Hole 1 at Pinehurst Resort #4
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 450 yds
- Stroke index
- 7
- Hazards
- 10 bunkers
Mapbox Satellite composite · capture date not provided
Green size: 37 yds deep × 30 yds wide
The available 2024 LiDAR predates the August 2025 greens rebuild. Current green contours have not been verified.
Scorecard yardage is for Orange tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Orange tees · Par 4 · 450 yards
The plan for No. 1
The rightward bend makes a useful drive more valuable than the straightest line toward the green.
Off the tee
Choose a stopping zone before the cluster of sand on the right. Leave a view around the turn instead of trying to cut through its narrow side.
Approach & recovery
Approach the main green from the fairway side. The sand near the inside of the bend reduces the margin for a pushed second shot.
On the green
The green's shape gives more room through its central body than at its edges. Read the current surface on arrival; the older terrain survey predates the 2025 rebuild.
Watch for
- Rightward bend
- Inside sand
- Narrow approach beside the trees
Hole 1 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 6,416 sq ft
How did Hole 1 play?
How did this hole play today?
Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Orange tees · 450 yards.
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 fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.
What's a good score on hole 1?
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This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.
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/