Count to Ten: Top Pinehurst Area Courses
Top 10 lists are always fun. Here is the first of three in the Sandhills golf universe to kick off 2025 based on one man’s humble opinions.
The Thankful Month
“I’m not certain of this, of course, but I believe that when good golfers die (those who let faster players through and don’t lie excessively about their scores), they come to Pinehurst and are given mulligans and preferred starting times through all of eternity.”
The Joy of Winter
The Pinehurst Outlook in early January 1919 celebrated the riches of the local golf experience, writing of the annual Mid-Winter Tournament and of a Tin Whistles competition.
Pinehurst’s History in 50 Moments
James Tufts’ letter is just one of hundreds of interesting historical artifacts on display in an exhibit built around the idea of “Fifty Moments in Pinehurst” located in the USGA Experience Building, Golf House Pinehurst.
Locker Room Talk
For the golf purist, the fascination is endless. But the true allure is a slow stroll through the aisles of lockers and a close examination of the artifacts and pieces of memorabilia the inductees and/or their families have provided for display.
The Fall Foursome (And Beyond)
The weather is starting to turn and cool off. The lure of the famous courses they’ve seen on television — Pinehurst No. 2 for the U.S. Open and Pine Needles for the Women’s Open, for example — beckons groups of four golfers up to a couple dozen to flock to the Sandhills of North Carolina.
The Deuce: Tips & Tricks
So, you were among the 5.9 million viewers watching Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy battle it out in the final round of the 2024 U.S. Open on Pinehurst No. 2.And now you want to play “The Deuce,” as it’s known around the Village of Pinehurst.
Walk It Off
During the USGA’s initiative in the early 2000s to promote walking, he took the lead within the club to develop a policy to encourage members to walk. “We developed a policy that said we think walking is a part of the game and should be allowed,” Ellis says. “You can really enjoy the game walking.
World Golf Hall of Fame
The World Golf Hall of Fame has returned to its original home in Pinehurst, NC. The facility opened just prior to the 2024 U.S. Open at the new Golf House Pinehurst campus adjacent to Pinehurst Country Club.
Village People
“And as someone who has not been there since 2014, all I can say is, ‘Wow.’ The Village looked incredible. So many shops, places to hang out and so much character. I can’t wait to come back.”