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FAQs

Can the public play golf at Pinehurst? ›

If you are not a member or resort guest and wish to play courses 1, 3, 5 or The Cradle, you may call (855) 835-0771, opt 5, to book a tee time beginning 1 day before your desired date of play.

Myrtle Beach is known as the "Golf Capital of the World" and boasts over 90 golf courses, ranging from championship courses to family-friendly mini-golf courses.

If you want to play a second round on No. 2, it's $595 peak season and $360 in the off-season, caddie not included. Bottom line: what you pay for No. 2 depends on the type of package and the time of year.

If you want to play Pinehurst No. 1, No. 3, No. 5, or the nine-hole course The Cradle, you don't need to be a resort guest but will need to pay green fees of between $50 to $490.

Jeans and denim shorts are generally not acceptable attire for golfing. Most golf courses require proper golf attire.

If you want to be an elite golfer, you have to be in shape — but some people make mistakes when going about their fitness journey. The days of yesteryear when golfers were viewed as non-athletes is over.

Florida has had a specialty license plate (a source of funding for FL junior golf programs) that identifies NGF's home state as the “Golf Capital of the World.” It's hard to argue; Florida is home to the most U.S. golf courses by a long shot – 1,262 in total.

Golf has been a fixture on Hilton Head Island since 1962. Today, the area boasts over 26 championship courses, both public and private, designed by renowned architects such as Robert Trent Jones Sr., Pete Dye, and Jack Nicklaus.

Is Myrtle Beach a good golf destination? ›

One of America's most recognizable golf destinations, Myrtle Beach has long been a favorite for golfers planning a trip. For good reason: The Grand Strand boasts more than 90 courses, most of them public, with affordable rates.

How far out can I book a tee time? Tee times can be booked up to 30 days in advance for guests who are not staying at the resort.

3 Night, 2+ Round — Pinehurst's Cradle, No. 2, & No. 4 — Starting from $428 per golfer per night (Low Season) Weekends (Thur to Sat) 3 night minimum during Peak Season and 2 nights during Shoulder Season.

Greens fees for The Cradle are just $50 and replay rounds are free (based on availability), as are rounds for children 17 and under when playing with an adult. Tee times may be booked in advance.

Pinehurst Foursomes where both players tee off, then they switch their play of golf balls, meaning Player A plays Player B's ball, and Player B plays Player A's ball. After the second shots, they then select which ball they will continue to play, and that ball is then played by alternate-shot until holed.