Friday, April 20, 2007
Four Days At Pinehurst Resort
Celebrate 100 years at the cradle of American golf
By Charlie Schroeder
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| Courses | | | Pinehurst No. 1 (1898)
6,128 Yards, Par-70
Leroy Culver, architect (Donald Ross redesigned it over the years)
Playing Tip: Keep it straight off the tee, and carry a hot putter.
| Pinehurst No. 2 (1907)
7,305 Yards, Par-72
Donald Ross, architect
Playing Tip: Spin your approach shots to hold its “turtleback” greens.
| Pinehurst No. 3 (1910)
5,682 Yards, Par-70
Donald Ross, architect
Playing Tip: Don’t be fooled by its length. Your putter will determine whether you score or not. |
| Pinehurst No. 4 (2000)
7,117 Yards, Par-72
Tom Fazio, architect
Playing Tip: There are 140 pot bunkers, so spend a lot of time in your club’s practice bunker. | Pinehurst No. 5 (1961)
6,848 Yards, Par-72
Ellis Maples, architect
Playing Tip: Home to more water hazards than any other course at Pinehurst. Placement is essential. | Pinehurst No. 6 (1979)
6,990 Yards, Par-71
George and Tom Fazio, architects (renovated 2005)
Playing Tip: With new bunkers and green complexes added by Tom Fazio, the course demands both accuracy and a deft touch.
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| Pinehurst No. 7 (1986)
7,216 Yards, Par-72
Rees Jones, architect
Playing Tip: Routed through a rugged landscape, No. 7 challenges golfers in every area. Bring your “A” game. | Pinehurst No. 8 (1996)
7,092 Yards, Par-72
Tom Fazio, architect
Playing Tip: False fronts, dips and swales around the greens test golfers. Carry a hot flatstick and extra patience.
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Contact Information Pinehurst Resort 1 Carolina Vista Drive
Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374
(800) ITS-GOLF or (910) 235-8507
www.pinehurst.com Pinehurst Golf Academy (866) 291-4427
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