Hole 18 at Pinehurst Resort #4

Pinehurst, North Carolina
Par
4
Yardage
487 yds
Stroke index
2
Hazards
6 bunkers
Hole 18 aerial at Pinehurst Resort #4

Aerial source not provided

Green size: 33 yds deep × 34 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 · 487 yards

The plan for No. 18

The closing approach is easier to manage from grass than from the long sandy margin.

Off the tee

Choose a drive that stays inside the corridor. Allow for run toward the sandy edge rather than judging the shot only by its carry.

Approach & recovery

The green has sand to the right and behind. Pick the central putting area with enough club to reach it, while leaving room for the ball to stop.

On the green

A solid central approach is a useful closing result. Read the first putt from the ball and let pace take priority over forcing a finish at the hole.

Watch for

  • Long sandy fairway edge
  • Right greenside sand
  • Rear bunker

Hole 18 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 6,941 sq ft

Dimensions
33y Deep × 34y Wide
Mapped green boundary
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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: Orange tees · 487 yards.

How difficult is hole 18?

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This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4.

How big is the green on hole 18?

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

What's a good score on hole 18?

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This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

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/