Pine Needles Invitational
Thursday, February 26 – Sunday, March 1, 2026
Our annual Pine Needles Invitational features a strong field of amateur golfers from around the country competing over three days on two signature Donald Ross–designed golf courses.
Due to the popularity of the Pine Needles Invitational, the tournament field is typically oversubscribed. Priority is given to past players. Invitations will be emailed after the New Year with entry forms accepted after invitations are sent.
Tournament Format
2025 Entry Fee: $950 per team (Includes: Practice Round, Tournament Rounds & Carts, Cocktail Party, Sunday Awards Lunch, Prizes and Welcome Gifts)
Format: 54 Hole Medal Play at Scratch. The field will be cut to the low 48 teams split between both divisions following the second round. The Consulation Round will be played at Mid Pines Sunday Morning.
Divisions: Open Division & Senior Division (both players must be 50+)
Schedule of events
Thursday
All Day Practice Rounds
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tournament Registration
7:00 PM Dinner (on your own)
Friday
8:30 AM First Round – Four-Ball Competition
Open Division at Pine Needles
Senior Division at Mid Pines
Afternoon Loop Shootout
6:00-7:00 PM Cocktail Reception
Saturday
8:30 AM Second Round – Four-Ball Competition
Open Division at Mid Pines
Senior Division at Pine Needles
Afternoon Putting Shootout
7:00 PM Dinner (on your own)
Sunday
9:00 AM Final Round – Modified Alternate Stroke (Shotgun Start)
Open Division at Pine Needles
Senior Division at Pine Needles
1:30 PM Lunch & Awards Presentation
