Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pinehurst Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
166
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Pinehurst Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pinehurst Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pinehurst Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pinehurst Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@pienhurstidahogolf.com
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Facilities
Location
11 Country Club Ln, Pinehurst, ID 83850, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mr. Bauman
Opened
1929
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Pinehurst Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 21
Blue 21 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.0 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 463 | 504 | 181 | 312 | 127 | 319 | 402 | 369 | 2974 | 207 | 319 | 494 | 256 | 361 | 178 | 309 | 439 | 408 | 2971 | 5945 |
Red 21 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.0 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 318 | 440 | 181 | 312 | 127 | 319 | 401 | 369 | 2764 | 139 | 319 | 440 | 256 | 361 | 178 | 309 | 277 | 408 | 2687 | 5451 |
Blue 21 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.3 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 463 | 504 | 181 | 312 | 127 | 319 | 402 | 369 | 2974 | 207 | 319 | 494 | 256 | 361 | 178 | 309 | 439 | 408 | 2971 | 5945 |
Red 21 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 318 | 440 | 181 | 312 | 127 | 319 | 401 | 369 | 2764 | 139 | 319 | 440 | 256 | 361 | 178 | 309 | 277 | 408 | 2687 | 5451 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pinehurst Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Pinehurst Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pinehurst Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedCheck setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
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Get StartedCheck clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedDial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Pinehurst Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pinehurst Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Pinehurst Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Pinehurst Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Pinehurst Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pinehurst Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5698 yards. The back tees extend to 5945.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pinehurst Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Pinehurst Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5945.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Pinehurst Golf Course and how should I play it?
Pinehurst Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Pinehurst Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5945.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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