Hole 8 at Pinehurst Resort #4

Pinehurst, North Carolina
Par
4
Yardage
409 yds
Stroke index
15
Hazards
5 bunkers
Hole 8 aerial at Pinehurst Resort #4

Aerial source not provided

Green size: 34 yds deep × 28 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 · 409 yards

The plan for No. 8

The sand across the advancing route makes layup distance a deliberate choice.

Off the tee

Pick a finish on the main fairway with a clear view of the cross bunker ahead.

Approach & recovery

Decide whether to stop before the sand or take a different route using a measured distance from the ball. Do not let an automatic club choice place the next shot on its lip.

On the green

The final target is separated from the main landing area. Prioritize a clean arrival onto the surface over a low-percentage shot from the wrong side of the bunker.

Watch for

  • Cross bunker
  • Front-side green bunker
  • Narrowing fairway

Hole 8 Green Complex

Mapped green boundary

Green Surface

Green size: 6,964 sq ft

Dimensions
34y Deep × 28y Wide
Mapped green boundary
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Frequently asked questions

Yardage reference: Orange tees · 409 yards.

What's the best strategy off the tee?

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For this 406-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 8?

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This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 8?

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

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/