Pinehurst Resort (No. 2)
Pinehurst, NC, United States
About Pinehurst Resort (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 75.5 · Slope 144 · Par 72 · 7,565 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | 85 | +13 |
| 10 | 16 | 92 | +20 |
| 15 | 23 | 98 | +26 |
| 20 | 29 | 104 | +32 |
| 25 | 35 | 111 | +39 |
| 30 | 42 | 117 | +45 |
Back
Rating 73.0 · Slope 138 · Par 72 · 7,000 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 80 | +8 |
| 10 | 13 | 86 | +14 |
| 15 | 19 | 92 | +20 |
| 20 | 25 | 98 | +26 |
| 25 | 32 | 105 | +33 |
| 30 | 38 | 111 | +39 |
Middle
Rating 70.5 · Slope 132 · Par 72 · 6,500 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 75 | +3 |
| 10 | 10 | 81 | +9 |
| 15 | 16 | 87 | +15 |
| 20 | 22 | 92 | +20 |
| 25 | 28 | 98 | +26 |
| 30 | 34 | 104 | +32 |
Forward
Rating 73.0 · Slope 128 · Par 72 · 5,600 yards| Your Handicap | Course HCP | Expected Score | Over Par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 80 | +8 |
| 10 | 12 | 85 | +13 |
| 15 | 18 | 91 | +19 |
| 20 | 24 | 97 | +25 |
| 25 | 29 | 102 | +30 |
| 30 | 35 | 108 | +36 |
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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 404 | 502 | 340 | 565 | 482 | 224 | 398 | 588 | 192 | 3,695 | 610 | 478 | 449 | 387 | 484 | 206 | 531 | 190 | 445 | 3,780 | 7,475 |
| 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 Resort (No. 2)
Your Game Plan for Pinehurst Resort (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:
- 7,565
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 75.5
- Slope:
- 144
Back
- Yards:
- 7,000
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 73.0
- Slope:
- 138
Middle
- Yards:
- 6,500
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 70.5
- Slope:
- 132
Forward
- Yards:
- 5,600
- Par:
- 72
- Course Rating:
- 73.0
- Slope:
- 128
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the par at Pinehurst Resort (No. 2)?
Pinehurst Resort (No. 2) is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 7,475 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,695 yards), back nine par 36 (3,780 yards).
What is the longest hole at Pinehurst Resort (No. 2)?
The longest hole is hole 10, a par 5 playing 610 yards.
Which hole is hardest at Pinehurst Resort (No. 2)?
Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 3 playing 224 yards.
What should I shoot at Pinehurst Resort (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.