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Nestled among the Sandhills of North Carolina, the Pinehurst Golf Resort is one of America's
greatest golf clubs and premier resorts. Played by such golf legends as Jack Nicklaus and Payne Stewart this
amazing resort is not for the faint of heart. With eight world-class courses combining long and short
yardage, you can spend your entire golf vacation at this North Carolina resort and still not experience all
that it has to offer. Try your swing on the class courses or try your pride on the championship courses,
the choice is yours.
This fine golf resort has played host to numerous championship tournaments. In fact, Pinehurst has hosted
more championships than any other course in the country! Most recently, this historic resort played host to
the 2005 U.S. Open. Hosting this many renowned events has allowed the resort to witness its fair-share of
amazing moments. Such events include Ben Hogan’s first professional win and Payne Stewart's legendary 18th
hold put that led him to victory in the 1999 U.S. Open.
With eight world-class courses, it would be easy to forget about all the other amenities available at
Pinehurst. Your aches and pains from a day on the course will melt away as you enjoy one of 40 services
offered at Pinehurst's Four Star rated spa. At 31,000 square feet there is more than enough privacy to go
around. For the more active members of your group, Pinehurst offers kayaking, tennis and many other kid and
family friendly activities. Whatever you want, the choices are endless.
Food you say? Let Pinehurst's world-class chefs prepare an amazing meal just for you. Formal to casual,
romantic to family oriented Pinehurst has it all, mixed in with a little Southern hospitality. With over 100
staff devoted just to the culinary arts and nine different restaurants, overindulgence is just part of your
vacation. Top this all off with the luxury accommodations available at Pinehurst and you may never want to
leave.
From the historic Holly, a magnificent hotel that has hosted presidents to the Carolina which has provided a
bed to guests for over a century, you cannot end your vacation being anything but totally relaxed. These are
just two of your many options at Pinehurst. Wherever you decide to stay though, know that you will be
getting award-winning service in a relaxed atmosphere.
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| Courses: |
Holes |
Par |
Yardage |
Slope |
Architect |
| Course No. 1 |
18 |
70 |
6128 |
117 |
Donald Ross |
| Course No. 2 |
18 |
72 |
7305 |
138 |
Donald Ross |
| Course No. 3 |
18 |
70 |
5682 |
115 |
Donald Ross |
| Course No. 4 |
18 |
72 |
7117 |
136 |
Tom Fazio |
| Course No. 5 |
18 |
72 |
6848 |
132 |
Ellis Maples |
| Course No. 6 |
18 |
71 |
6990 |
139 |
Tom Fazio |
| Course No. 7 |
18 |
72 |
7216 |
149 |
Rees Jones |
| Course No. 8 |
18 |
72 |
7092 |
135 |
Tom Fazio |
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Pinehurst at a Glance: Grand Beginnings & History of Pinehurst |
James Tufts purchased what is now Pinehurst for $1/acre in 1895, as a health-centered
winter retreat. He purchased the name Pinehurst from an individual entering
the name in a contest to tag a real estate development in Martha's Vineyard.
The physical plan for the Village of Pinehurst was prepared by the firm of Frederick
Law Olmsted, the landscape designer acclaimed for creating New York City's
Central Park. The Holly Inn opened on New Year's Eve in 1895, charging $3 per day for
lodging. The inn is now classified as a National Historic Landmark.
In 1900, Scottish-born Donald Ross was hired as golf professional for the first
18 holes built in the area. Ross would later redesign Pinehurst No. 1 and design
No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 for the Tufts Family. He has been credited with the
design or redesign of over 400 golf courses throughout North America during his career.
Many of the world's rich and famous have crossed the thresholds of Pinehurst
& the Rockefellers, DuPonts and Morgans to name a few. John Philip Sousa,
Will Rogers, Bing Crosby, Mary Pickford, Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey and others
have vacationed at Pinehurst. Amelia Earhart landed her plane at the resort's airstrip!
The Resort's famed No. 2 golf course is the proud home of the North and South
Open and Amateur Championships, 1991 and 1992 PGA Tour Championships, 1994
U.S. Senior Open, and 1999 and 2005 U.S. Open Championships.
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