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Experience Pinehurst No.8 Course with Golf Tours Abroad. Designed by Tom Fazio in 1996, it’s spread over 420 scenic acres of rolling terrain & natural wetlands.

Course: Pinehurst No.8
Location: North Carolina, USA
Designers: Tom Fazio
Built: 1996
# of Holes: 18
Distance: 7,099 yards from Gold Markers
Course Par: 72
Bunkers: 58
Longest Hole: 6th hole – 605 yards from Blue Markers
Shortest Hole: 5th hole – 149 yards from Blue Markers
Caddies: Yes – Single Premium, Double Bag & Forecaddies
Carts: Yes
Accommodation: Yes

Pinehurst No. 8 also known as the Centennial Course, was designed in 1996 by Tom Fazio in celebration of Pinehurst’s 100th birthday. Fazio took full advantage of the 420 acres of rolling terrain and natural wetlands to fashion a course that’s visually enthralling, challenging and yet fun to play. Some feel that Pinehurst No. 8 synthesizes all the elements of the Pinehurst ® golf experience into one layout better than any of the other courses, and many mid and higher-handicappers find it the most enjoyable and scenic track to play.

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Experience Pinehurst No.7 Course with Golf Tours Abroad. Designed by Rees Jones in 1986, this is one of longest Pinehurst ® golf courses measuring 7216 yards.

Course: Pinehurst No.7
Location: North Carolina, USA
Designers: Rees Jones
Built: 1986
# of Holes: 18
Distance: 7,216 yards from Gold Markers
Course Par: 72
Bunkers: 75
Longest Hole: 18th hole – 600 yards from Gold Markers
Shortest Hole: 9th hole – 191 yards from Gold Markers
Caddies: Yes – Single Premium, Double Bag & Forecaddies
Carts: Yes
Accommodation: Yes

Pinehurst No. 7 was designed by Rees Jones in 1986 and is located on the site of a forgotten nine-hole employee course that was laid out by Donald Ross. At 7,216 yards, No. 7 is one of Pinehurst’s longest tracks, unfolding over dramatic, hilly terrain that’s dotted with wetlands in lower-lying areas. Elevated tees let you register the challenges that wait and elevated greens demand approaches struck with authority. No. 7 is renowned for its many colourful flourishes of scenery. Old bunkers from the employee course that Jones uncovered during initial routing adorn the tee of the Par-4 4th hole. One of the wetlands area called the “Devil’s Gut,” must be cleared on your approach to the short par-4 7th hole. Also look out for Jones’ trademark “Fingers” bunkers that demand accuracy on hole 16.

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Experience Pinehurst No.6 Course with Golf Tours Abroad. Designed by Tom & George Fazio in 1975, this Par 71 course has the toughest back 9 holes at Pinehurst ®

Course: Pinehurst No.6
Location: North Carolina, USA
Designers: Tom & George Fazio
Built: 1975
# of Holes: 18
Distance: 7,053 yards from Gold Markers
Course Par: 72
Bunkers: 57
Longest Hole: 2nd hole – 537 yards from Gold Markers
Shortest Hole: 3rd hole – 198 yards from Gold Markers
Caddies: Yes – Single Premium, Double Bag & Forecaddies
Carts: Yes
Accommodation: Yes

Pinehurst No. 6 rests a few miles from the center of Pinehurst, and is also a departure from the first five courses in design and temperament. It’s the first Pinehurst effort by Tom Fazio, who began work on No. 6 in 1975 with his uncle George, a famed designer in his own right. The result was a more rugged, undulating track that demands bigger drives and more aggressive approaches. Tom returned in 2005 to carve new bunkers, soften angles and seed faster greens. The addition of native wiregrass throughout the course gives it a distinctive Pinehurst feel. Between the water, bunkers, wetlands and woods, there are plenty of perils on this par-71 track. The back nine is among Pinehurst’s most challenging halves.

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Experience Pinehurst No.5 Course with Golf Tours Abroad. Designed by Ellis Maples in 1961, this course has more water hazards than any other at Pinehurst ®

Course: Pinehurst No.5
Location: North Carolina, USA
Designers: Ellis Maples
Built: 1961
# of Holes: 18
Distance: 6,828 yards from Gold Markers
Course Par: 72
Bunkers: 47
Longest Hole: 14th hole – 523 yards from Gold Markers
Shortest Hole: 6th hole – 168 yards from Gold Markers
Caddies: Yes – Single Premium, Double Bag & Forecaddies
Carts: Yes
Accommodation: Yes

Pinehurst No. 5 was designed in 1961 by Ellis Maples, a Donald Ross protégé. Maples believed that it was the designer’s job to find the golf course that resided in the land’s structure, and his faithfulness to the land is evident in No. 5’s variety of holes that meander up and down, left and right, and over water. No. 5 has more water hazards than any of the other courses at Pinehurst. The combination of water carries, elevated greens and overall greater yardage favors longer hitters. No. 5 offers classic Pinehurst golf—more challenging than Nos. 1 and 3, but less taxing than No. 2. It won’t disappoint.

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