Pinehurst No. 2 (Pinehurst, United States) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide
Pinehurst No. 2 aerial view

Pinehurst No. 2

Pinehurst, United States

Par
70
Holes
18
Yards
7,543
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 12 · 2
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Course Layout

455 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 455 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

274 bunkers
120,744 sq yd of sand — 15.2 bunkers per hole on average.
42523 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
773 sq yd avg green
Classification: Large greens (~6,500 sq ft avg) — tough 3-putt territory. Huge surfaces — a 40-ft putt is a common outcome even from a good shot.
8354 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
7.6 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 29 fairway zones.
274 bunkers · 74 greens · 29 fairway zones · 63 tee boxes · 2 water hazards.

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 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 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

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 3 · 216 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 10
Par 5 · 617 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 9
Par 3 · 184 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 4 · 536 yards

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.