, restored to its original size. Carrying or flirting with it sets up a chance to reach the green in two.
Hole 11
345
yds ·White
The tee, landing area and green are the three high spots, and the best line skips between them to avoid the valleys.
Hole 12
325
yds ·White
The fairway looks wide but the green is open in front only on the right. Approaches from the left must carry greenside bunkers.
Hole 13
160
yds ·White
A downhill par 3 to a deep green. Bunkers sit well short of the putting surface, and a hidden swale rings the narrow green.
Hole 14
395
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
465
yds ·White
A three-shot par 5 with a grassy swale about 35 paces short of the green. The right-to-left slope of the fairway punishes hooks.
Hole 16
165
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
415
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
375
yds ·White
The home hole plays downhill to the green over a broad fairway that slopes right to left.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Medal | Ross | White | Executive | Forward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 11 | 505 | 485 | 470 | 455 | 420 |
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 475 | 450 | 435 | 410 | 375 |
| 3 | 3 | 17 | 145 | 135 | 125 | 115 | 110 |
| 4 | 4 | 9 | 400 | 375 | 335 | 315 | 265 |
| 5 | 3 | 7 | 220 | 185 | 170 | 120 | 115 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 455 | 410 | 375 | 315 | 305 |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 450 | 405 | 365 | 345 | 315 |
| 8 | 4 | 15 | 365 | 350 | 320 | 300 | 290 |
| 9 | 4 | 13 | 380 | 370 | 350 | 260 | 250 |
| Out | 35 | 3,395 | 3,165 | 2,945 | 2,635 | 2,445 | |
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 525 | 480 | 460 | 440 | 350 |
| 11 | 4 | 12 | 415 | 375 | 345 | 315 | 290 |
| 12 | 4 | 14 | 435 | 350 | 325 | 310 | 250 |
| 13 | 3 | 16 | 210 | 185 | 160 | 135 | 125 |
| 14 | 4 | 2 | 450 | 400 | 395 | 375 | 335 |
| 15 | 5 | 6 | 535 | 485 | 465 | 455 | 395 |
| 16 | 3 | 18 | 180 | 170 | 165 | 130 | 120 |
| 17 | 4 | 8 | 460 | 440 | 415 | 370 | 330 |
| 18 | 4 | 10 | 420 | 400 | 375 | 330 | 300 |
| In | 36 | 3,630 | 3,285 | 3,105 | 2,860 | 2,495 | |
| Total | 71 | 7,025 | 6,450 | 6,050 | 5,495 | 4,940 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.7 / 141 | 71.9 / 138 | 70.0 / 133 | 66.4 / 124 | 69.2 / 125 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book outside tee times up to 30 days ahead
- Caddies are not currently offered
- Tell reservations if you need rental clubs
- Pick your tee: Medal, Ross, White, Executive or Forward
- Warm up at the Learning Center (80 hitting stations)
- Reserve The Crest through OpenTable if you plan to dine after
- Check the summer aeration closure dates before booking
Carts & walking
Caddie services are not currently available. Check with the golf shop on cart and walking arrangements when you book.
Practice facilities
The Learning Center covers about 20 acres with 80 hitting stations, four practice greens and five bunker areas. The Loop is a four-hole short course (The Strait, The Wee, The Gibraltar and The Postage Stamp) open first come, first served to resort guests. Flatstick Academy offers putting instruction, and there is a four-day Golf Academy with video analysis.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental clubs are available; tell the reservations team when you book. The resort also has an online golf shop and can ship clubs through Ship Sticks.
Food & drink
The Crest Lounge & Dining is a fireside dining room open to guests, golfers and local diners, with reservations through OpenTable. The In-The-Rough Lounge serves burgers, sandwiches and snacks, with separate breakfast, lunch and beverage menus.
Policies
Outside golfers can book tee times up to 30 days in advance online or by calling the golf shop. Guests staying at Pine Needles or Mid Pines can use the pool, fitness center and tennis courts. The resort schedules course aeration closures each summer, so check the dates before booking.
Quick answers
Pine Needles at a glance
Is Pine Needles open to the public?
Pine Needles is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Pine Needles have, and what's the par?
Pine Needles has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 4,940 to 7,025 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Pine Needles?
Yes. This guide covers Pine Needles hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Pine Needles?
Pine Needles was designed by Donald Ross (restored by Kyle Franz, 2017) and opened in 1927.
What are the cart and walking rules at Pine Needles?
Caddie services are not currently available. Check with the golf shop on cart and walking arrangements when you book.
What practice facilities does Pine Needles have?
The Learning Center covers about 20 acres with 80 hitting stations, four practice greens and five bunker areas. The Loop is a four-hole short course (The Strait, The Wee, The Gibraltar and The Postage Stamp) open first come, first served to resort guests.
What food and drink does Pine Needles have?
The Crest Lounge & Dining is a fireside dining room open to guests, golfers and local diners, with reservations through OpenTable. The In-The-Rough Lounge serves burgers, sandwiches and snacks, with separate breakfast, lunch and beverage menus.
How do you book a tee time at Pine Needles?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 910-692-8611.
Where is Pine Needles?
Pine Needles is at 1005 Midland Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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