Pinehurst No. 10: A Bold New Chapter in the Sandhills
Few places in golf are as storied as Pinehurst. With nine existing courses, including the legendary No. 2, it’s long been known as the “Cradle of American Golf.” In 2024, the resort unveiled something it hadn’t done in nearly three decades: a brand-new 18-hole layout. That course — Pinehurst No. 10 — is the latest addition to a destination already rich in history and tradition.
The First New Full Course in 30 Years
No. 10 officially opened to the public in April 2024, making it the first completely new build at Pinehurst since the 1990s. The site, known locally as “the Sandmines,” had once been home to industrial sand mining. What was left behind — rugged dunes, deep pits, ridgelines, and natural elevation changes — turned out to be the perfect canvas for something extraordinary.
Tom Doak’s Vision
Renowned architect Tom Doak, working alongside associate Angela Moser, embraced the unique topography of the Sandhills to create a course that is at once natural, dramatic, and deeply memorable. Doak’s minimalist style is all about letting the land dictate the design, and Pinehurst No. 10 reflects that ethos throughout its routing.
The layout stretches just over 7,000 yards, par 70, with more than 75 feet of elevation change — a rare feature in this part of North Carolina. Players encounter wide fairways framed by longleaf pines, sandy waste areas, and native wiregrass, but the most unforgettable sections are those that dive into the old mining spoils, where bold contours and dramatic visuals create a one-of-a-kind stretch of holes.
Greens That Demand Creativity
One of the hallmarks of No. 10 is its set of green complexes. Doak and Moser built putting surfaces that feature tiers, run-offs, and collecting slopes — often within the same green. Short grass surrounds invite creativity and recovery, rewarding imaginative shot-making just as much as precision.
The progression of the course is intentional: early holes allow players to find their rhythm, while the middle and later holes turn up the challenge, highlighted by the rugged climbs and downhill approaches of the back nine.
Recognition and Future Legacy
Though it’s only been open a short time, Pinehurst No. 10 has already received wide acclaim, including being named Best New Public Course of 2024 by Golf Digest. For Pinehurst Resort, it’s more than just a new track — it’s the beginning of a new chapter in the Sandhills, where future development on the Sandmines property is expected to continue expanding the Pinehurst experience.
Now Playable in GOLF+
Golfers around the world don’t have to travel to North Carolina to experience Pinehurst No. 10. Starting today, you can step onto this bold new course in GOLF+, joining Pinehurst No. 2 and The Cradle as part of the Resort's offerings already available in-game.