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Pinehurst Resort - No. 2 Course

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Pinehurst No. 2 - Hole No. 1

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Pinehurst Resort, in the Sandhills region of North Carolina, is one of the best-known golf resorts in the world. It features eight courses, all identified by number. The No. 2 course is the most famous. It was designed by legendary architect Donald Ross and has hosted numerous national amateur and professional championships through the years. No. 2 always ranks high - often within the Top 10 - in "best of" U.S. and world golf course rankings.

Above Photo: The first hole on the No. 2 course is a short, straight par-4, in keeping with Donald Ross' belief that the golfer should be given an opportunity to start with a good score. It measures 401 yards from the tips.

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