Hole 14 at Pinehurst Resort #4
- Par
- 3
- Yardage
- 216 yds
- Stroke index
- 12
- Hazards
- Water
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 28 yds deep × 46 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Orange tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Orange tees · Par 3 · 216 yards
The plan for No. 14
The shoreline defines the left side of this par-3 target.
Off the tee
Choose a club that reaches the green in the actual conditions, with a target that gives the water a margin. Verify the day's tee position before relying on a distance.
Approach & recovery
If the green is missed on the land side, recover toward its broad middle. Do not turn a playable lie into another shot directed at the water's edge.
On the green
Judge the putting line independently of the lake. The safest approach target can still leave a putt that needs careful pace across the surface.
Watch for
- Left-side lake
- Narrow shoreline margin
- Land-side sand
Hole 14 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 5,240 sq ft
How did Hole 14 play?
How did this hole play today?
Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Orange tees · 216 yards.
How difficult is hole 14?
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This hole is one of the tougher holes on the course for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 3, water in play.
What hazards should I watch out for on hole 14?
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Key hazards include: water at 188.7 yards. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.
How big is the green on hole 14?
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The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.
What's a good score on hole 14?
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This hole is a challenging par where bogey is acceptable. This longer par 3 will test your long iron or hybrid game. Par is a good score.
Research notes
- No. 4 reopened August 7, 2025 after a full greens reconstruction. Pinehurst says laser scans were used to replicate the surfaces and Gil Hanse signed off on the contours. A 2024 terrain model predates this work; geometric equivalence still needs review. (Paragraphs beginning No. 4 reopened, It wasn’t just ripping, and The first step)[1]
- The architect’s episode notes place the 2018 rebuild alongside No. 2 and describe designing within Pinehurst’s larger identity. (Architect-published episode highlights; not audio)[2]
Sources
- Around the Greens in 80 Days — Pinehurst No. 4 Reopens — Pinehurst Resorthttps://www.pinehurst.com/news/no-4-reopens/
- Golf Advisor Podcast Ep. 17: Gil Hanse and Matt Ginella at Dornoch Cottage — Hanse Golf Course Design / Golf Advisorhttps://www.hansegolfdesign.com/news/golf-advisor-podcast-ep-17-gil-hanse-and-matt-ginella-from-the-dornoch-cottage-in-pinehurst/