Top 10 Amateur Wins
A crowd estimated at near 2,000 lined the fairways of the No. 2 course, many of them friends and fraternity brothers of Ward, the Tarboro native and popular University of North Carolina golfer.
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Top 10 Professional Wins
One could make an argument that either entries No. 2 or No. 3 should be perched at the top of a list of momentous professional golf moments at Pinehurst. But Payne Stewart and Bryson DeChambeau were already U.S. Open winners when they struck their milestone shots.
Count to Ten: Top Pinehurst Area Courses
Top 10 lists are always fun. Here is the first of three in the Sandhills golf universe to kick off 2025 based on one man’s humble opinions.
Top 100 You Can Play
Nine North Carolina golf courses have been included in Golf Magazine’s annual ranking of the Top 100 Golf Courses You Can Play in the U.S. for 2024-25. All nine of them are located in the Pinehurst area!
The Thankful Month
“I’m not certain of this, of course, but I believe that when good golfers die (those who let faster players through and don’t lie excessively about their scores), they come to Pinehurst and are given mulligans and preferred starting times through all of eternity.”
The Joy of Winter
The Pinehurst Outlook in early January 1919 celebrated the riches of the local golf experience, writing of the annual Mid-Winter Tournament and of a Tin Whistles competition.
Food & Drink
At Home in the Pines
When you visit the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area you'll find yourself in a very unique place, full of tall pine trees, gentle breezes and crystal blue days. It's quite often the golf that first draws people to the area. But it's the beauty and pace of life that make them want to return.
Our Favorite 19th Holes in the Home of American Golf
Among the things that we particularly enjoy around the Sandhills are a round of golf followed by an ice-cold brew. We thought this would be the perfect time to celebrate some of the area’s most enticing spots to bend your elbow and enjoy our friendly cheer across the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area of North Carolina.
Collards, Community and Collaboration
North Carolina’s Moore County restaurants, growers, and producers work together to plate-up flavorful bounty ripe with Sandhills tradition.
Our Favorite Coffee Shops in the Sandhills
There are fun, hip, cool and most importantly local coffee shops all across Moore County, but these are some of our favorites.
Why Visit Pinehurst If You Don’t Play Golf?
Even though the area is home to nearly 40 golf courses, the towns of Southern Pines, Pinehurst, and Aberdeen offer so much to do for non-golfers. Besides boutique shopping and spa treatments, you can take a historical walking tour or go for a hike. There are great coffee shops to linger in and fantastic restaurants serving innovative cuisine using local ingredients with a southern twist.
First Timer’s Guide to Pinehurst
Welcome to the Home of American Golf! The Sandhills of North Carolina are anchored by the towns of Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen. Although most visitors come here to play 18 holes, and there is no doubt that golf (and Donald Ross) squarely put this region on the map, there is so much more to do in the area than hitting the links.
Shopping
At Home in the Pines
When you visit the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area you'll find yourself in a very unique place, full of tall pine trees, gentle breezes and crystal blue days. It's quite often the golf that first draws people to the area. But it's the beauty and pace of life that make them want to return.
Girlfriend Getaways
There’s nothing like an amazing weekend away with your best group of girlfriends. If you’re looking for spas, shopping, unique experiences, and great food, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area has all of that, plus a lot more. So, grab your girlfriends and load up for a weekend of fun!
Sandhills Holiday Gift Guide
From golf to food to culture to an eclectic array of accessories, here are a few of our favorite, locally themed gift ideas from the Pinehurst -Southern Pines area.
Bring Fido! Pet-Friendly Finds Among the Pines
When it comes to pet-friendly destinations in North Carolina, the Home of American Golf scores high among places to bring your faithful friend.
Why Visit Pinehurst If You Don’t Play Golf?
Even though the area is home to nearly 40 golf courses, the towns of Southern Pines, Pinehurst, and Aberdeen offer so much to do for non-golfers. Besides boutique shopping and spa treatments, you can take a historical walking tour or go for a hike. There are great coffee shops to linger in and fantastic restaurants serving innovative cuisine using local ingredients with a southern twist.
Couples Weekend Getaway Ideas
If you’re looking for a great getaway spot, Pinehurst and Southern Pines are a quick 1.5 hour drive from Raleigh and provide wonderful locations for a romantic weekend away.
Things to Do
At Home in the Pines
When you visit the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area you'll find yourself in a very unique place, full of tall pine trees, gentle breezes and crystal blue days. It's quite often the golf that first draws people to the area. But it's the beauty and pace of life that make them want to return.
10 Great Things To Do
The Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen Area in the Sandhills of North Carolina offers some amazing experiences on and off the golf course. How many of these will you experience on your next visit?
Discover The Path To Pinehurst’s Past
The best way to stroll small towns in Moore County is by foot. Pinehurst, Southern Pines Aberdeen Area have several walkable places.
Unique Wedding Venues
Moore County hosts many different types of weddings. For the ceremony you’ll find a wide variety of churches and chapels in all denominations, ranging from historic to contemporary. Reception options range from resort ballrooms just steps from the links and a one-of-a-kind, historic fair barn at the Pinehurst Harness Track to a charming arts-themed estate established a century ago. Keep looking, and you’ll also find a huge assortment of restaurants, farms and meeting spaces.
North Carolina Couples Vacation
The gently graded waterfall at the entrance to Reservoir Park in Southern Pines always makes me catch my breath. Spence pressed my hand and whispered in my ear that it really is the perfect blend of beauty and serenity. I agree, and that’s exactly what calls me back again and again to Moore County to share it with my loved ones. We meandered on the path around the reservoir greeting dogs and joggers while two young men playing disc golf floated in and out of our view.
Sandhills Offers Outstanding Variety of Outdoor Activities
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we are passionate about our outdoor activities! Of course, the “Home of American Golf” is widely known for our out-of-doors offerings, particularly our world-class links, but we have plenty of other things to do around here when you are not enjoying the lush fairways.
News
CVB Commissions Coin to Mark 150th Birthday of Golf Course Architect Donald Ross
In commemoration of the 150th birthday of Donald Ross in 2022, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has commissioned the creation of a special edition coin to mark the occasion. The coin shows Ross on the front of the coin and on the flip side is an image of Dornoch Cottage, the Pinehurst home along the third hole of the iconic No. 2 where he lived for many years.
Moore County Surpasses $600 Million in Visitor Spending for 2021
In 2021, Moore County witnessed an unprecedented $673 million in economic impact from visitor spending, a 70 percent increase from the previous year. That increase ranks as the fourth highest rate of increase statewide, up from $396 million in visitor spending in 2020 which was deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the substantial increase in visitor spending last year, Moore County now claims the tenth highest tourism economy in the state, the highest ranking in history.
CVB LAUNCHES SANDHILLS WINE TRAIL PASSPORT PROGRAM
Pinehurst Resort Announces New Course to be Designed by Tom Doak
Pinehurst Resort has announced that it will be creating a brand-new golf courses for the first time in 28 years. Pinehurst No. 10 is set to open in 2024 and will be designed by acclaimed golf course architect Tom Doak. Aside from the golf course, the site in Aberdeen will include a short course, clubhouse, guest cottages and other lodging. “Tom Doak builds incredible golf courses on sand and we’re excited to see what he’ll create in the North Carolina Sandhills,” says Pinehurst Resort President Tom Pashley. “We’ve worked with some amazing golf architects who’ve embraced our natural aesthetic and believe Tom will do something fantastic on this site.”
CVB ANNOUNCES NUMEROUS PROGRAMS TO CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE TRAIL
