Dan Van Horn was an engineer living in Atlanta and raising a family of three in the mid-1990s when it struck him how well the baseball equipment industry addressed the youth market and how poorly the golf industry was positioned for its junior players.
Fall around the Home of American Golf may be the most enticing season of all, when there’s a nip in the air on the first tee and you’re out of your pullover by the turn.
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.
This fall, there is a sense of rebirth around the Home of American Golf.
Bottlebrush, a six-hole par three course at Longleaf Golf & Family Club, is perhaps the best kept secret for golf in the Sandhills of North Carolina. Opened in 2016, Bottlebrush was created by Bill Bergin from Bergin Golf Designs and sits on 3.5 acres between the 13th and 16th holes of the main golf course owned by U.S. Kids Golf.
The Home of American Golf stands more than ready to shine this spring, and when planning your spring visit to the Pinehurst area, this important local knowledge might make your trip even more memorable.
Offering groundbreaking golf designs and insight into the history of the game, including U.S. Opens and Ryder Cups, Midland Road has rightfully earned its nickname: The “Fifth Avenue of Golf”
Navigating the “Home of American Golf” can be an enjoyable pastime for those who love the game. Allow us to make your life a little easier — and your trip a bit more enjoyable — with some insider tips.
Rekindle the romance that’s missing from your everyday life with a visit to the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area. Sometimes you just have to get away to create some excitement.
From the latest golf tip videos from some of the area’s best pros, to some insider scoop on what’s happening at the area’s courses, check out the latest below as you plan your getaway to The Home of American Golf.
