Hole 4 at Pinehurst Resort #4

Pinehurst, North Carolina
Par
3
Yardage
153 yds
Stroke index
17
Hazards
2 bunkers
Hole 4 aerial at Pinehurst Resort #4

Aerial source not provided

Green size: 26 yds deep × 24 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 · 153 yards

The plan for No. 4

Keep the three left-side bunkers outside the normal shot pattern on this par 3.

Off the tee

Choose the club for the green's usable depth and the day's conditions. A central line gives more margin than one brushing the left edge.

Approach & recovery

If the tee shot misses, look for a route that gets the ball safely onto the broad portion. A left bunker shot should prioritize staying on the green.

On the green

The target has more depth than its narrow front suggests. Use that shape when planning a recovery or a long first putt.

Watch for

  • Left bunker chain
  • Narrow front section
  • Surrounding sandy ground

Hole 4 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 5,337 sq ft

Dimensions
26y Deep × 24y Wide
Mapped green boundary
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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: Orange tees · 153 yards.

How big is the green on hole 4?

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

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/