Hole 9 at Pinehurst Resort #2

Pinehurst, North Carolina
Par
3
Yardage
191 yds
Stroke index
13
Hazards
3 bunkers
Hole 9 aerial at Pinehurst Resort #2

Aerial source not provided

Green size: 35 yds deep × 34 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 · 191 yards

The plan for No. 9

This wide, shallow target rewards distance control more than a narrow aim at the flag.

Off the tee

Check the front and back of the usable green section. Choose a club that puts the normal shot inside that depth window.

Approach & recovery

A missed green needs a recovery aimed at the generous portion. The left and rear surrounds offer less forgiveness than they first appear to.

On the green

The surface has two levels and a left-to-right fall. Read the transition between levels before choosing the pace of a long putt.

Watch for

  • Shallow green
  • Two putting levels
  • Left and rear falloffs

Hole 9 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 4,845 sq ft

Dimensions
35y Deep × 34y Wide
Mapped green boundary
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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: US Open tees · 191 yards.

What club should I use on this par 3?

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At 190 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 difficult is hole 9?

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This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: small green.

How big is the green on hole 9?

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The green is small and requires precision. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

Sources & further reading
  • Pinehurst Resort / SkyFox Golf

    Official hole information panel; written guidance

    The shallow, wide green has two levels and falls left to right; the operator identifies left and long as the troublesome misses.

  • 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.