Hole 1 at Pinehurst Resort #2
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 402 yds
- Stroke index
- 11
- Hazards
- 1 bunker
Hole 1 map
27 yd wide × 43 yd deep · 4.1 ft total elevation range
Light = gentler slope · Red = steeper slope
White lines: 1 foot of elevation. Arrows: downhill. General terrain, not a pin read.
Approach from bottom
Contour source
Moore_QL1_2024_03ft_CountywideRaster · collection 2024
Map source & reference
Mapbox Satellite composite · capture date not provided. Green at the top; the labeled map reference is below.
Scorecard yardage is for US Open tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
US Open tees · Par 4 · 402 yards
The plan for No. 1
Use the generous opening drive to set up a controlled shot into the crowned green.
Off the tee
Choose the club that keeps your usual dispersion inside the broad fairway. Extra length helps only if the next shot is played from a predictable lie.
Approach & recovery
Aim into the body of the target. A ball that finds an edge can finish well away from the putting surface.
On the green
The crown makes stopping position more important than proximity to an edge flag. A longer putt is preferable to another recovery.
Watch for
- Crowned green
- Runoff surrounds
- Sandy native ground
Hole 1 Green Complex & Slope
USGS 3DEP terrain analysis
Green size: 5,876 sq ft
How did Hole 1 play?
How did this hole play today?
Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: US Open tees · 402 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 405-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 1?
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This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.
How big is the green on hole 1?
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The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.
Sources & further reading
- Pinehurst Resort / SkyFox Golf
Official hole information panel; written guidance
The broad opening drive gives way to a crowned target that rejects inaccurate approaches; the green is the first demanding part of the hole.
- 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.