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.
As the “Home of American Golf,” the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area has long held close ties with the U.S. Open. This is the final of a three-part series detailing some of our area’s connection with one of golf’s most storied events.
In and around the North Carolina Sandhills, some of the finest golf course design creativity by a trio of legendary former U.S. Open champions — Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player — is on full display.
As the “Home of American Golf,” the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area has long held close ties with the U.S. Open. This is the first of a three-part series detailing some of our area’s connection with one of golf’s most storied events.
Rekindle the romance that’s missing from your everyday life with a visit to the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area. Sometimes you just have to get away to create some excitement. This region known as the Home of American Golf boasts plenty of personality to fit everyone.
Today Pinehurst not only has hosted more USGA national championships than any other site in America, it’s also one of the best destinations to find courses suited to a woman’s game. And, because the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area, along with the surrounding towns understand golf life better than anywhere else, there’s more here than chipping, putting, and driving.
The Home of American Golf Is filled with so much history, that’s why any visit to the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area must include a tour of the Carolinas Golf Association Hall of History.
Any golf excursion to the Home of American Golf usually includes the obvious choices – Pinehurst No. 2, Pinehurst No. 4, Pine Needles, Mid Pines, and perhaps Mid South and Talamore. For the record, there are nearly 40 golf courses in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area, and you really can’t go wrong teeing it up at any of them!
When ladies travel together you know we’re going somewhere out of the ordinary. Of course, we are always planning the next meal, wanting to sift in some shopping time, and indulge in a spa, but we are also looking for those special moments of uncontrolled laughter and memory making. Women are savvy too, and we look for the distinctive spots. That’s why coming to the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area makes sense. Here we may uncover both elegant, tasteful, down-home, and silly stops—the tried and true elements of a great girls’ trip.
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.
