Pinehurst No. 10 is the boldest new course at America's most storied golf resort, delivering sandy drama and modern strategy on a stunning property reclaimed from old mining ground. A must-play for architectural enthusiasts and destination golfers alike.
On No. 8, look at the giant folds and scars in the land — you’re playing through an old sand-mining site, and Doak deliberately used the abandoned quarry terrain instead of hiding it.
Pinehurst No. 10 is a modern marvel from Tom Doak, unleashed on dramatic, rolling sandhills that once fueled the Sandmines and The Pit. Its routing takes golfers on a dynamic journey across ridges, valleys, exposed sandscapes, and inventive green complexes. Unlike the tighter corridors of Pinehurst's Ross-era classics, Doak’s design embraces width, natural movement, and ceaseless strategic options. Approach angles, recovery shots from vast sandy areas, and decision-making off the tee are central to the adventure—every hole feels like a fresh architectural experiment that still speaks Pinehurst's broader sandy DNA.
Doak and Moser maximized natural mining landforms to create Pinehurst’s boldest, most visually distinctive course, setting a new bar for modern strategic design.
The back nine opens with this colossal 634-yard par 5, where the fairway rides exposed ridges and the approach faces shifting winds. Playing across the heart of the sandmines, it's as visually thrilling as it is demanding.
Aim for position, not simply length—base your layup on wind and angle into a large, complex green.
Errant shots flirt with sandy waste, while bold attacks can find tricky runoffs and awkward stances.
Firm, fast, and meticulously presented sandhills golf with the typical Pinehurst polish.
Busy during peak months, but resort staff keep rounds flowing—expect 4.5 hours in prime season.
High-energy, architecture-focused, modern resort experience. Friendly but upscale crowd.
Standard golf attire (collared shirts, slacks or tailored shorts, spikeless or soft spikes).
Bring comfortable shoes—No. 10 is strictly walking-only, with hills and distance between greens and tees.
Work on sand play and chip-and-run shots—the course will test your creativity around the greens.
Practice 3/4 shots and flighted irons to handle unpredictable breezes across exposed holes.
Pay attention to green surrounds and slopes in your yardage book—they dictate many approach decisions.
The Pit (Dan Maples design) opens on the site
The Pit closes, land goes dormant
Pinehurst announces Tom Doak as architect for a new course on Sandmines land
Construction begins; Angela Moser leads project on site
No. 10 named Best New Course by Sports Illustrated; debuts at No. 88 on Golf.com's U.S. Top 100
No. 10 is built atop a 900-acre tract shaped by old mining operations and the long-dormant Pit course, resulting in dramatic ridges, exposed sand, and landforms unmatched elsewhere in Pinehurst. Doak's routing harnesses these features for bold, unforgettable holes.
Opening in 2024, No. 10 added a new chapter to Pinehurst's legend by pairing world-class design pedigree with the most adventurous landscape in the resort's stable. Its immediate acclaim as a top-100 U.S. course set a modern benchmark for destination golf.
Tom Doak and Angela Moser collaborated intensively on site, pushing bold green contours and maximizing natural sand movement through every hole. Their partnership created a course that’s strategic, visually thrilling, and as fun to walk as it is to play.
First Pinehurst new build in almost 30 years
Built on reclaimed land from The Pit, a cult favorite lost course
Design led on-site by Angela Moser, marking a major modern collaboration
Named Best New Course in America by Sports Illustrated only months after opening
Course routing leverages former mining scars for dramatic elevation change and visuals
Legendary championship host and Donald Ross masterpiece
Gil Hanse's modern revamp, highly acclaimed for its fun and variety
Top-ranked public access, classic Ross layout, US Women's Open pedigree
Intimate, strategy-driven original Ross course
Mike Strantz's wild, unforgettable design—maximum 'wow' factor and must-play
Pinehurst village—the epicenter of Carolina golf culture and easiest resort logistics
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Why it matches: Streamsong Blue is a natural next stop after Pinehurst Resort (No. 10 Course): it a comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character.
Why it matches: Park Mammoth Golf Club is a natural next stop after Pinehurst Resort (No. 10 Course): it a comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character.
Why it matches: What links these two? A comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character — a familiar feeling, expressed in Siwanoy Country Club's own setting.
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