Rolex at Pinehurst

[Wooddog44]

Just returned from a weekend at Pinehurst, played #2, #8 and Tobacco Road. Rolex spottings in all directions... talk about part of the uniform, wow!

Rolex is partners with the Pinehurst resort so those Rolex wall clocks with fluted bezels that we all covet are EVERYWHERE!! Tried to talk my wife into letting me pull one off the wall and stuff it in the luggage but she wouldn't agree to bail me out if caught

This place is a must visit for anyone who plays golf and/or appreciates the history of the game, walking through the halls and seeing the trophies, clubs, photos, etc... is awesome and humbling in terms of the greats who have trod that same hallway...

RIP Payne...

[Rowlf]

Misread that as "Pine Valley"!

That stated, I'd love to play PH #2.

How did you do? The undulations and fall-offs can be killer (from what I've seen on TV).

Cheers,

Ben

[Wooddog44]

Originally Posted by Rowlf

Misread that as "Pine Valley"!

That stated, I'd love to play PH #2.

How did you do? The undulations and fall-offs can be killer (from what I've seen on TV).

Cheers,

Ben

I'm a 6 and shot 82 (on #2) with three 3 putts... As we moved around the course our caddie pointed out the tee boxes used for the Men's Open, which were typically 100-125 yds. behind the "blue tees" I played from. He also said that for the open they basically baked the fairs and greens to the point of tabletop speed...

In the condition we played it, "normal" difficulty, the greens were formidable but would hold the correct approach shot although they had been tempered somewhat by recent rains. The real difference is in the fairs which, when played at "tourney speed", will not hold anything but a perfect tee shot as any others will run through to the "native" areas. That is where the course really places a premium on accurate and consistent ball striking.

Fantastic experience though, get there if you can!!

[Rowlf]

Most of us don't understand the differences between tournament golf and our golf.

The tournament greens are so much nicer, and roll so much truer than normal greens. But, the distances that they play from, and the pin placements, would ruin our scores!

PH #2 is definitely a course I need to play!

Cheers,

Ben

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by Wooddog44

Just returned from a weekend at Pinehurst, played #2, #8 and Tobacco Road. Rolex spottings in all directions... talk about part of the uniform, wow!

Rolex is partners with the Pinehurst resort so those Rolex wall clocks with fluted bezels that we all covet are EVERYWHERE!! Tried to talk my wife into letting me pull one off the wall and stuff it in the luggage but she wouldn't agree to bail me out if caught

This place is a must visit for anyone who plays golf and/or appreciates the history of the game, walking through the halls and seeing the trophies, clubs, photos, etc... is awesome and humbling in terms of the greats who have trod that same hallway...

RIP Payne...

truly agree something like 14 pinehurst courses and a bunch of others close by. I would definitely play 4. , its pretty and challenging but not as many/intense "crowned greens". My Grandfather was a member and used to take us there every year for Easter which I so appreciated, he was an awesome guy. They have great tennis facilities as well.

[LRoland]

Originally Posted by Wooddog44

I'm a 6 and shot 82 (on #2) with three 3 putts... As we moved around the course our caddie pointed out the tee boxes used for the Men's Open, which were typically 100-125 yds. behind the "blue tees" I played from. He also said that for the open they basically baked the fairs and greens to the point of tabletop speed...

In the condition we played it, "normal" difficulty, the greens were formidable but would hold the correct approach shot although they had been tempered somewhat by recent rains. The real difference is in the fairs which, when played at "tourney speed", will not hold anything but a perfect tee shot as any others will run through to the "native" areas. That is where the course really places a premium on accurate and consistent ball striking.

Fantastic experience though, get there if you can!!

They definitely baked the course for the open, it was like walking around in a dust bowl as a spectator. Glad you enjoyed your trip!