A Short Course With A Long History

At just 5,155 yards, No 3 is the shortest course at Pinehurst, but don’t let that modest distance fool you. The course, originally designed in 1910, was recently renovated to return many of Donald Ross’s original flourishes and characteristics. Miniscule, elevated greens that average just 4,500 sq. ft. each demand precision while challenging bunker placements add to the adventure as you try to best this par-68 course.

Donald Ross Pinehurst No 3 golf course at Pinehurst Resort

Par & Yardage

Hole
Par
US Open
Blue
White
Green
Red
1
4
283
263
251
2
17/17
119
109
98
3
4
346
316
307
4
3
151
124
113
5
4
296
285
276
6
3
166
149
134
7
4
327
304
278
8
17/17
111
108
83
9
4
327
311
283
10
4
338
321
309
11
5
502
458
429
12
3
196
177
124
13
5
423
411
403
14
3
191
177
124
15
4
328
316
296
16
4
319
297
267
17
4
346
336
306
18
4
386
370
262

Landscaping

  • TEES: Certified Tifway 419 Bermuda
  • FAIRWAYS: Certified Tifway 419 Bermuda
  • ROUGH: Certified Tifway 419 Bermuda
  • GREENS: Champion Ultradwarf

Characteristics

  • Acres of turf: 70.8
  • Acres of fairways: 25
  • Square footage of greens: 85,000 sq ft
  • Number of sand bunkers: 30
No. 3
Donald Ross Pinehurst No 3 golf course at Pinehurst Resort

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COURSE DESIGNERS

  • 1910: Donald Ross

RESTORATIONS & REDESIGNS

  • 2017
No3_Hole_1

The 1st Hole on No. 3

PAR 4 - HCP 13/13

  • WHITE
    283 YD.
  • GREEN
    263 YD.
  • RED
    251 YD.
Pinehurst Course 3 – Hole 1 illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 2nd Hole on No. 3

PAR 17/17 - HCP 3

  • WHITE
    119 YD.
  • GREEN
    109 YD.
  • RED
    98 YD.
Pinehurst Course 3 – Hole 2 illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 3rd Hole on No. 3

PAR 4 - HCP 3/3

  • WHITE
    346 YD.
  • GREEN
    316 YD.
  • RED
    307 YD.
Pinehurst Course 3 – Hole 3 illustration
No3_Hole_4

The 4th Hole on No. 3

PAR 3 - HCP 7/11

  • WHITE
    151 YD.
  • GREEN
    124 YD.
  • RED
    113 YD.
course-3-hole-4-illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 5th Hole on No. 3

PAR 4 - HCP 13/7

  • WHITE
    296 YD.
  • GREEN
    285 YD.
  • RED
    276 YD.
course-3-hole-5-illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 6th Hole on No. 3

PAR 3 - HCP 9/9

  • WHITE
    166 YD.
  • GREEN
    149 YD.
  • RED
    134 YD.
course-3-hole-6-illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 7th Hole on No. 3

PAR 4 - HCP 5/1

  • WHITE
    327 YD.
  • GREEN
    304 YD.
  • RED
    278 YD.
course-3-hole-7-illustration
No3_Hole_8

The 8th Hole on No. 3

PAR 17/17 - HCP 3

  • WHITE
    111 YD.
  • GREEN
    108 YD.
  • RED
    83 YD.
course-3-hole-8-illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 9th Hole on No. 3

PAR 4 - HCP 3/5

  • WHITE
    327 YD.
  • GREEN
    311 YD.
  • RED
    283 YD.
course-3-hole-9-illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 10th Hole on No. 3

PAR 4 - HCP 2/2

  • WHITE
    338 YD.
  • GREEN
    321 YD.
  • RED
    309 YD.
course-3-hole-10-illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 11th Hole on No. 3

PAR 5 - HCP 16/12

  • WHITE
    502 YD.
  • GREEN
    458 YD.
  • RED
    429 YD.
course-3-hole-11-illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 12th Hole on No. 3

PAR 3 - HCP 6/14

  • WHITE
    196 YD.
  • GREEN
    177 YD.
  • RED
    124 YD.
course-3-hole-12-illustration
No3_Hole_13

