description Pinehurst No. 8 Overview
Pinehurst No. 8 is a golf course at Pinehurst Resort in the Sandhills of North Carolina. Designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1996, it was created to mark the resort's centennial and is located away from Pinehurst's main clubhouse complex. Its routing uses rolling woodland terrain, wetlands, and natural elevation changes, offering resort players a modern counterpart to Pinehurst's older courses.
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Why is Pinehurst No. 8 called the Centennial Course?
Tom Fazio designed Pinehurst No. 8, which opened in 1996 to commemorate Pinehurst Resort's centennial. The course is also known for its secluded woodland and wetland setting ([Pinehurst Resort](https://www.pinehurst.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-pinehurst-no-8/)).
How long is Pinehurst No. 8 and what is its par?
Pinehurst No. 8 is an 18-hole, par-72 course measuring 7,099 yards from the back tees. The official scorecard also lists its opening year as 1996 ([Pinehurst No. 8 course page](https://www.pinehurst.com/golf/courses/no-8/)).
How does Pinehurst No. 8 differ from Pinehurst No. 2?
Both courses are par 72, but No. 8 is nearly 500 yards shorter than No. 2. No. 8 has larger and more varied greens, more greenside bunkers, more rough, and more visible wetlands and woodland ([Pinehurst Resort](https://www.pinehurst.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-pinehurst-no-8/)).
What changed during the 2022 Pinehurst No. 8 renovation?
The 2022 work added TifEagle greens and restored the bunkers with improved drainage. Pinehurst says the course architecture itself was left unchanged ([Pinehurst Resort](https://www.pinehurst.com/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-pinehurst-no-8/)).
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