| The U.S. Open returns to one of America’s greatest golf destinations this week in Pinehurst, N.C., for the first time since 2014. If it has been a decade since you’ve been down to the Sandhills, it’s time to go—much has changed. There are several additions to the scene, and most of the major courses have undergone serious transformations.
Although Pinehurst (and neighboring Southern Pines) is still Pinehurst, a quaint, historic village that’s unlike anywhere else in golf, the overall environment of the golf, resorts, lodging and restaurants is more evolved than it was the last time the resort hosted the U.S. Open.
What hasn’t changed is the difficulty of selecting where to play. Choosing how to divide your rounds in such a target-rich environment can tie visitors in knots. Not to worry, though, as Golf Digest’s Architecture Editor Derek Duncan has ranked his 11 favorite Pinehurst courses to help you create your next itinerary. |
