The Pit Golf Links

410 Pit Link Lane, (off Hwy 5),

Aberdeen, North Carolina NC 28315

Office
+1 (800) 574 4653
Pro shop
+1 (910) 944 1600
Fax
+1 (910) 944 7069

About the course

The Course:

18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:

Woodland and lakeside.
Designer:

Dan Maples

Back
tees

Club
tees

Front
tees

Yards

7007

6122

4751

Par

SSS or slope

73.4

69.2

67.6

Location

Latitude:

35.146661

Longitude:

-79.449220

How to get there:

5 miles S of Pinehurst Traffic Circle

From the Pinehurst traffic circle (intersection of the US-15-501, 211 and 2) follow the 2-West direction Pinehurst. After 1.4 miles, at traffic lights, turn left onto Hwy 5 direction Aberdeen. After 3.5 miles turn left into The Pit Golf Links. Follow road for o.6 miles to golf parking.

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The Pit Golf Links

Est. 1984

The Pit Golf Links: GOLF COURSE WAS CLOSED IN 2010, and has remained closed thru' end-2016. Check for current status before planning a visit.

[Original Where2Golf description]: Sometimes confused for a Mike Stranz design*, it was in fact Dan Maples who discovered this former sand and gravel quarry, and transformed it into one of the Sandhills' most arresting and challenging golf courses.

The front-nine is not so different from many other quality layouts in the area. A very natural and enjoyable out-and-back loop through well-spaced, tall pine trees, characterised by tightish and pleasantly undulating fairways. The par-3 4th is a terrific short hole played from an elevated tee; terrific becomes terrifying if attempted from the 229 yard back-tee.

Having enjoyed the waterless front-nine, get ready for something very different on the back, which is played through an area that was heavily quarried. A good-sized lake first comes into play at the dog-legging par-4 11th, again at the wonderful island green par-3 12th, and finally at the par-4 13th, requiring a tee-shot over water to reach the safety of the fairway. Don't think your departure from the lake signals an easier time ahead. The closing stretch contains several tight holes, with thick vegetation lining the fairways - not even enough room for bunkers. The very challenging par-5 15th (one of Pinehurst's toughest holes) is played from elevated tees onto a pencil-thin fairway that continues to narrow all the way to the small, well-protected green.

The 18th brings you back out to a relatively open area in front of the clubhouse, where you can reflect on your round in "the Pit" - a very natural domain that combines easier going pine forest, a great lakeside stretch and a challenging, tightly wooded finish. [*See Tobacco Road details].

List of courses: Pinehurst, NC

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Check with club (if and when it reopens).

Green fees

Check with club (if and when the course reopens).

Other information

Walking permitted.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

Following its closure, The Pit Golf Links was bought by the Pinehurst Resort. It is unclear if the Pinehurst Resort will reopen "The Pit" at some stage. As of end-2016 there has been no indication of such a plan.

In the early 1920s the Aberdeen Sand Company began work on a 230-acre site near Pinehurst, excavating sand for projects including the Blue Ridge Parkway. Over the years, with nature's helping hand, a unique landscape was created. In 1984 Dan Maples discovered this domain and set to work sculpting it into one of Pinehurst's most memorable golf courses.

Where2Stay

The Pit Vacation Golf Villas

410 Pit Link Lane, Hwy 5, Aberdeen, NC 28315

+1 (910) 944 1600
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BEFORE THE 2010 CLOSURE, The Pit Golf Links offered accommodation in smart new golf villas for golfers wishing to Stay&Play and explore the multitude of courses in the Pinehurst/Sandhills area of North Carolina.
- Golf at this hotel:
  
  The Pit
- Golf within 5 miles:
  
  Pinehurst Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, Talamore; Mid South; Longleaf; National; Southern Pines.
- Golf within 20 miles:
  
  Pinehurst Nos. 6 & 8; Pinewild (Magnolia and Holly courses); Pine Needles; Mid Pines; The Carolina; Whispering Pines (East and West courses); Little River.
Best Western - Pinehurst Inn

1500 Sandhills Boulevard, Aberdeen, NC 28315

+1 (910) 944 2367
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The Best Western Pinehurst Inn is located close to the shops and restaurants of Southern Pines and Aberdeen, with almost 50 golf courses within a 15-mile radius of the hotel.
- Golf at this hotel:
  
  No
- Golf within 5 miles:
  
  Pinehurst Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8; Pine Needles; Mid Pines; Talamore; Mid South; Longleaf; National; Southern Pines; Pit Golf Links.
- Golf within 20 miles:
  
  The Carolina; Whispering Pines (East and West courses); Pinewild (Magnolia and Holly courses); Little River; Tobacco Road (25 miles).

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Tournaments

Ryder Cup: Rome plays host to the first ever Ryder Cup to be staged in Italy, with the USA defending golf’s greatest team trophy at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club (Sept 29-Oct 1).

Solheim Cup: also in September, also in southern Europe, the 18th Solheim Cup will be contested at Finca Cortesin on the Costa del Sol, with Europe defending after their surprise win in Toledo, Inverness Club (Ohio) in 2021 (Sept 22-24).

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Who's Who

Céline Boutier: with many successes as both an amateur and professional golfer, Boutier added a major championship title to her impressive résumé at this year’s Evian Championship.

Alex Cejka: buffeted by rain and high winds, especially on the high-scoring final day, Čejka prevailed over Pádraig Harrington in a playoff at Royal Porthcawl, to scoop the Senior Open Championship title.

Marco Simone Golf & Country Club

Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.

Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.

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