The 10-Step Guide To The Perfect Pinehurst Buddies Trip

Walk in the footsteps of Hogan, Snead, Palmer, Nicklaus and every legend in the game of golf on Pinehurst No. 2, site of the 2024 U.S. Open Championship.

Settle your bets over a drink at The Deuce, overlooking the 18th green of Pinehurst No. 2. Voted the “Best New Restaurant in Golf” by Golf, Inc. magazine, the Deuce is a post-round must do.

Gil Hanse’s newly opened Pinehurst No. 4 was recently named the Best New Course You Can Play by Golf.com. Expect to be wowed by this stunning test of golf.

Come for the beer, stay for the atmosphere at Pinehurst Brewing Co., located in the historic steam plant building, which provided power to the Village in 1895. The 10-barrel brewery and smokehouse is just a short walk from any Pinehurst hotel. Come thirsty.

Golf Channel called The Cradle “the most fun 10 acres in all of golf.” With no holes playing longer than 130 yards, an ace on one of the nine holes isn’t unusual. Stop for a drink at the Pinecone, a fully-stocked bar behind the 4th tee.

Grab a drink and your putter and have some fun on Thistle Dhu, our rollicking 18-hole putting course. Making a two-putt on this course is even tougher than on Donald Ross’s turtle back greens.

Feeling a little achy after 36 holes? Head to The Spa for Cryotherapy. All it takes is three minutes to relieve those sore muscles so that you’re ready for tomorrow’s round. We call it $50 well-spent.

Start your day right with the ‘best breakfast in golf’ at the Carolina Dining Room. You’ll leave with plenty of energy to get you through your round.

Take a look back at the history of Pinehurst at the Tufts Archives, located across from the Holly Inn. From original Donald Ross course maps to photos of the Village dating back to the 1800s, the Tufts Archives is a fascinating walk through Pinehurst’s storied past.

Stroll through the halls where time stands still. Immerse yourself in the moments and champions that make Pinehurst so special, from the earliest North & South Amateur winners to U.S. Open legends.