Thu Sep 24
Arrive + settle in.
Check into the condos and get the group together.
Itinerary.
One compact plan: two condos, breakfast, three rounds, and a flexible course mix around No. 1, The Cradle, and the premium Sunday option.
Check-in
Fri Sep 25
Pinehurst No. 1.
Historic opener, easiest day-one fit, breakfast already included.
Sat Sep 26
The Cradle afternoon.
Short-course round with Thistle Dhu as the easy extra if timing works.
Sun Sep 27
Premium round option.
Current hold is No. 2; alternate-course version is the lower-cost path.
Cost reality.
The current No. 2 package is materially more expensive than the alternate-course version. The table keeps the numbers plain.
Current hold$2,944
No. 2 premium+$640
| Line | Status | Per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package with No. 2Current hold | Held | $2,944 | Breakfast and 3 rounds included; only 8 Sunday morning No. 2 spots currently available. |
| Alternate-course packageComparison only | Available to switch | $2,304 | Breakfast and 3 rounds included, with another Pinehurst course substituted for No. 2. |
| No. 2 premiumBefore caddie effect | Estimate | +$640 | No. 2 is cart-path-limited and caddies are encouraged, so the real premium may feel higher. |
Footnote: Amish put down a refundable $300/person deposit to hold the package.
Why Pinehurst matters.
Pinehurst is not just another resort stop. It is one of the centers of American golf, and No. 2 is the reason this trip feels different from a normal buddies weekend.
No. 2
No. 2
1907Donald Ross designed Pinehurst No. 2. Pinehurst calls it the resort's pounding heart, known for turtleback greens, native wiregrass, and championship pressure.
Open
Championships
2024No. 2 hosted the 2024 U.S. Open and is an anchor site for future U.S. Opens in 2029, 2035, 2041, and 2047.
No. 1
No. 1
1898Pinehurst No. 1 is where the golf course story starts: a classic, approachable opener later touched by Donald Ross.
789
The Cradle
789The Cradle is Pinehurst's nine-hole short course: 789 yards, par 27, built for a looser Saturday round.
Resort scale
More than the three rounds.
Pinehurst lists ten 18-hole courses, The Cradle short course, and Thistle Dhu putting. The trip only touches a slice of the resort, but the extra course depth is why the place works for a full golf weekend.
Food & drinks
Easy post-round targets.
The useful move is casual and close after golf, with one nicer option if the group wants it.
The DeuceClubhouse bar/restaurant by No. 2. Best fit after the signature round.Official page
Pinehurst Brewing Co.Casual brewery option for a bigger group dinner or beers.Official page
Carolina Dining RoomClassic resort dining room; relevant because breakfast is part of the package.Official page
1895 GrilleMore upscale dinner option at The Holly Inn if the group wants one nicer meal.Official page
The crew.
Roster as a scorecard for now, with everyone listed equally until the final locked list comes in.
Pinehurst 2026 roster card
Starting sheet
Locked later
Listed for now
Groups are placeholders
No.PlayerOriginGrpStatus
01NishilVA / MD coreAListed
02AmishRaleighAListed
03TapanVA / MD coreAListed
04BhavinVA / MD coreAListed
05BonerCaliforniaBListed
06TarakAtlantaBListed
07RishiAtlantaBListed
08MaseVA / MD coreBListed
09AlpeshVA / MD coreCListed
10MananVA / MD coreCListed
11KrupalVA / MD coreCListed
Placeholder groups: A/B/C are visual only until the final attendee list lands.Status: swap Listed to Locked/Maybe once guys confirm.