Awards

Whether it’s being heralded for its Donald Ross golf courses, the most famous of which being No. 2, renowned for its accommodations or recommended for its outstanding golf school, it’s clear that people can’t help but talk about Pinehurst. Below, you’ll find just some of the honors bestowed upon us by the likes of Travel + Leisure, Golf Magazine, Successful Meetings and countless other publications. We’re pleased to have impressed them over the years, and eager to do the same with you.

Golf Digest
(2017) Best Golf Resorts in the Americas – Editor’s Choice Award
(2017) Best Golf Schools and Academies for Pinehurst Golf Academy – Editors Choice Award
(2014) Green Star Award – Pinehurst No. 2 (For outstanding environmental practices)

American Automobile Association  
(2018) Four Diamond – The Carolina hotel
(2018) Four Diamond – The Holly Inn
(2018) Four Diamond – 1895 Grille

Forbes Travel Guide
(2018) Recommended – The Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort

Travel & Leisure Top 500
(2015) The World’s Best Hotels

Golf Magazine  
(2016-2017) Platinum Medal Resort

Luxury Travel Magazine  
(2013) Top Five Tennis Resorts in the U.S.

Tennis Resorts Online  
(2018) Bronze Medal Resort – Pinehurst Resort ranked a top 75 Tennis Resort

Golfweek  
(2018) America’s Best Resort Courses –
Pinehurst No. 2 ranked #3; No. 8 – #56
(2018) America’s Best Classic Courses – Pinehurst No. 2
(2018) America’s Best State-by-State: Pinehurst No. 2 – #1, No. 8 – #7

Golf Digest  
(2017) Best Golf Resorts in the Americas – Editor’s Choice Award
(2017) Best Golf Schools and Academies for Pinehurst Golf Academy – Editors Choice Award
(2019/20) America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses – Pinehurst No. 2
(2017/18) America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses – Pinehurst No. 2

Golf Magazine
(2016-17) Platinum Medal Resort
(2017) Top 100 Courses You Can Play – Pinehurst No. 2
(2017-18) Top 100 Courses in the World – Pinehurst No. 2
(2017-18) Top 100 Courses in the U.S.
(2014) The Golfers’ Choice Awards:
–Top 10 Favorite U.S. Golf Resort
–Top 10 Favorite U.S. Golf Resort for a Buddy Trip
–Top 10 Most “Dreamed-About” U.S. Golf Destination

Bleacher Report
(2017) Top 20 Golf Courses in the World – Pinehurst No. 2

Fodor’s Travel
(2016) World’s Most Beautiful Golf Resorts

Links Magazine  
(2013) Links100 Top 100 Courses in the U.S.
(2013) Links100 Top 100 Courses in the World

USA Today
(2015) 10Best: Golf resorts for a group getaway

Meetings Today  
(2017) Best of Meetings Today – Pinehurst Resort & Country Club
Recognized for top quality service, meeting space, room and amenities.

Corporate & Incentive Travel  
(2017) “Greens of Distinction” winner

Successful Meetings
(2015) Pinnacle Award

Meetings Focus
(2015) Best of the South Award – 10th straight year!

Meetings & Conventions  Hall of Fame Inductee 
(2014) Gold Tee Award
(2015) Gold Key Award – Hall of Fame

Smart Meetings
(2015) Gold Award winner