16th Hole -489 Yards, Par 4 and 17th Hole - 187 yards, Par 3. Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, North Carolina. Linda Hartough paints a beautiful morning view from behind the 16th green looking down the fairway and over to the 17th green. The first U.S. Open hosted by Pinehurst was one of the most memorable championships ever. Payne Stewart's unforgettable 15 foot putt on the 18th hole of the final round won the 1999 U.S. Open.