On the Golf Trail
Golf Trail
Welcome to the Home of American Golf!
Follow the Home of American Golf Trail to visit the highlights of golf in the Sandhills. The impact of golf starts centuries ago and continues to be a main attraction for visitors. With more than 40 golf courses in the area, golf is the essence of the Sandhills.
Accessibility:
This trail will best be explored in your personal vehicle with various stops.

USGA Golf House Pinehurst & Golf Experience
The USGA officially opening its second headquarters in the village of Pinehurst in late December 2023. More affectionately known as “HQ2,” this USGA complex houses administrative offices, testing center, welcome center and World Golf Hall of Fame, among other amenities. It is located on the Pinehurst Country Club campus on the south side of the circle between the club and the Carolina Hotel. Photo courtesy of the USGA.
Accessibility:
The USGA Experience is a 2-story experience, elevators available. Paved grounds and parking area with accessible parking.

USGA Golf Hall of Fame
Opened just prior to the 2024 U.S. Open in June, the WGHOF is making a return to its original home in Pinehurst. The USGA has deep experience in collecting and preserving golf history. The facility will be very convenient for visitors, resort guests and golfers. Displays will be created with flexibility to change them periodically, so an ever-evolving experience for all.
Accessibility:
This is a 2-story experience, elevators available. Paved grounds and parking area with accessible parking.

Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame
The Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) Hall of History is located inside the organization’s headquarters Southern Pines across the street from Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club. The museum is free and open to the public during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Learn about our amateurs like Bill Joe Patton and Bill Harvey along with PGA professionals like Webb Simpson, Dustin Johnson, Jay Haas and Lucas Glover, who all have Carolina roots.
Accessibility:

Thistle Dhu
1919 when James Wells Barber completed construction of a course on his Pinehurst estate in Moore County that the game most Americans would recognize today as miniature golf came into being this course would be name as Thistle Dhu and would be the first in miniature golf course. A perfect warm-up before a round, wind-down afterward or just a fun way to let the family share in one’s love of golf, Thistle Dhu is an 18-hole putting course made to make memories on. There are 18 greens here, but no greens fees, so any resort guest can simply bring a putter, drop a ball and take their chances aiming for pin after pin.
Accessibility:
Park at: 1 Carolina Vista Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Accessible parking available. Paved road from the parking lot to the paved sidewalk, flat greens for playing.

Double Eagle Indoor Golf Simulator
For golf enthusiasts, there is no off-season. Find your fairway at Pinehurst’s first indoor golf facility and sports bar. Play at the world’s finest courses indoors.
Accessibility:
Accessible parking available. Paved road from the parking lot to Double Eagle. Large open space for maneuvering around inside. Simulators are wheelchair accessible.

Pine Needles
Home to several U.S. Women’s Opens and known for its superior golf instruction, cozy ambiance and immaculate Donald Ross course, Pine Needles lives up to its reputation as a sanctuary of excellence.
Accessibility:
Accessible parking available. Paved road from the parking lot to entrance, some elevation slight shifts on the property.

Golf Pride Retail Lab
A first of its kind, the Retail Lab in Golf Pride’s state-of-the-art Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Pinehurst, NC, has opened just inside the entrance to Pinehurst No. 8 golf course.
Accessibility:
Accessible parking available. Paved road from the parking lot to entrance.

Bottlebrush Course at Longleaf
Bottlebrush is a six-hole par 3 course located on the grounds of Longleaf Golf & Family Club. One of the first such “short courses” in the region, the holes range from 50 to 100 yards in length and offers a wide variety of well-contoured and picturesque holes to challenge any player, and also be enjoyable and playable for all.
The Bill Bergin designed layout keeps in place a white furlong fence that was once part of the horse track and farm that encompassed the property. The nod to history is part of the charm, but so is the commitment to the future, as you’ll often find families and young players enjoying time together improving their skills, in fun competition, and mostly, just loving taking part in the game.
Accessibility:
Accessible parking available. Paved road from the parking lot to entrance, slight grade change in the parking lot.

Area Golf Courses
With more than 40 courses to choose from there is a choice for every one.

Wee Pines at Olmsted Village
Opened in Spring 2024, Wee Pines at Olmsted Village is the only mini golf course in Moore County. Wee Pines is a classic design, featuring 36 holes, 18 of which are ADA compliant, a water hole, and giant boulders. All ages welcome and fun for the entire family.
Accessibility:
Accessible parking available. Paved road from the parking lot to entrance.
Both courses are ADA Compliant.
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