Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club
Pinehurst, North Carolina
A lovingly restored Donald Ross gem across the street from Pine Needles, Mid Pines offers an intimate, classic Sandhills experience. The cozy inn and walkable course feel like stepping back to golf's golden age.
History & Heritage
Mid Pines was established in 1921 with Donald Ross as founding member and course designer. In 2013, Kyle Franz completed a restoration winning Golf Digest's Best Restored Course award.
Now widely regarded as one of the finest Ross courses in the Sandhills, offering an authentic Golden Age experience.
Signature Holes
A demanding par 4 with a classic Ross crowned green.
A beautiful par 3 surrounded by sandy waste areas and longleaf pines.
A strategic par 4 with restored bunkering creating compelling options.
A strong finishing hole playing back toward the historic inn.
What to Expect
A lovingly restored Donald Ross gem with crowned greens, strategic bunkering, and sandy waste areas. The inn-style lodging and walkable course create a timeless experience.
Sandy Sandhills soil provides ideal firm, fast conditions.
Playing Tips
Ross's crowned greens shed shots missing the center. Aim for the middle first.
Bump-and-run shots work well on the firm Sandhills turf.
Highlights
- ✓ Intimate Donald Ross gem
- ✓ Classic Sandhills inn experience
- ✓ Beautifully restored
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