Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club

Set amongst the pine forest of North Carolina you’ll find Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club. Choose from 74 guest rooms or opt for one of the chalet-style lodges. Comfort, relaxation and serene views are the norm at this golf retreat. On-site amenities include an outdoor pool, grass tennis court and state of the art fitness center.

The Donald Ross-designed Pine Needles course is ranked one of the best courses in North Carolina, maybe even the country, and just across the road is the equally impressive Mid Pines (also a Ross-design).

Accommodation

The Lodge at Pine Needles has 74 guest rooms with a variety of options to choose from – king beds or double queens, balconies, terraces, great views of the course and the natural surroundings are all available. Alternatively, one of the chalet-style lodges may be better suited to your group. All situated on the edge of the course and varying in size from 8 to 20 guests, they are perfect for a group of friends on a special golf vacation.

Restaurant & Bars

The Crest Dining Room is open daily and offers a fine selection of the seasonal and local produce. The Crest Courtyard is Pine Needles’ outdoor option, eat outside and watch the sunset or enjoy a glass of wine sat by the open fire.

The In-The-Rough Lounge is a far more casual affair, with an extensive choice of sandwiches, burgers and lite bites. Alternatively take a seat at the bar and enjoy a local beer or cocktail. Boxed lunches are available upon request to take out on the course.

On Site Activities

It really is a golf retreat at Pine Needles, if you are not out on the course playing then take the opportunity to fine-tune your game at the first-class academy onsite. State-of-the-art technology and a wealth of knowledge from the onsite team will have your game improving in no time. Also available (away from golf) is a grass tennis court, heated outdoor pool and fitness center.

Post Round

Enjoy a drink with your playing partners at the In-The-Rough Lounge – a great way to finish the day.

Post round

Pine Needles Golf Course: The relatively short par-3 3rd hole plays over water and is heavily protected by five bunkers. Sloping sharply back to front the putting surface is a slippery one. At only 145 yards this hole is certainly no push-over and one remembered by all.

The 17th is a tough par-4, long at 461 yards it doglegs around the pines to the left. Ideally you need to move your tee-shot a little from right to left to get in the best position for the downhill approach to the green. A four on your scorecard is a great result here.

Mid-Pines Golf Courses: Feature holes at Mid Pines include the short par-4 4th hole, just 330 yards in length but the approach is full of danger as you play to a green that falls dramatically on the right side. On the back-nine, the finish is excellent. The 17th is a doglegged par-4 and the 18th plays downhill off the tee but then slightly uphill for the second into the green which is back-dropped by the magnificent looking Mid Pines Hotel.