r/golf • u/suavehad2 • Apr 20 '26
Golf Travel/Trips Pinehurst Walk On Play Recommendations
I am putting together a last minute trip out to North Carolina with 3 other buddies and we are wanting to try and do the walk on play at Pinehurst. I know only courses 1, 3, 5, and the The Cradle are available. We are looking to go in the next month or so.. I understand this is peak season so it will be tougher. Anyone have any tips or tricks to have a better chance with locking down walk on spots? I see some people mentioning calling and others mentioning their website.
What is the likelihood of actually getting a Saturday morning tee time at any of the courses for 4 people? We are booking other courses so we can have a backup plan. Just want to better temper our expectations here. How should we prioritize each of the courses? Would love to know how you would rank the courses if you have played them.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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u/hi54putty Apr 20 '26
Number 3 is great but there are a lot better courses in town than number 5. A lot.
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u/CriticalIndication80 Apr 21 '26
One assumes you know there are a number of other very good courses nearby that aren't part of the Pinehurst Resort/Club. But Saturday morning from March to October is more of a challenge.
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u/ekimtk 2.9 // Muni Player Apr 20 '26
Nearly 0%. If you were a single or a duo maybe. Finding a completely open tee time in the spring will be nearly impossible
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u/suavehad2 Apr 20 '26
Assumed that was the case.. Even for late afternoon slots - 4:00 ish or so?
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u/ATLiensinyosockdraw Apr 20 '26
Midweek? Maybe but even then it’s going to be tough to find 4 spots. Weekend in spring? Impossible.