Pinehurst No. 2
Pinehurst, United States
Course Layout
455 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Course by the Numbers
Calculated from 455 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.
About Pinehurst No. 2
Pinehurst Resort is a golf resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States. It has hosted a number of prestigious golf tournaments including four U.S. Open Championships, one U.S. Women's Open, three U.S. Amateurs, one PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup.
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What Should You Expect to Shoot?
These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.
Championship
Rating 76.5 · Slope 145 · Par 70 · 7,543 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 89 | +19 |
| 10 | 19 | 96 | +26 |
| 15 | 26 | 102 | +32 |
| 20 | 32 | 109 | +39 |
| 25 | 39 | 115 | +45 |
| 30 | 45 | 121 | +51 |
Back
Rating 74.0 · Slope 140 · Par 70 · 7,000 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | 84 | +14 |
| 10 | 16 | 90 | +20 |
| 15 | 23 | 97 | +27 |
| 20 | 29 | 103 | +33 |
| 25 | 35 | 109 | +39 |
| 30 | 41 | 115 | +45 |
Middle
Rating 71.5 · Slope 133 · Par 70 · 6,500 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 79 | +9 |
| 10 | 13 | 85 | +15 |
| 15 | 19 | 91 | +21 |
| 20 | 25 | 97 | +27 |
| 25 | 31 | 102 | +32 |
| 30 | 37 | 108 | +38 |
Forward
Rating 73.0 · Slope 130 · Par 70 · 5,600 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 82 | +12 |
| 10 | 15 | 88 | +18 |
| 15 | 20 | 93 | +23 |
| 20 | 26 | 99 | +29 |
| 25 | 32 | 105 | +35 |
| 30 | 38 | 111 | +41 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Yards | 398 | 500 | 387 | 528 | 588 | 216 | 426 | 492 | 184 | 3,719 | 617 | 478 | 486 | 381 | 472 | 199 | 536 | 207 | 448 | 3,824 | 7,543 |
| Stroke Index | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 |
Holes That Decide Your Round
Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →
Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.
Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.
Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.
Pre-Round Checklist for Pinehurst No. 2
Your Game Plan for Pinehurst No. 2
The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.
Tee Sets
Championship
- Yards:
- 7,543
- Par:
- 70
- Course Rating:
- 76.5
- Slope:
- 145
Back
- Yards:
- 7,000
- Par:
- 70
- Course Rating:
- 74.0
- Slope:
- 140
Middle
- Yards:
- 6,500
- Par:
- 70
- Course Rating:
- 71.5
- Slope:
- 133
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,600
- Par:
- 70
- Course Rating:
- 73.0
- Slope:
- 130
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Pinehurst No. 2?
Pinehurst No. 2 is a par 70 course with 18 holes measuring 7,543 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,719 yards), back nine par 35 (3,824 yards).
What is the longest hole at Pinehurst No. 2?
The longest hole is hole 10, a par 5 playing 617 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Pinehurst No. 2?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 3 playing 216 yards.
What should I shoot at Pinehurst No. 2?
Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.