Michigan Golf Journal March 2021

Michigan Golf Journal Springtime in Pinehurst Local Knowledge from the Home of American Golf By Brad King The Pinehurst, Southern Pines & Aberdeen area in North Carolina is ready to welcome golfers this spring season Pinehurst No. 4 by Gil Hanse packs a powerful punch With the eyes of the golf world aimed squarely in its direction, Pinehurst, N.C. — also known as “the Home of American Golf” — stands more than ready to shine this spring. Boasting nearly 40 golf courses within a 15-mile radius, North Carolina’s Sandhills region — Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen and other quaint, surrounding communities — consistently delivers some of the country’s finest golf, as well as world-class dining, shopping, entertainment and more. When planning any visit to the Pinehurst area, some important local knowledge might make your trip even more memorable. The 2024 U.S. Open Championship on Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s No. 2 Course will be followed by national championships at Pinehurst in 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047. Next year, another of Donald Ross’s most praiseworthy creations, nearby Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, will play host to