North Carolina, USA
Pinehurst No 8
Course Highlight
Opened in 2017 by Tom Fazio and Tom Doak, Pinehurst No. 8 showcases rugged sandhills terrain with dramatic elevation changes through native pines and wild sandy expanses, offering a strategic, wide-open layout that captures the essence of North Carolina's sandhills golf experience.
Tournament History
PGA Club Pro Championship (1997, 1998), US Amateur Four Ball (2017)
About the Course
Pinehurst No.8 ventures deepest into the sandhills, celebrated as the resort's most wild and naturally beautiful course. Fairways wind through pine forests and native sand areas, preserving the raw character of North Carolina's sandhill terrain in stark contrast to more manicured traditional layouts. The challenge emerges from natural elevation changes and strategic bunkering, where every hole demands precise club selection and keen awareness of wind conditions. The course's open expanses and serene atmosphere transport players to what feels like untouched dunes from a century past, far removed from crowds. Many holes offer multiple strategic routes, rewarding bold shotmaking while accommodating conservative play. For golfers seeking the purest sandhills experience, No.8 delivers a wilderness adventure unlike any other offering within the Pinehurst resort.