Over 30 Golf Courses In the Pinehurst Area The Pinehurst area includes over 30 courses in nearby Aberdeen and Southern Pines. Long a favorite of local golfers, the Southern Pines Golf Club was purchased by the owners of Pine Needles and Mid-Pines Golf Clubs to provide a triple-threat of great Donald Ross courses. Pine Needles has hosted several USGA National Championships and Mid-Pines may be Ross’ finest work. On a recent trip to Pinehurst Back 9 Report chatted with Kelly Miller, son-in-law of Peggy Kirk Bell and CEO of Pine Needles, Mid-Pines and Southern Pines, about the three courses, as well as the renovation of Southern Pines. Watch the full video interview HERE. Kelly Miller video thumbnail here Jack Niclaus, Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones Sr. Rees Jones and Gary Player have all designed courses in the immediate area. Shopping Treasures and keepsakes from you stay in Pinehurst can be found in the quaint shops in the Village, as well as in Aberdeen and Southern Pines. Golfers won’t want to miss browsing the historic golf memorabilia in The Old Golf Shop, or the Old Sport & Gallery. Add to your personal collection of golf mementos, or just enjoy looking at the items available. Other Activities The USGA has made Pinehurst its southern headquarters and tests new equipment for their approval. The World Golf Hall of Fame built a new facility and contains golfing memorabilia. Any trip to Pinehurst should include a visit to the Tufts Archives that preserves the history of the area, especially Donald Ross’ importance and development of the courses. Restaurants, Craft Breweries and even a distillery are all nearby and can satisfy any palate, or thirst. Why wait, make your reservations now. There has never been a better time to visit the Home of American Golf.
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