Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
Southern Pines, North Carolina
Par
71
Architect
Donald Ross
Access Type
Resort
Donald Ross's 1928 Sandhills design has hosted the U.S. Women's Open four times — more than any course — with Annika Sörenstam (1996), Karrie Webb (2001), and Cristie Kerr (2007) among its champions, and a return in 2022. Crowned greens and wiregrass sand define it. Resort access.
Rankings & Recognition — 2026
#15
Golf Digest
Best in North Carolina
2026
#18
Golf.com
Best in North Carolina
2026
#39
Golf.com
Can Play List
2026
#60
Golf Digest
Best Public US
2026
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Donald Ross Carolinas
37 courses · Architect · Mostly Private
Donald Ross Complete
279 courses · Architect · Mostly Private
Donald Ross Public
87 courses · Architect · All Public
North Carolina Top 10 Public
10 courses · State · All Public
North Carolina Top 20 Overall
20 courses · State · Mostly Private
U.S. Women's Open Venues
10 courses · National · Mixed Access
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