My last day in Pinehurst was spent playing the world famous #2. I can now understand why people have said Donald Ross is a sadistic architect. There are so many places where you can hit what you think is a good shot/putt, only to have the ball roll 25 yards in the wrong direction. This happened to me on one hole – I hit a putt that should have rolled maybe 6 inches past the hole but instead it rolled all the way off the green and into a bunker. Architecturally, it is a magnificent course, but I’m not sure it is ideal for the average golfer like me.
This is a shot looking down the 1st hole from the tee
Ok, so how in the heck am I supposed to play this one?
View from the 18th tee
Approach to the 18th green with the clubhouse in the background.
And of course, the famous Payne Stewart statue.
Final thoughts: I realize that #2 is the most famous of the courses at Pinehurst, but I don’t think it is suited for the average golfer. It is too penal in places and the greens are incredibly difficult. I am certainly glad I had the opportunity to play it, but not sure I will be in a hurry to play it again.
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