In 2014, as his son prepared to graduate high school, Kevin Foster wanted to share some wisdom and perspective he’d gained over half a century. He based his message on an annual golf trip to Pinehurst that he and a group of lifelong friends had been taking for more than 20 years.
Looking for a sweet treat in the Sandhills of North Carolina? Let us be your guide to all things Pinehurst, Southern Pines & Aberdeen! Satisfy your cravings at one of the area’s bakeries.
Like any good Southerner, we believe the way to your heart is through your stomach. Whether you’re looking for an old-timey breakfast, a quaint spot for lunch, an upscale dinner or a family-friendly meal, we’ve got you covered.
One of the best ways to experience Moore County’s good-hearted nature is by dining in the fresh air – on a flower-adorned patio or a deck aglow with twinkling lights. Check out the renowned restaurants to relax over a great meal.
Dan Van Horn stood in front of a gathering of hundreds of young golfers and their parents at the awards ceremony for the U.S. Kids World Championship in late July 2025. Van Horn harkened to the kernel of an idea hatched in his Atlanta home some three decades ago.
Wherever Kelly Miller & Haresh Tharani look across the Sandhills’ business & golf landscapes, they see growth and opportunity. The U.S. Open at Pinehurst in 2024 drew more than 225,000 people coming to town and generated a $200 million economic impact.
The golf courses at Mid Pines and Pine Needles were the 1920s offspring of a group of moneyed businessmen and regular visitors to Pinehurst who believed that the four courses at the resort weren’t enough for America’s most noted golf destination.
Can it have been one full year since the eyes of the golf world were upon Pinehurst and Bryson DeChambeau’s miracle bunker shot in the last Open? Where has the time gone?
There’s more than one way to swing into the spirit of Pinehurst and Southern Pines, where every path – historic, scenic, or savory – leads to the soul of American golf. The Sandhills of North Carolina – proudly known as the Home of American Golf…
Delight your senses at the area’s finest restaurants featuring seasonal ingredients, global influences, & local personality. Chef Warren Lewis & his wife, Marianne, have traveled to 42 countries & love bringing their experiences back to the Southern Pines bistro they opened in 1998.
