Pinehurst: The Cradle of American Golf

Itinerary

I’ve only visited Pinehurst once, and admittedly, I didn’t do it right. We planned the trip very last minute and took whatever tee times were available, which included #1, #9, #2, Tobacco Road (Tobacco Road is not affiliated with Pinehurst Resort). While the “correct” mix of courses is obviously subjective, the comments overwhelmingly recommended #2, #4, #8, and The Cradle (#10 was still under construction at the time). Knowing what I know now, the following is what I would book as a first-time visitor to Pinehurst.

Day 1

Fly into Raleigh, drive to Pinehurst, check into Carolina Hotel

Day 2

36 holes - play Pinehurst #4 & #10

Day 3

Play The Cradle, then #2

Day 4

36 Holes - play Tobacco Road, then either Mid Pines or Pine Needles

Day 5

Travel home

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