If you glance out the windows of Pinehurst Resort’s Main Clubhouse, you’ll see bunches of wiregrass dappling Pinehurst No. 2, all strong and wispy. Originally introduced to the landscape by course architect Donald Ross, the native plant adds texture to the surrounding hills, creating a varied environment for players. If you watch long enough, you might even spot a linksman’s wayward golf ball landing in the patches of hardy grass.
As Director of Food and Beverage Gonzague Muchery and Chef Thierry Debailleul started conceptualizing the resort’s newest restaurant venture, their goal was to pay homage to the land around them. Their forthcoming farm-to-table concept, Wiregrass, will open in the Main Clubhouse in April 2026 and pay tribute to ingredients that shape our local landscapes and fill our plates. “Our dishes won’t simply be driven by a chef’s flair. The food is all about showcasing what’s in front of us,” Debailleul says.
When Wiregrass opens in the spring of 2026, it will become the primary dining option as the Carolina Dining Room closes for renovations. illustration by Pinehurst Resort
Since Wiregrass’s guests will spend most of their time on the course, Muchery and Debailleul sought to create a dining experience that honors that time outdoors. “The ultimate goal here is to welcome a few friends for a delicious meal who have been having the time of their life on the golf course” Debailleul says. No matter how the game goes, he believes an excellent meal can change the experience. And, he adds, “What could be better than a meal that comes from land nearby?”
The restaurant is set to open in late April, when tender shoots of asparagus emerge and strawberries are nearing their peak. A rotating menu will feature vendors scattered from mountains to coast like Shipley Farms in Vilas, Chapel Hill Creamery, and Pamlico County’s Tidewater Grain Company. Though dishes will change week to week, Debailleul plans to create a menu that is eclectic yet approachable, always choosing local.
“One of our chefs said the other day, ‘Why would we buy scallops from Nova Scotia when we have the Outer Banks?’ and I think that conveys how we feel about Wiregrass. We want to celebrate what is around us,” he says.
Opening April 2026
80 Carolina Vista Drive
Pinehurst, NC 28374
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