The 13th Hole on No. 3

PAR 5 - HCP 18/8

  • WHITE
    423 YD.
  • GREEN
    411 YD.
  • RED
    403 YD.
course-3-hole-13-illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 14th Hole on No. 3

PAR 3 - HCP 12/18

  • WHITE
    191 YD.
  • GREEN
    177 YD.
  • RED
    124 YD.
course-3-hole-14-illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 15th Hole on No. 3

PAR 4 - HCP 14/6

  • WHITE
    328 YD.
  • GREEN
    316 YD.
  • RED
    296 YD.
course-3-hole-15-illustration
No3_Hole_1

The 16th Hole on No. 3

PAR 4 - HCP 10/10

  • WHITE
    319 YD.
  • GREEN
    297 YD.
  • RED
    267 YD.
course-3-hole-16-illustration
No3_Hole_17

The 17th Hole on No. 3

PAR 4 - HCP 8/4

  • WHITE
    346 YD.
  • GREEN
    336 YD.
  • RED
    306 YD.
course-3-hole-17-illustration
No3_Hole_18

The 18th Hole on No. 3

PAR 4 - HCP 4/16

  • WHITE
    386 YD.
  • GREEN
    370 YD.
  • RED
    262 YD.
course-3-hole-18-illustration

Course Information

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Check-In Location

Main Golf Shop at the Resort Clubhouse
1 Carolina Vista, Pinehurst, NC 28374

Complimentary shuttle service available from all resort hotels.

Food & Drinks

91st Hole
Limited menu
7:30am – 6pm

The Deuce
Full service dining and bar.
RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE Call (855)-235-8507 (option 6)
See current hours and menus here.

Cradle Crossing
Beverages only
11am – 8pm

Halfway House: Nos. 2 & 4 “The Nest”
Limited menu
7am – 5pm

Beverage Cart Service
Yes
(Beverage cart service hours may vary seasonally)

Cart Information

Course 3:

Fairways
(unless otherwise posted)

Push carts are available at all courses on a first come first serve basis at each golf course. 

You may rent a set of the latest Titleist clubs for $80 per day. Call the main golf shop for information at (910) 235-8141.

Pinehurst has partnered with Ship Sticks to offer our guests a seamless door-to-door shipping service both to and from the resort. All bags will be delivered to The Carolina Hotel and held in storage until your arrival. Visit shipsticks.com/pinehurst-resort.

Driving Range, Chipping Green, Putting Green

RANGE HOURS:
Jan 1 – Feb 6: 7:30am – 4pm
Feb 7 – Feb 28: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Mar 1 – Sept 10: 6:00am – 6:30pm
Sept 11 – Nov 1: 6:30am – 6:00pm
Nov 2 – Nov 16: 6:30am – 4:30pm
Nov 17 – Dec 31: 7:00am – 4:30pm
2026 Jan 1 – Feb 5: 7:30am – 4:30pm
2026 Feb 6 – Feb 28: 7:00am – 6:00pm

Monday – Sunday: Off Mats
May 8 – Oct 31
– Monday-Wednesday: Off Mats
– Thursday-Sunday: Off Grass until 3:00pm

**Mondays – Closed for maintenance at 3pm (Spring/Summer) & 2pm (Fall/Winter)
**Thursdays – Closed from 3pm to 5pm for maintenance (Spring/Summer) & 2pm (Fall/Winter)

Changes to the above schedule may take place due to weather and or maintenance needs.

Golf Shop

Features an expansive collection of golf apparel, accessories, headwear and more.

SHOP HOURS:

Features an expansive collection of golf apparel, accessories, headwear and more.

Jan 1 – Feb 6: 7:30am – 5:30pm
Feb 7 – Feb 28: 7:00am – 6:30pm
Mar 1 – Sept 10: 6:00am – 8:00pm
Sept 11 – Oct 8: 6:30am – 8:00pm
Oct 9 – Nov 1: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Nov 2 – Nov 16: 6:30am – 6:30pm
Nov 17 – Dec 7: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Dec 8 – Dec 31: 7:30am – 5:30pm