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Mid Pines is the Sandhills play for golfers who want classic Donald Ross architecture, current public-access rules, and premium-but-defensible pricing without the full Pinehurst resort gatekeeping. This practical 2026 review covers current rates, booking windows, and trip fit.
Southern Pines is the Pinehurst-area round for golfers who want Donald Ross character without full resort-gatekeeping. This practical 2026 review covers current public access, posted rates, booking windows, and how the course fits a smart Sandhills trip.
Pinehurst No. 2 is not a casual check-the-box round. This practical 2026 review covers current access rules, package premiums, caddie costs, maintenance dates, and whether the Donald Ross masterpiece is still worth planning a trip around.