Hole 2 at Pinehurst Resort #4

Pinehurst, North Carolina
Par
5
Yardage
512 yds
Stroke index
13
Hazards
8 bunkers
Hole 2 aerial at Pinehurst Resort #4

Aerial source not provided

Green size: 26 yds deep × 33 yds wide

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

Orange tees · Par 5 · 512 yards

The plan for No. 2

Plan the par 5 in stages around the sand interrupting the route.

Off the tee

Favor the broad grass with enough margin from the long left sandy strip. Check how far your normal drive can run.

Approach & recovery

Before choosing the second shot, locate the sand in the middle of the advancing corridor. A layup should finish on a useful patch of grass, not merely closer to the green.

On the green

Separate the approach landing point from the final flag target. The sand before the green makes a controlled arrival worthwhile.

Watch for

  • Long left sandy strip
  • Cross-corridor sand
  • Front-side green bunker

Hole 2 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 5,297 sq ft

Dimensions
26y Deep × 33y Wide
Mapped green boundary
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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: Orange tees · 512 yards.

How difficult is hole 2?

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This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 2?

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The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 2?

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This hole is a reachable par 5 with eagle chances for longer hitters. Birdie is very much in play here if you can set up a good approach.

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/