Fresh Greens: New Putting Surfaces at Pinehurst No. 4
Golfers visiting Pinehurst Resort in the fall of 2025 will have the opportunity of playing Pinehurst No. 4 on a freshly laid surface of Tif-Eagle Bermuda grass greens.
Fall in the NC Sandhills: Where Golf Memories Last a Lifetime
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.
Dreams Take Root in Pinehurst through U.S. Kids Golf
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.
New Investment Wave Reshapes Golf and Tourism
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.
And Now, Century No. 2
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.
Dream Houses
There are slightly fewer than 2,500 hotel rooms in the Sandhills area ranging from the original lodging establishment that opened in 1895 to more recent facilities with brand names like Marriott and Hilton. All perform exactly as ordered – offering a comfortable bed and all the accouterments for golfers hopping from one world-renowned course to the next.
2025 N.C. Golf Panel Rankings
Pinehurst No. 2 has once again secured the top spot as the best golf course in the state in the annual Top 100 rankings as determined by the North Carolina Golf Panel.
Your Guide to Pinehurst Dining
You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy a wide variety of delectable dining offerings as your heart and tastes aspire. Plan to stay awhile.
Golf Legends of Pinehurst: The Stories Behind the Champions
Pinehurst, the iconic golfing haven nestled in the heart of North Carolina’s Sandhills region, is a place where legends are made and stories come to life. Revered as the cradle of American golf, this historic destination has witnessed unforgettable moments and hosted legendary champions, carving its legacy deep into the sport’s heritage.
Always Pinehurst, Always Better
And yet, what has followed in Pinehurst Resort’s growth in the 10 years since might be even more impressive — all of it bookended by the decade between U.S. Opens, which returned to No. 2 for the fourth time in Pinehurst’s history in June 2024.