Hole 15 at Pinehurst Resort #4

Pinehurst, North Carolina
Par
4
Yardage
398 yds
Stroke index
16
Hole 15 aerial at Pinehurst Resort #4

Aerial source not provided

Green size: 23 yds deep × 26 yds wide

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

Orange tees · Par 4 · 398 yards

The plan for No. 15

Use the broad fairway to prepare for the more exacting green approach.

Off the tee

Choose the part of the wide landing area that leaves a clear next line. There is room to prioritize a reliable strike over the longest possible drive.

Approach & recovery

The green sits toward the right of the larger short-grass area. Check your approach angle and leave room inside its edge.

On the green

Aim at the actual putting surface rather than the generous surrounding fairway. Settle the distance first, then read the local slope for the first putt.

Watch for

  • Sandy foreground
  • Right-set green
  • Trees beside the approach

Hole 15 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 4,727 sq ft

Dimensions
23y Deep × 26y Wide
Mapped green boundary
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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: Orange tees · 398 yards.

How difficult is hole 15?

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

How big is the green on hole 15?

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

What's a good score on hole 15?

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This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

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

  1. Around the Greens in 80 Days — Pinehurst No. 4 Reopens — Pinehurst Resorthttps://www.pinehurst.com/news/no-4-reopens/
  2. 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/