Pinehurst No. 4
Plan your round at Pinehurst No. 4
Pinehurst No. 4 is a Gil Hanse redesign, completed in 2018, of a course that began as a Donald Ross layout in 1919. Hanse kept the routing largely intact but opened up sweeping views, replaced many small bunkers with large sandy waste areas of wiregrass and broom sedge, and rebuilt the greens with strong slopes and ridges. It plays through the Sandhills pines beside a five-acre lake. From the Orange tees it is a par 72 of 7,227 yards; the Blue tees play 6,961.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Gil Hanse (redesign of a Donald Ross course)
- Opened 2018
Course strategy
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Pinehurst No. 4 hole by hole
Hole 1
404
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
473
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
378
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
119
yds ·White
A short par 3 beside the lake. Hanse moved the green from low ground by the water to higher ground farther left, with a sharp slope that falls toward the water on the right, so the miss to avoid is right.
Hole 5
460
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
184
yds ·White
A par 3 to an elevated green with a good deal of sand shaped around it. Take enough club to reach the putting surface, since falling short leaves a difficult recovery.
Hole 7
404
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
374
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
484
yds ·White
A par 5 with a huge waste area modeled on Pine Valley's Hell's Half Acre. The second shot crosses roughly 80 yards of sand, wiregrass and broom sedge, and a massive crossbunker spans the fairway.
Hole 10
392
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
137
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
387
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
504
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
179
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
331
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
274
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
536
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
408
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Orange | Blue | White | Green | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | 450 | 420 | 404 | 382 | 319 |
| 2 | 5 | 13 | 512 | 498 | 473 | 443 | 402 |
| 3 | 4 | 11 | 431 | 411 | 378 | 359 | 276 |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | 153 | 140 | 119 | 100 | 83 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 489 | 481 | 460 | 355 | 341 |
| 6 | 3 | 9 | 217 | 200 | 184 | 159 | 132 |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 439 | 421 | 404 | 380 | 356 |
| 8 | 4 | 15 | 409 | 402 | 374 | 350 | 331 |
| 9 | 5 | 5 | 527 | 517 | 484 | 464 | 436 |
| Out | 36 | 3,627 | 3,490 | 3,280 | 2,992 | 2,676 | |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 432 | 420 | 392 | 362 | 345 |
| 11 | 3 | 18 | 174 | 165 | 137 | 124 | 102 |
| 12 | 4 | 10 | 453 | 440 | 387 | 360 | 340 |
| 13 | 5 | 8 | 529 | 521 | 504 | 474 | 455 |
| 14 | 3 | 12 | 216 | 207 | 179 | 161 | 115 |
| 15 | 4 | 16 | 398 | 386 | 331 | 245 | 228 |
| 16 | 4 | 14 | 321 | 298 | 274 | 260 | 244 |
| 17 | 5 | 6 | 590 | 573 | 536 | 510 | 426 |
| 18 | 4 | 2 | 487 | 461 | 408 | 376 | 329 |
| In | 36 | 3,600 | 3,471 | 3,148 | 2,872 | 2,584 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,227 | 6,961 | 6,428 | 5,864 | 5,260 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- No. 4 is for Pinehurst members and resort guests only, so book a stay or golf package to get a tee time.
- Request a caddie when you book; the course is cart-path only and a caddie is strongly recommended.
- Plan for caddie fees at check-in and a gratuity on top.
- If walking with a caddie, use a single-strap carry bag under 24 pounds.
- No denim, sandals or open-toe shoes on the course or range; collared shirts recommended.
- Expect large sandy waste areas, wiregrass and big greens with strong slopes.
- Rental Titleist sets are available by the day; call the golf shop ahead.
- Check the maintenance calendar: summer aerification closes the course for about ten days.
Arrival & check-in
No. 4 is part of the main Pinehurst Resort campus. Golf check-in is at the main golf shop, where caddie fees are paid at check-in. Request a caddie when you book your tee time.
Dress code
Collared shirts with neat pants or shorts and a belt are recommended. Denim, open-toe shoes and sandals aren't allowed on the course or the driving range.
Carts & walking
No. 4 is cart-path only, and the resort strongly recommends a caddie. Caddies (usually one per two players) and forecaddies are available, and a tip is customary. Bring a single-strap carry bag under 24 pounds or you may be asked to use a provided change-out bag. Push carts are available first come, first served.
Rentals & pro shop
Titleist rental clubs are available by the day; call the main golf shop at (910) 235-8141 to reserve.
Pace of play
Once you start a round you must finish it the same day.
Policies
No. 4 is open only to Pinehurst members and resort guests, so playing it means booking a stay or golf package. Children play No. 4 for an added per-child fee. If weather keeps you from playing, see the main golf shop about options. No. 4 is closed for aerification each summer (2027: July 30 to August 9).
Quick answers
Pinehurst No. 4 at a glance
Is Pinehurst No. 4 open to the public?
Pinehurst No. 4 is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does Pinehurst No. 4 have, and what's the par?
Pinehurst No. 4 has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,260 to 7,227 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Pinehurst No. 4?
Yes. This guide covers Pinehurst No. 4 hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Pinehurst No. 4?
Pinehurst No. 4 was designed by Gil Hanse (redesign of a Donald Ross course) and opened in 2018.
What's the dress code at Pinehurst No. 4?
Collared shirts with neat pants or shorts and a belt are recommended. Denim, open-toe shoes and sandals aren't allowed on the course or the driving range.
What are the cart and walking rules at Pinehurst No. 4?
No. 4 is cart-path only, and the resort strongly recommends a caddie. Caddies (usually one per two players) and forecaddies are available, and a tip is customary.
What's the pace of play at Pinehurst No. 4?
Once you start a round you must finish it the same day.
How do you book a tee time at Pinehurst No. 4?
Call the course at (855) 235-8507.
Where is Pinehurst No. 4?
Pinehurst No. 4 is at 80 Carolina Vista Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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