Pinehurst Ryder Cup Weekend

[den748]

I'm playing Pinehurst during the weekend of the Ryder Cup (Sept 23-26).  Wondering if anyone has tips for whether to get Caddies, is pace of play pretty good, what is the cart person situation like?   Prices for drinks?   

Here is the itinerary:

Sept 23rd:  #5, #9
Sept 24th: #4 ; #7

Sept 25th: #2; cradle
Sept 26th: #8 (maybe adding another here)

Sept 27th:  Tobacco Road

 

Thank you in advance

[MemphisTNGolfer]

@den748 I made a trip to Pinehurst back in 2017 and it was a GREAT experience; you are in for a treat. We played #2, #4, #7, Tobacco Road and Dormie Club.

Here's my 2 cents.... I HIGHLY suggest a caddie on #2.  I grew up playing TPC Southwind so I was used to PGA Tour courses but had never played a major championship track.  #2 gave me a whole new respect for major championship greens.  Without a caddie I quite possibly would have had 54+ putts; they were that hard to read.  Glad we played #2, but was a downright brutal test (the massive hangover and 5th course in 3 days didn't help either!!)

We did not have caddies on the other courses and do not remember thinking we would have scored much better with one.  

Tobacco Road is what I consider "goofy golf".  Lots of blind shots and tricks.  I remember it well, as I shot a personal best that day but am strangely not dying to go back for more.  All that said- it is worth playing to see if it fits your eye. 

I know Dormie Club has gone private now but if you can find a connection to get you on, it is an absolute must.  Dormie was the hands down favorite course we played that week.  

Good luck and have fun!

 

[den748]

18 hours ago, MemphisTNGolfer said:

I remember it well, as I shot a personal best that day but am strangely not dying to go back for more. 

It's funny you say this as you're the third person I've talked to that shot a personal best on Tobacco Road.  All have said the same thing.  

 

Appreciate the tips.  Planning on Caddie on #2 and also #4 as many have now told me that #4 is actually harder than #2. 

 

I'll reply on this thread my thoughts on the trip.  I'm sure this is one of the most highly reviewed trips but another perspective can't hurt.

[Golfspy_CG2]

Nice lineup.  Number 4 and 7 in the same day is going to wear you out, especially having walked 4.   If possible, I'd change the 2nd course on that day to 5 and move 7 to that first day.  Just my opinon.  7 is a great course, but you're most likely going to be whipped after No. 4.   And I'd want something a bit less stressful and easier. 

No. 8 is a great course as well, if you want to add another round,  Dormie Club is very close by if you can get on it.  Or Mid Pines would make a nice finish to the day.