coming back and finding something else here. We have 10 bays, so 40 people can use Toptracer Range at one time. It will be open till dark and the halfway house is conveniently located for food and drinks.” In addition, the entire Talamore practice range has been upgraded and a new, 15,000-squarefoot putting course is being installed between the driving range and the 10th tee boxes that is expected to open in early fall. Guests can warm up or practice on the putting course, while waiting for Toptracer, or simply settling a few friendly wagers, after their round. Longtime Pinehurst resident and golf legend, Peggy Kirk Bell’s family owns Pines Needles, Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club, and Southern Pines Golf Club. They recently renovated Southern Pines and are planning to build a large practice putting green, as well as a handful of new cottages there, as well. Pinehurst Resort has reportedly been planning to announce Pinehurst No. 10 at some point soon, while a new distillery and a new hotel are also on the drawing board for the area. In addition, the North Carolina DOT has recommended replacing the Pinehurst Traffic Circle with a traditional interchange, which is expected to smooth the flow of traffic around the area. “This destination is always evolving, always building for the future,” said Phil Werz, president and CEO of the Pinehurst, Southern Pines Aberdeen Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). “We’re not a bucket list destination, we’re a place we want people to keep choosing because there’s something new to see and do every time they return.” The best of times in the Home of American Golf? That time is now. Learn more at www. HomeofGolf.com.
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