GOLF’s latest Prime 100 Programs within the U.S. rating consists of 11 newcomers, which we’ll introduce you to right here. Meet Pinehurst No. 10 in North Carolina.
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GOLF just lately launched its newest rating of the Prime 100 Programs within the U.S. (2024-25), a listing that features 11 newcomers. A few of them you would possibly know. Others you may not. Right here, in our newcomer spotlights, we’ll introduce you to those rookie Prime 100 gems.
Newcomer highlight: Pinehurst No. 10 / Rank: 88th
Location: Aberdeen, N.C.
Sort: Resort
Yr opened: 2024
Architect: Tom Doak
What it’s essential learn about Pinehurst No. 10
Give a gifted architect a sandy, rolling piece of land and place few restrictions on her or him, and it’s wonderful what will be produced. Donald Ross did so with a flourish at this resort, and this time, it was Tom Doak’s flip — and he was bonused with not having to make an allowance for the place properties would possibly go or having the nines return. The result’s a meandering tour that enjoys its personal pacing. The primary eight holes function three par-4s — the drivable 4th, the burly dogleg-right sixth and the intermediate size eighth that performs into outdated mining spoils — that spotlight the property’s variety. In the meantime, the run from the bruising uphill 468-yard ninth to the 264-yard 14th is one in every of Doak’s sternest stretches. Pure wetlands function at two of the ultimate 4 holes. This number of obstacles finally makes No. 10 a direct stalwart among the many resort’s choices.
What our raters say
“Pinehurst No. 10 highlights the very best facets of what a sand based mostly design ought to be — considerate play and positioning over energy. The front-to-back tilting inexperienced on the opening gap prepares you for one thing distinctive. The drivable third entices daring and infrequently instances silly play. The eighth fairway appears to be like just like the ocean throughout a hurricane with daring options but a reward for attacking the dune on the suitable. The again 9 is loaded with half-par holes the place well-conceived and executed photographs can be handsomely rewarded. The design from tee to inexperienced is the proper stability to the design of Pinehurst No. 2.”
“No. 10 is on a really particular piece of land and Tom Doak is a grasp of nature, subtlety and restraint. The par-3 2nd gap is maybe probably the most hanging and memorable one-shotter in all the Pinehurst assortment. Nice selection in size and motion of the holes. Inexperienced complexes get and hold your consideration and there’s even a uncommon tremendous misleading runaway inexperienced on the primary par-5 after the flip that basically will get you speaking to your self (in a great way!). It’s a strong stroll however an invigorating one.”
