Pinehurst #4

No. 4 combines the classical routing of Donald Ross with the contemporary vision of Tom Fazio, who re-imagined the course in 2000. Fazio tipped his hat to Ross with crowned greens on many holes, and the addition of more than 140 pot bunkers.

On Nov. 10, Pinehurst Resort announced that Hanse Golf Design will redesign Pinehurst No. 4 as part of a master plan to further restore the original character and spirit to the Pinehurst golf experience. Hanse’s design and routing, which seeks to create a landscape similar to Pinehurst No. 2, will include exposed sand and native wire grass, wider fairways and natural topography. Work on the project is scheduled to begin in fall 2017, with the course reopening in fall 2018.

We think this approach will create a more authentic, visually interesting golf course and one that feels in tune with its unique surrounds,” says Hanse.