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Mid Pines Resort the latest in Sandhills throwback mode

Facing greens that were last redone in the 1960s and some brutal North Carolina summers, Pine Needles and Mid Pines Resort president Kelly Miller knew he had to pull the trigger sooner than later on his struggling putting surfaces at Mid Pines. Mi.. Read More

Course Features, Destinations | 05.4.13 | No Comments

The Sandhills: Where golf is a way of life

The Sandhills: Where golf is a way of life

By STUART HALL In Steve Johnson’s 30-plus years of working in the golf industry, only once in his travels has he found a place as unique a golf destination as Pinehurst. “The first time I went to St. Andrews I was struck by how alike the tw.. Read More

Course Features | 03.4.13 | No Comments

Prestonwood’s Junior Golf Program: A stepping stone to college and beyond

Prestonwood’s Junior Golf Program: A stepping stone to college and beyond

By John Dell Trying to figure out where former junior golfers from Prestonwood Country Club have landed in college is not easy. The roster is a big one of former and current college golfers who excelled thanks in large part to getting their st.. Read More

Course Features, Junior Golf | 03.4.13 | No Comments

Tires meet Turf: Pinehurst Resort to host first-ever Concours event in May

Tires meet Turf: Pinehurst Resort to host first-ever Concours event in May

May is prime golfing season in Pinehurst as emerald green fairways emerge and temperatures creep into the 80s. But for the first time in its rich history “tires meets turf” as Pinehurst Resort will host the inaugural Pinehurst Concours d’Ele.. Read More

Course Features, Featured News | 03.4.13 | No Comments

Unpretentious Pine Crest Inn celebrating 100 years of golfing folklore

Unpretentious Pine Crest Inn celebrating 100 years of golfing folklore

By DAVID DROSCHAK The stories may have been exaggerated over the years, the truth stretched a bit here and there, but Pine Crest Inn’s assessment of 45,000 drinks poured annually to golfing foursomes is likely right on target. Regarded as one.. Read More

Course Features, Destinations | 12.11.12 | No Comments

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