Off for Pinehurst
The words “Off for Pinehurst” say it all — a trip south to what at the time was a 72-hole resort in the North Carolina Sandhills, later augmented by three courses in Southern Pines and more to come in the mid-and then late-1900s.
The words “Off for Pinehurst” say it all — a trip south to what at the time was a 72-hole resort in the North Carolina Sandhills, later augmented by three courses in Southern Pines and more to come in the mid-and then late-1900s.
The history of golf in the Sandhills of North Carolina practically writes itself. National championships, titans of the game, legendary architects and award-winning golf course designs, all have their place in Pinehurst and the surrounding Southern Pines and Aberdeen area.
Tucked between the century-plus traditions of Pinehurst three miles to the west and Mid Pines one mile to the east, two 1990s era courses have established golfing bona fides of their own.
Bill Coore remembers walking the property of what would become Dormie Club around 2006 before engineers had delineated any wetlands on the land northwest of the Village of Pinehurst.
They arrived from all corners of the globe: from New York to South Florida, Boston to Hawaii, the Bahamas, Malaysia and all over Europe. What they have in common is that all eventually found their home in the Sandhills of North Carolina.
The food and drink scene is vibrant and memorable in the North Carolina Sandhills region and dining out is a highlight for visitors to Moore County and the Pinehurst area.
Couples looking for a relaxing, romantic, and memorable vacation getaway should move Southern Pines, North Carolina to the top of their list. Nestled in the North Carolina Sandhills…
Tobacco Road is one of the Home of American Golf area’s most distinctive golf courses. It’s appropriate then that the club has one of the most cutting-edge social media presences.
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.
While the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area of North Carolina boasts some of the best golf courses in the country, the variety of living quarters to enjoy during your stay is just as numerous.