Pinehurst is THE golf destination in America. With nine courses on the resort alone plus world-class daily-fee tracks like Tobacco Road and Mid Pines within minutes, a group of 12-16 can play a different course every day and never run out of elite options. The village is walkable, the vibe is pure golf, and the US Open keeps coming back for a reason.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Pinehurst — curated for groups.
6 coursesSpring, FallRDU (75 min drive)10-50k population
resort accessspa accesspoolconciergeshuttle to courses
Dining
The Carolina Dining Room
$$$$
upscale
Pinehurst Resort's flagship. White-tablecloth Southern elegance with a jacket-suggested dress code.
4.5 stars
1895 Grille
$$$
steakhouse
Resort steakhouse with a clubby atmosphere. Great for the big group dinner.
4.4 stars
Dugan's Pub
$
casual
Village pub with solid food and cold beer. The go-to casual spot after a round.
4.3 stars
The Drum
$$
bbq
Craft cocktails and wood-fired fare in a laid-back setting. Best cocktail bar in the village.
4.5 stars
Theo's Taverna
$$
italian
Mediterranean-influenced spot in the village. Unexpectedly great pasta and seafood.
4.4 stars
Nightlife
Dugan's Pub
sports bar
The village watering hole. Every golf trip ends up here at some point.
The Ryder Cup Lounge
cocktail
Inside the Carolina Hotel. Old-school cocktails surrounded by golf history.
The Drum
cocktail
Best craft cocktails in the Sandhills. Lively atmosphere on weekends.
The Bell Tree Tavern
Late Night
sports bar
Southern Pines bar open until 2am on weekends. Craft beer, cocktails, and the only real late-night scene in the Sandhills. 10-minute drive from the village.
Activities
Pinehurst Resort Sporting Clays
shooting2-3 hours$150-$250/pp
Resort-run 50-target sporting clays through woodlands simulating dove, teal, and rabbit. Safety orientation, instruction, guns, ammo, and eye/ear protection all included. Groups up to 20.
Pinehurst Brewing Company
brewery2-3 hours$10-$30/pp
Local craft brewery right in the village. Great spot for a rest day afternoon.
Sandhills Sporting Clays
shooting2-3 hours$45-$75/pp
14-station sporting clays course plus five-stand. Guns and ammo available to rent. Perfect arrival day competition.
Pinehurst Spa
spa2-3 hours$100-$250/pp
Full-service spa at the resort. Book deep tissue after walking No. 2.
