Hole 15 at Pinehurst Resort #2

Pinehurst, North Carolina
Par
3
Yardage
202 yds
Stroke index
12
Hazards
3 bunkers
Hole 15 aerial at Pinehurst Resort #2

Aerial source not provided

Green size: 30 yds deep × 29 yds wide

Scorecard yardage is for US Open tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.

US Open tees · Par 3 · 202 yards

The plan for No. 15

The narrow green asks for a well-controlled strike and a realistic target.

Off the tee

Choose the club around the usable green depth and current conditions. Do not shrink the target to match a flag near an edge.

Approach & recovery

If the tee shot misses, the resort favors the front-side recovery over one from behind. Assess the actual lie before choosing a low or lofted shot.

On the green

Use the center of the crown as the reference. Holding the putting surface is a good result even when it leaves a longer first putt.

Watch for

  • Narrow putting surface
  • Crowned shoulders
  • Rear runoff

Hole 15 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 5,160 sq ft

Dimensions
30y Deep × 29y Wide
Mapped green boundary
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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: US Open tees · 202 yards.

What club should I use on this par 3?

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At 206 yards, most golfers will need a long iron or hybrid (5-iron to 6-iron) to reach this green. Adjust for elevation, wind, and pin position.

How big is the green on hole 15?

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The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

Sources & further reading
  • Pinehurst Resort / SkyFox Golf

    Official hole information panel; written guidance

    The narrow crowned target makes the strike demanding; the operator describes a front-side recovery as easier than one from behind.

  • Fried Egg Golf

    00:34:12–00:35:40

    Angela Moser, lead design associate

    Moser emphasizes the contoured green surrounds as a principal defense and discusses accepting a conservative recovery, including a putter when the lie permits.

  • Pinehurst Resort

    Second half of article; restoration discussion

    The resort identifies Coore and Crenshaw’s restoration as a 2010–2011 project.