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North Carolina golf trips

North Carolina

Pinehurst & the Sandhills

The cradle of American golf, laid out on sand and longleaf pine.

Sandhills & pine$$$ · Premium

North Carolina

Outer Banks

Wind-swept dune golf, huge beach houses and fresh seafood.

Seaside links$$ · Moderate

Signature North Carolina itinerary

Signature trip

Pinehurst Sandhills Classic

Four nights, up to seven rounds and the U.S. Open's favorite course.

Nights: 4
Holes: 135
From: $1,700

View itinerary · premium ~$2,800–$3,800

When to golf in North Carolina

Pinehurst & the SandhillsBest: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov

Outer BanksBest: Apr, May, Sep, Oct

North Carolina courses to know

Pinehurst No. 2
Donald Ross's masterpiece and a regular U.S. Open venue. Turtleback greens and sandy native areas.
Pinehurst · $$$ · Premium
Pinehurst No. 4
Gil Hanse's restoration-minded redesign, a favorite with many repeat visitors.
Pinehurst · $$$ · Premium
Pinehurst No. 10
Tom Doak's newer layout on dramatic sand terrain a short drive from the village.
Pinehurst · $$$ · Premium
The Cradle
A nine-hole short course that is the perfect afternoon game with a drink in hand.
Pinehurst · $$$ · Premium
The Currituck Club
Rees Jones design weaving through dunes and marsh in Corolla.
Outer Banks · $$ · Moderate
Kilmarlic Golf Club
Mainland-side course near Powells Point, often ranked among the area's best.
Outer Banks · $$ · Moderate
Nags Head Golf Links
Scottish-style links where the wind off the sound decides everything.
Outer Banks · $$ · Moderate
The Pointe Golf Club
Friendly, value-minded course on the mainland side.
Outer Banks · $$ · Moderate

Common questions

When is the best time for a North Carolina golf trip?

It depends on where you go: Pinehurst peaks in Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov; Outer Banks peaks in Apr, May, Sep, Oct.

What are the best golf trip destinations in North Carolina?

Our North Carolina guides cover Pinehurst & the Sandhills, Outer Banks. We also plan custom trips to any other public, resort or stay-and-play golf in North Carolina.

Can you build a custom North Carolina golf package for our group?

Yes. Tell us your dates, group size, budget and how much golf you want, and we'll design a day-by-day North Carolina itinerary with tee times, lodging and a per-person price.

Have a trip in mind? We'll build it around your group.

Tell us where, when and how much golf. We design a day-by-day itinerary with tee times, lodging and a clear per-person price.

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