11940 US-15, Aberdeen, NC 28315
Sports Tourism
Sports Tourism
The Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area is known as the Home of American Golf, so naturally golf is a major reason why competitors from around the world choose the Sandhills area of North Carolina to determine global champions. Our annual U.S. Kids Golf Teen and World Championships attract more than 2,500 golfers and their support teams from all 50 states and more than two dozen countries every summer, all vying for titles on our world-class courses.
Our destination is synonymous with the U.S. Open Championship and will once again host the event in 2024 at historic Pinehurst Resort on venerable Pinehurst No. 2. The USGA is building a second headquarters here. Golf House Pinehurst will open in 2024, along with the World Golf Hall of Fame.
While golf is in our DNA, a multitude of sporting events can easily be held at several facilities in Moore County, some capable of hosting large scale tournaments with quality indoor and outdoor facilities. The Moore County Sports Complex in Carthage is the centerpiece of our sports tourism industry and is capable of hosting major sports championships from baseball, softball, and soccer to indoor events such as basketball, wrestling, cheerleading and more. Aberdeen is set to open a major six field soccer and lacrosse facility. And Southern Pines has a variety of playing fields that can accommodate a host of outdoor competitions.
When the games are complete, our area features dozens of fine local restaurants showcasing fresh cuisine and favorites for the whole family. Recreational activities abound with parks, hiking and biking trails throughout Moore County. Our area is also rich in history from golf to equestrian pursuits, the arts, and cultural interests.
Accommodations range from world-class resorts, dozens of hotels, and hundreds of short-term rental options. Conveniently located an hour from the Raleigh-Durham airport, two hours from Charlotte and the Triad areas of North Carolina and the I-95 corridor, Moore County and the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area is an ideal location for your major sporting event.
We are a proud member of NC Sports Tourism Association.
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Request for Proposal
Interested in hosting your sporting event in Moore County? Please fill out the below Sporting Event RFP and we will connect you with the right place.
Over 40 Golf Courses
With over 40 golf courses within 20 miles that Home of American Golf is host to everything from the US Open to small tournaments. Our area has hosted the US Adaptive Open, the Veterans Golf Association, US Women’s Open, and is home of the US Kids and Teen World Championships.
Field Sports
Our newest fields in Aberdeen feature 5 full fields are natural grass and 1 field (slightly smaller in size) is artificial turf. Perfect for soccer, lacrosse, flag football, field hockey, and other sports of a similar nature. 120 players on the field and 500 spectators at one time. More Detailed information can be found here
Moore County Sports Complex
Moore County Sports Complex in Carthage
Outdoor:
- 4 Multipurpose Outdoor fields perfect
- Concession Stand
Indoor:
- 4 Pickleball Courts, 2 High School Basketball courts (Or 4 small courts), 4 Volleyball courts
- Can hold 800 spectators
- Concession Stand
On-Site Amenities
- Splash Pad (Seasonal) + ADA Playground (year around)
- Multipurpose room can hold 50 in the indoor complex
- 261 parking places + 5 acres of overflow parking
- Large Sheltered picnic area
The Pickle Place: the only indoor pickleball-specific courts in Moore County
10,500-square-foot facility . T Course plays like hard courts, but has soft mats underneath to better protect players. 4 full size courts dedicated to pickleball. This is located in Seven Lakes. You must make an appointment to play.
A little of everything
Located minutes from downtown Southern Pines, the National Athletic Village (the NAV) has over 70 acres with over 30 activities offered.
A few offerings: kickball tournaments, gaga ball tournaments, track & field sports, obstacle course, airsoft, 3D archery, spear throwing and more!
Southern Pines Land Trust Gymnasium
With one regulation-sized basketball court, six basketball goals, full-sized bleachers, electric scoreboards, restrooms, and ample parking, this is the perfect venue for your next tournament, event, or practice!
In addition, the location boast at 441 seat auditorium for awards ceremonies or more.
A list of all Moore County Sports Venues:
2814 Montrose Road, Raeford, NC, 28376
145 SE Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC28387
170 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst, NC28374
155 Legacy Lakes Way, Aberdeen, NC28315
210 Memorial Park Court, Southern Pines, NC28387
155 Hillcrest Park Lane Carthage NC 28327
100 Fire Lane Road, Southern Pines, NC28387
1577 Union Church Rd., Cameron, NC28326
1504 N. Moore Road, Robbins NC27325