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Most know of its modern history – with stories like the Payne Stewart putt that won the 1999 U.S. Open. But locked with its archives are thousands of moments that define each generation for the past 100 years. We are America’s first golf resort, but also a world-class tennis, spa, meetings, special events and family destination.
- Ben Hogan at Pinehurst
Pinehurst was a golf Mecca.” And it was the launching pad to...
- The Women of Pinehurst
Now with a two-shot cushion, Wie made a routine on par on 18...
- The Duel at Pinehurst
By Lee Pace. It was golf theatre unlike anything the grand...
- Common Ground
“The United States may not have a St. Andrews, but Pinehurst...
- Maniac Hill
The expanded and improved short-game area at the main...
- From Pasture to Pinehurst
Tufts then hired Dr. D. Leroy Culver of New York to design...
- The Caddies of Pinehurst
Photos courtesy of the Tufts Archives. By LEE PACE. Caddies...
- The Legend of Donald Ross
But in Pinehurst Ross discovered land forms that harkened to...
- Ben Hogan at Pinehurst
[2] History. Pinehurst was founded by Boston soda fountain magnate James Walker Tufts. He purchased 5,500 acres (22 km 2) for approximately $1.25 per acre in 1895, and opened the Holly Inn New Year's Eve of that year.
With the Pinehurst resort’s roots reaching into the late 1800s, the Tufts Archives works to keep every historical document of the area, including early 1900s postcards of Pinehurst No. 2 (top), the Pine Crest Inn (above) and century-plus-old paraphernalia (below).
- The Cradle Pinehurst. Ok, ok, we know, an obvious choice. We have explained why this was the perfect first experience to find our way at Pinehurst but what is it really like?
- The people of Pinehurst. Pinehurst golf resort is special for so many reasons but right at the top of the list are the people who work here. The pride they take in what they do comes through in every interaction and the knowledge and insight they have is right there waiting for you to tap into if you’re willing to take the time to ask.
- Walk courses, shuttle the rest. Once you check into your hotel at the Pinehurst golf resort, you can stop worrying about transport. The courtesy shuttle buses are brilliant, frequent and you can catch them all around the village free of charge.
- Pinehurst Brewing Company. After a day on the golf course, or an evening on The Cradle, you’ll have worked up a healthy appetite. Jump on the aforementioned shuttle and ask them to take you to Pinehurst Brewing Co – it’s just a great place to hang out.
* The evolution of the resort campus — Five courses were built emanating from the main clubhouse by 1960, with courses 1, 2 and 4 on the north side of Hwy. 5 and courses 3 and 5 on the south side. Framed on one wall is a 1960s poster from Pinehurst Resort with a layout of all five courses with scorecards at the bottom.
Jun 11, 2024 · 1895 – Early 1900s. Pinehurst Resort was founded in 1895 by James Walker Tufts. Tufts envisioned creating a health retreat in the Sandhills region and purchased 5,800 acres of land to bring this vision to life.
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But the logical point to begin the epic journey that is Pinehurst Resort is the No. 1 Course, completed by Donald Ross in 1901. The expansive fairway of the par-4 opening hole is an arms-wide-open welcome to the Cradle of American Golf.
