Jeff Marsh
Overview
Sand is the defining character of Pinehurst, and Pinehurst No. 10 goes right to the source: a former sand mining site south of the resort, portions of which used to be a golf course called The Pit that closed in 2010. Several holes of this Tom Doak design, opened in 2024, plunge through the old quarries, including the turbulent eighth where players will want to pop Dramamine before tackling fairway swells that would pitch and toss a fishing vessel. Pinehurst Resort is also characterized by the tight cluster of its primary courses and synchronous relationship with the surrounding village, but No. 10 is a world apart. The grandeur of the isolated holes roller coasting through the quiet sand barrens creates tension between the sublimity of the environment and the heroism of the architecture, demonstrated most intensely in the uninhibited green shapes, many of which are bowl-shaped and heavily segmented.
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“Pinehurst #10 is a solid addition to one of the best golf resorts in the US. Tom Doak routed a great course that feels more like Bandon Trails or Tobbaco Road. The trees, sand, and pine straw look like Pinehurst, but that's about it. #10 is a big course, with large welcoming greens and wide fairways giving players lots of options for playing the great layout variety. The course really kicks in midway thru the front with #6 as a standout big 4. #8 gets a lot of press for being unique... and it is... but the following holes offer the best challenge. #9 a big 4, #10 a wonderfully flowing 5, and #12 an up and down reachable 5... another big 4 for the 13th...then a monster 3 in the 264 yd 14th. 15 and 16 represent the great mix of layout variety... short right turning Par 4 over water... followed by a beast of a left turning 4 on 16. A solid finish with the Par 3 17th... and a strong 18th. Well done Mr Doak... I can't wait to see Coore & Crenshaw's work on the neighboring property!"
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“Number 10 is a great addition to the Resorts portfolio. It's routing provided a good amount of options in how you could play. It's layout also seemed to be suitable for all skill levels. You had options in carry distance and layups that were good risk reward. The course was in in fantastic shape with the firmness playing a major factor. I think it is imperative they keep the course firm and fast so that you can play all of the slopes, good or bad. The natural movement in the land was something that could play to your benefit or detriment. This really lead to its Fun rating being so high. I think it was a course you could play a half dozen times and each time it could present a different type of challenge depending on the bounces you get or some of the lines you may want to take off the tee."
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“(distant) Second best course at the resort, but significantly ahead of the third"
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“An exciting and challenging routing with more elevation change than the resort's famous No 2. Put on your list to play if you're planning a trip to Pinehurst. You won't be disappointed..... just be prepared to walk as the course is not set up to ride a cart."
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“Run, don't walk, to play this course. You won't be disappointed. Easily the best addition to the Pinehurst group of courses, and might even challenge No. 2 for the crown as best course at Pinehurst. Sure, it doesn't have the majors, history, and crowned greens of No. 2, but this course does have everything else: challenge, beauty, shot options, and incredible greens."
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“Maybe the best course at the resort?!"
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“Great golf course and great addition to Pinehurst. Really fun walk and a job well done by Doak. The last hole is lackluster and a couple of plain holes to get into the round, but the middle 14-15 holes are going to make this course one of the most popular at Pinehurst and in the US for destination golf. Don't miss the 17th green, one of the coolest greens I have seen and presents a lot of fun options!"
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“One of the very best courses in the Pinehurst area. Love the variety of this golf course!!"
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“A good addition to the Pinehurst group of courses. It is not as fun to play as many neighboring courses due to the sevrity of greens and firm landing areas that often run away from players."
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“Wonderful addition to the Pinehurst portfolio -- might be the most fun of all of them!"
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